Post by: idahohuntr on May 31, 2014, 10:33:31 PM
I have seen some of the packages on like campbell outdoors...but was curious what recommendations folks might have. Im not trying to make a hunting show or anything commercial...but I want something a heck of a lot better than the video camera I have now. It would be used on elk hunts, deer hunts, fair bit of spot and stalk type hunts and an occasional hunt out of a blind. High picture quality/HD, a decent zoom so a deer at 200 yards is more than a speck, and something that isn't a huge burden to pack are some qualities I would like...anyways, I would appreciate any feedback from folks that film hunts.
Post by: Bean Counter on May 31, 2014, 10:44:08 PM
Post by: idahohuntr on May 31, 2014, 11:12:24 PM
You can't eat your cake and have it too. Asking for full frame quality with a long focal length in a small package is asking a lot, even if you're made of money. Which of those attributes is most important to you?Picture quality...by far.
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Post by: Bean Counter on June 01, 2014, 12:44:57 AM
Be careful with many Canikon DSLRs that boast "1080p video recording." Many don't offer continuous auto focus. For tracking wildlife that means manual focus only. :(
Post by: idahohuntr on June 01, 2014, 08:27:14 AM
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Post by: deerslyr on June 01, 2014, 04:08:59 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on June 01, 2014, 05:06:23 PM
Any thoughts on like the canon xa10 or xa20...or something in the 1-2k price range?
I don't know anything about these. I hope a video guy will chime in here. I am not that guy. the thought of spending that much money and not having an interchangeable lens system is very unappealing to me. But maybe that's how it is with good camcorders--just a gut feeling I have. If you really want high end video its probably better to get a dedicated camcorder than a jack of both trades--ie a DSLR that shoots video.
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on June 02, 2014, 04:05:34 PM
These guys do almost all their filming with gopro. See more on their Facebook page.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=114535.0 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=114535.0)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh2NNwvKVyE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh2NNwvKVyE)
Post by: huntnnw on June 02, 2014, 10:04:23 PM
Gopro is a great cam for "B" roll as for capturing the "shot" its bad a 25 yard shot looks like 150 yards on TV. The cannon you mentioned work and I know a few that use them. I am using a Sony HXR-MC50U and the vid quality is great and has a shotgun mic with the ability to upgrade it. It also has a manual focus when needed.
Post by: idahohuntr on June 02, 2014, 10:22:19 PM
If your solo filming a DSLR is not the way to go! way to much going on to capture a hunt by yourself with one.If you were buying again would you get another Sony HXR? Do you consider the Canons I mentioned equal/worse/better than the HXR?
Gopro is a great cam for "B" roll as for capturing the "shot" its bad a 25 yard shot looks like 150 yards on TV. The cannon you mentioned work and I know a few that use them. I am using a Sony HXR-MC50U and the vid quality is great and has a shotgun mic with the ability to upgrade it. It also has a manual focus when needed.
Your camera looks more like what I am after...I want pretty high quality video capability. I went on several quality elk and deer hunts last year and I was really annoyed with the video quality from the little handycam.
Post by: yajsab on June 03, 2014, 09:55:26 AM
If you need xlr, the canon you mentioned are good. If you can live with 3.5mm mic, I would recommend the hfg30. This is what I used. The hfg30 will give you 60p @ 1080. The video quality is really good. I also have a GH4. The 4K is really nice, but for self videoing, this will be a little more difficult to operate.
Post by: lastmk8 on June 03, 2014, 10:14:40 AM
Post by: lamrith on June 03, 2014, 10:32:56 AM
http://solvidsystems.com (http://solvidsystems.com)
Pretty sure they are based here. They also have some camera recommendations here:
http://solvidsystems.com/camera-recommendations/ (http://solvidsystems.com/camera-recommendations/)
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2014, 11:01:36 AM
I will be using a Canon 70d and G30 this year. The DSLR route is awesome for B-Roll but you risk the chance of loosing focus when it is go time.
You mentioned a $2000 budget. I would recommend a Canon T3i and a Canon G30. Best of both worlds and now you have a DSLR for taking photos.
Let me know if you have any other questions. I have been in the process of re-acquiring a bunch of gear this year.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on June 04, 2014, 02:31:31 PM
Just my :twocents:
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 04, 2014, 02:37:19 PM
Any thoughts on like the canon xa10 or xa20...or something in the 1-2k price range?
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I have an XA-10... Love it... If I was buying today I would go with the XA20 (wasn't out when I bought mine)
Post by: JPhelps on June 04, 2014, 03:49:01 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 04, 2014, 04:14:45 PM
Post by: lamrith on June 04, 2014, 04:20:03 PM
I was in the market to upgrade my vcam last year, and after a lot of research and reading reviews, I chose a Panasonic HD vcam. I wanted compact and the most clear (optical) zoom I could find in a compact HD cam. Price wasn't an issue. After I decided on the model, I shopped around on the internet and all said and done got it for $350 to my door. I used it this last fall, and the quality is better than expected and I'd recpommed this vcam to any other hunter wanting to take great quality HD videos. I think people would be surprised how much footage they watch on TV these days is shot with these smaller HD cams, that fit into most people's budget.which model did you go with exactly?
Post by: MtnMuley on June 04, 2014, 10:55:07 PM
Post by: huntnnw on June 04, 2014, 11:44:31 PM
Post by: idahohuntr on June 05, 2014, 12:28:21 AM
Post by: Romulus1297 on June 05, 2014, 01:01:07 AM