Post by: Houndhunter on July 11, 2012, 12:38:09 AM
Thanks,
HoundHunter
Post by: RadSav on July 11, 2012, 12:56:47 AM
Post by: alwinearcher on July 11, 2012, 03:06:00 AM
And what's your goal for the footage?
The guy at Campbells are usually very helpful but most of the cameras they deal in are going to be for a higher budget then what you stated.
We have a Sony SR11 that we use as kinda a knock around that does a pretty good job. They sold for around $1,100 when they first came out but can be picked up much cheaper now. It only has 12X optical zoom though so may not be what your looking for if your looking to film rifle hunts.
Post by: JPhelps on July 11, 2012, 06:57:24 AM
Don't forget the tripod, fluid head, and audio.
With a total budget of $800 I would look at a:
Canon HF 21 -$400
Slik/Manfrotto Tripod - $100
Manfrotto 701 fluid head -$150
Rode shotgun Mic - $150
Post by: Houndhunter on July 11, 2012, 09:47:04 AM
Ya I've seen the Campbells on TV but those were over my budget.
I do have a tripod, but what exactly is a fluid head? I will look into the Sony sr11 and the canon. Will most cameras need an extra attachment for audio?
Post by: JPhelps on July 11, 2012, 09:56:25 AM
The fluid head moves in a seamless motion (don't know the science behind it but no jerky starts and stops).
The biggest issue with the small cannon is low light conditions.
Post by: Houndhunter on July 11, 2012, 11:01:45 AM
does adding audio make a big difference though?
Really i should take a class or something to see exactly what i want and learn more about it, but i probably wont :chuckle:. Thanks for the continued replys, all info and tips help out alot. I could spend more on a camera but I was thinking 800$ would be enough.
Post by: Bean Counter on July 11, 2012, 11:19:27 AM
Post by: JPhelps on July 11, 2012, 11:22:19 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 11, 2012, 11:23:52 AM
Post by: huntnphool on July 11, 2012, 11:51:31 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on July 11, 2012, 12:34:54 PM
You can buy my cannon GL2 for $800 .... takes awesome video for what you want ...If you plan on making commercial video then you need HD ... Which is what I am wanting .....
I looked at the gl2 online, nice camera that looks to be around 2400 brand new. What dont you like about yours?
Post by: huntnphool on July 11, 2012, 12:37:00 PM
Wow those red products are expensive!He asked for the best, not least expensive. ;)Quote from: link=topic=101004.msg1313709#msg1313709 date=1342031032
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 11, 2012, 01:02:10 PM
Post by: alwinearcher on July 11, 2012, 01:03:58 PM
Wow those red products are expensive!You can buy my cannon GL2 for $800 .... takes awesome video for what you want ...If you plan on making commercial video then you need HD ... Which is what I am wanting .....
I looked at the gl2 online, nice camera that looks to be around 2400 brand new. What dont you like about yours?
The GL2 used to be one of the "go to" cameras for outdoor filming but the problem with the GL2 is that its not HD and thats where everything in the video industry has gone now. So you can always find lots of them used at a good price.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 11, 2012, 01:46:14 PM
Wow those red products are expensive!i like mine ..plus it is in really good shape ... I was thinking of buying a little better one is all ....I have some bear video where the bears are over 300 yrds and they come in really clear ...I need to round up some of my bear footage .... Just I am really tight mouthed on my bear hunting grounds and some locals might figure me out :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:You can buy my cannon GL2 for $800 .... takes awesome video for what you want ...If you plan on making commercial video then you need HD ... Which is what I am wanting .....
I looked at the gl2 online, nice camera that looks to be around 2400 brand new. What dont you like about yours?
Post by: Houndhunter on July 14, 2012, 01:39:45 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 14, 2012, 01:40:52 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 14, 2012, 03:15:34 PM
Wow those red products are expensive!i like mine ..plus it is in really good shape ... I was thinking of buying a little better one is all ....I have some bear video where the bears are over 300 yrds and they come in really clear ...I need to round up some of my bear footage .... Just I am really tight mouthed on my bear hunting grounds and some locals might figure me out :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:You can buy my cannon GL2 for $800 .... takes awesome video for what you want ...If you plan on making commercial video then you need HD ... Which is what I am wanting .....
