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RE: Best video-camera for recording hunts?
 

Most of the cameras I use are in excess of 15 grand a piece, but some of the smaller ones like my Canon XL1 or my Sony TRV530 are good cameras, I prefer to use the smaller ones like the Canon or TRV for filming the hunt and use a Sony DSR DV for filming cutaway scenes, because of the DSR's weight I hate to lug it around. You can purchase a camera cover for filming in wet weather but a secret for filming in it is to use a cheap plastic baggie and cut holes to use it.

Chris



Edited by - Chris Tripp on 01/12/2002 23:38:15

RE: Best video-camera for recording hunts?
 

I use an RCA camcorder. I just carry it in the case and take it out when I get to the stand. I also put a garbage bag in the case just in case of rain.

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Waterproof cameras are expensive. Better to make some kind of waterproof covering - maybe a little umbrella/plastic cover that fits onto camera.

Hunting is a right, treat it like a priviledge - respect nature

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I use a canon Es90a very compact with low light viewing.I have used it for deer late in the evening and turkey early in the morning with great success.I would look for one with a low light setting if you are using it for hunting.I agree with the rest a water proof one would be big bucks and really not neccessary.Also as I finally did you might want to buy a tripod.

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I have a Sony Handycam Vision wisth 460 zoom, steady shot, and nightshot, its a pretty good camera for the price and its compact, they make it with more zoom also but the more the zoom the more money its gonna cost.

A mans gotta believe in something I believe Ill go HUNTING

RE: Best video-camera for recording hunts?
 

I use one of the sony digital 8 cam corders and am pleased with it.It runs abit over $1000 pesos, so it's not cheap.I also bought one of the larger batteries for it which will give me 540 minutes of time, so that I'm sure that I won't run out of battery when the action heats up.I also mount it on my varmint rifle, and record coyotes when calling them, which is pretty cool.Only has 10x zoom, with out going into digital, which is alright, but sometimes wish it would zoom more.

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The bowsite.com just did a feature on video taping your deer hunts, check it out...

http://www.bowsite.com/BOWSITE/featu...otapeyourhunt/

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Interesting site Sagittarius1. I enjoyed the pics. and stories.

RE: Best video-camera for recording hunts?
 

Any camera that works is better than nothing. I use a SONY dcrvx2000. All digital, minidisk. Fantastic camera, but at 3200.00 bucks, it hurts. Thank goodness I work for them, so I get a huge discount.

RE: Best video-camera for recording hunts?
 

I like my VX2000 too, but hate to carry it with me on these big trips due to the plastic lense, I would hate to scratch it and be stuck holding the bag on a big hunt.

Chris

RE: Best video-camera for recording hunts?
 

Chris, you are scaring me! I never knew that my vx2000 had a plastic lens? Are you sure about that? I work for sony, but not where the cameras are manufactured. I might have to run home and check this out. How about my trv 720, does it have a plastic lens?

RE: Best video-camera for recording hunts?
 

The VX2000 has a plastic lense, but I believe the DCR-TRV's are flourite.

Chris

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Also forgot, those digital zooms are nothing, they useless for videoing hunts because of the video degredation, for quality footage, turn the digital zoom off and use the analog.

Chris