Dave I use a tiny Canon Vixia HFR70 camera. It's really small and and weighs very little.
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Setting up for cruising bucks
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I like both Sony and Canon. It really depends on what you want out of gear.
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I would like for it to walk itself into the woods, climb the tree and set up - I'll take if from there
It's not the camera that is going to be your weight and bulk problem, especially if you go with one like @g2outdoors has, it's the camera arm and mount. Even though the fourth arrow stuff is lighter and better than anything on the market, you're going to be in shock when it gets to your door. I'm seriously considering selling off mine.
Garret made a nice base for the 4th arrow arm that’s around half the original weight (I think).. you may check with him to see if he would make you one to cut your weight if you’re considering quitting.
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I've been guilty of leaving my stuff at home. I'm still kicking myself a few times. I wish I had footage of some of those days I got lazy.
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That's what I was afraid of - oh well if it is too heavy I will sell it. I really don't care about filming my hunts - others have been asking me to supplement my scouting videos with kill videos (which I would not have had any last year outside of 4 doe kills). I think some might be a little surprised at a couple studs I had close but no shot last season.
Self-filming is a double edged sword.
- It SIGNIFICANTLY increases weight and bulk. During the early season, I could hunt without a pack if it weren't for my camera gear. That would be put my TOTAL weight (except weapon) around 10 lbs for a mobile setup.
- It's addicting. Once I started, I couldn't leave it at home. I always felt like "what if today is the day the big one comes by and I don't have it???"
- Editing it down is a ton of work. Most people don't have the time, skill set, or desire to go through with it once they realize how much work it is. I think you have to be a little crazy to self-film.
- It's also really fun and rewarding to be able to capture and share your experiences and adventures
- It SIGNIFICANTLY increases weight and bulk. During the early season, I could hunt without a pack if it weren't for my camera gear. That would be put my TOTAL weight (except weapon) around 10 lbs for a mobile setup.
- It's addicting. Once I started, I couldn't leave it at home. I always felt like "what if today is the day the big one comes by and I don't have it???"
- Editing it down is a ton of work. Most people don't have the time, skill set, or desire to go through with it once they realize how much work it is. I think you have to be a little crazy to self-film.
- It's also really fun and rewarding to be able to capture and share your experiences and adventures
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Lol. No issues putting out raw clips. Not everyone has a studio like g2.
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Lol. No issues putting out raw clips. Not everyone has a studio like g2.
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I am still debating it - I bought the carbon arm so its probably just a matter of time - crap I complain now about all the junk I have to carry in and for so far in - this will more then likely make me cuss.
As a proud user of Croc minimalist footwear, there is no damn way I would lug all that camera gear out in the woods with me.
But if you post a cool killshot video, I'll gift you my gently used camo Crocs!
But if you post a cool killshot video, I'll gift you my gently used camo Crocs!
I didn't mean to put a downer on it Dave. Just giving you my honest opinion. I started out self filming last year and I was pretty shocked at the extra bulk that I was carrying into the woods. I don't mind my camera at all but the arm and fluid head aren't that compact.
That's exactly what happened to me. I ended up only having my equipment on half my kills last year and only got one on film. I easily decided to leave it in the truck when I killed my buck on that day in the teens lol.
I'm sure I could coax him into making me one if I decide I want to use it
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I find its a lot like personal fitness. The more you do it. The more you love it. If you fall off the wagon, it's tough to get going again. Small bits of positive reinforcement go a long way. I imagine sharing your content fuels the addiction. I'm hoping to take that plunge this year rather than keeping everything in my inner circle.
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I'll show you mine if you show me yours. LOL. You're probably right. Editing video has been a hurdle for me to make anything worth showing anyone. I definitely have a couple decent things in the vault but I haven't had the time or energy to produce them into anything.
I'm sure its a good camera. I have the HC-V770. The only thing I wish I had known before I bought it was that there isn't a remove zoom for it. That would be really handy for hunting, I know @BassBoysLLP is running one. But as far as footage for the size of the camera I've very happy with mine.What about this one
PANASONIC HC-WXF991K 4K Cinema-Like Camcorder, 20X LEICA DICOMAR Lens, 1/2.3" BSI Sensor, 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S, HDR Mode, EVF, WiFi, Multi Scene Twin Camera (USA Black)