I looked at the gl2 online, nice camera that looks to be around 2400 brand new. What dont you like about yours?
It must be where you live or nearby......... I know exactly where it is. :chuckle:
Post by: huntnnw on July 17, 2012, 11:20:57 PM
Post by: fly4fish on August 01, 2012, 09:38:32 AM
I have a page at my website devoted to the best cameras for hunting that is broke down by price range that has some test footage on it, check it out here: http://www.bestforhunting.com/best-video-camera-for-hunting/ (http://www.bestforhunting.com/best-video-camera-for-hunting/).
Also, I am developing an inexpensive product for use with compact video cameras that you might be interested in. The people who sign up for my email list on the right hand side bar will be the first ones to hear about it here in a few months.
Post by: bucklucky on August 01, 2012, 10:02:55 AM
Post by: fly4fish on August 01, 2012, 12:22:30 PM
Im liking that panosonic with the 21 optical and 400 bucks , My canon hf10 is only 12 power optical and could really use that 21.
I actually sold my hf g10 and bought two of those Panasonics (tm90k from last year, but equivalent to this years v700). It also has a hybrid zoom to make it over 40X and still clear, The zoom on the hf1o is worthless unless you are sitting in a stand surrounded by forest. The video quality is close as well between the two. The price, zoom, and size make the Panasonic the better buy.
Post by: bearpaw on August 01, 2012, 01:00:06 PM
Post by: huntnnw on August 01, 2012, 10:33:21 PM
Post by: huntnphool on August 01, 2012, 11:18:32 PM
careful your not using the the digital zoom aand stay with the optical..my sony is 10x optical and will only film in that mode+1, optical zoom gives a much better product than a digitally enhanced zoom.
Maybe the thread title should be changed to best video camera on a budget because there is no Panasonic camera that compares to the Red cameras. :twocents:
Post by: alwinearcher on August 02, 2012, 02:51:45 PM
careful your not using the the digital zoom aand stay with the optical..my sony is 10x optical and will only film in that mode+1, optical zoom gives a much better product than a digitally enhanced zoom.
Maybe the thread title should be changed to best video camera on a budget because there is no Panasonic camera that compares to the Red cameras. :twocents:
No joke! Red Cams just make everything else look stupid! :drool:
Post by: Houndhunter on August 04, 2012, 11:15:26 AM
i am having problems with my tripod making noise tho in the video, i couldn't tell when i was using it because i cant hear it but then when i played it back it the camera picked up on the noise every time i moved my camera. gonna grease the whole thing down, but maybe i just need a better tripod.
BTW video taping solo hunts sucks lol, i found out its not going to be as easy as i though and i wont be able to really use it much when I'm doing some serious hunting. but still I'm having fun with it, hopefully buy spring i will have enough to make a good video journal of alot of my hunting and fishing trips.
Post by: bearpaw on August 04, 2012, 12:23:45 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on August 04, 2012, 12:57:47 PM
How much are the red cams, do you have a link?
http://www.red.com/store/cameras (http://www.red.com/store/cameras)
Post by: fly4fish on August 25, 2012, 01:01:10 AM
Post by: PolarBear on August 25, 2012, 01:36:24 AM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on September 06, 2012, 09:05:15 PM
If you get a Red, get ahold of me, and I would be honored to have you film my hunts.
Post by: GoPlayOutside on September 06, 2012, 09:10:26 PM
That was a killer video.
Post by: Houndhunter on September 07, 2012, 08:37:04 AM
Red cameras are out if the question lol
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on September 07, 2012, 09:04:17 PM
Post by: JPhelps on September 07, 2012, 09:35:32 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on September 08, 2012, 11:15:45 PM
Check out the manfrotto 701 hdv fluid head for the smaller cameras. We use them on all of our small camera setups.
:tup: Yep..that's the one I have...loving it.