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Post by LongSpur39 on Aug 23, 2010 22:00:06 GMT -5
I was checkin into maybe getting a bow mounted camera. There were some that mounted on the stabilizer and some had mounts for the riser. Has anyone tried these or know anyone who has? Like what kind of quality is the video or are they worth trying?
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Post by 4Pointer on Aug 24, 2010 17:15:15 GMT -5
AHHHHHHHHHH HECK SCOTT,,, GET ONE OF EACH AND LET US KNOW,, ;D
I SEEN THEM ,BUT I DON'T KNOW ANYONE THAT USE'S ONE..
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Post by LongSpur39 on Aug 26, 2010 0:14:04 GMT -5
AHHHHHHHHHH HECK SCOTT,,, GET ONE OF EACH AND LET US KNOW,, ;D
I SEEN THEM ,BUT I DON'T KNOW ANYONE THAT USE'S ONE.. ;D ;D ;D ;D!!! |
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Post by grizz1 on Aug 26, 2010 20:30:26 GMT -5
Good idea 4pointer!!!  Scott I have not used a bow mounted camera myself and don't know about the cameras you have been looking at such as brand or capabilities. I'm an amateur photograher at best but I will mention a few things that I have learned from trial and error. Some friends of mine are beginning to use brackets they buy to mount cameras they already own on their stabilizers or an adaptor that screws into the stabalizer threads. I now have a Sony DCR-HC52 video camera with 40x optical zoom that is similar to cameras some folks are using. It does not take still pictures like some Sony cameras do, so it is in the midprice range. This camera takes the mini DV tapes, it has a flip screen on the side so you can be watching the video it is taking while you are aiming. When the flip screen is open you can touch the record button on the screen itself and control everything from the touch screen. The video quality is excellent when hand held or from a tripod. It should work on a bow too if movemnet is slow and deliberate but drawing and releasing the bow is going to cause some problems with the image for that second that all heck is breaking loose. The higher priced cameras will have built in image stablization, a big plus for what you are thinking of trying. Cameras that use tapes are still my preference, because I'm OLD and slow to change but the tapes can be transfered to DVDS by someone with the equipment. I would look for a camera that has good glass as the Sony does, optical zoom is better than digital zoom and if possible get one with the image stabilization, it won't cure all problems but will help. I have given serious thought to buying a mount for mine to attach to the tree I'm hunting from to video over my shoulder. This should produce great video as there is no movement but I will be limited to what is on screen if the animal walks out of view while taking the shot. The flip screens work great for this as you can glance at it to tell what is in view without peering through the lens. Mini camcorders fall in the" Electronics, lets invent something new every week catagory" so getting the best price is buying a close out model, online and or a refurbished one from a place you can trust. I have bought refurbished cameras before and got along fine with them. I would sure enjoy hearing what you find out about the cameras you are looking at and if you try it this year. I mentioned the Sony because I have a couple but there are many, many good cameras out there. GOOD LUCK! |
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Post by 4Pointer on Aug 27, 2010 19:49:48 GMT -5
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Post by LongSpur39 on Aug 31, 2010 15:20:33 GMT -5
Thanks grizz for the ideas and info. And thanks Larry for the site. I'll check it out. I just figured I spend all of my time in a tree or in a blind alone. So why not try a solo video .  Thanks again guys. |
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Post by Buckhunter on Oct 28, 2010 20:16:40 GMT -5
Good luck on the self video. I look forward to seeing some footage. If it looks like it is working out for you I will save my pennies and give it a try too.
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