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    Video camera options

    The kiddos are getting close to age where they will be doing a lot more hunting with me and I want to start getting things to video the hunts and do a little solo filming as well. But I know nothing about what I am needing. What video cameras do y’all recommend. Don’t want to spend 10k but something 500-1000 would be in budget. For hunting what tripods, tree mounts anything else one might need. Is there a website where you can buy any of this used?
    Appreciate any comments


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    I just got started with all of this myself. There are several videos posted here about filming that have some really good information. I too went the cheaper route because it's very easy to get carried away. Camcorder I got the Panasonic HC-V770 which is what a lot of the guys here use or recommend as a good starter that's easy to use. Then I ordered a generic Go Pro called GAMSOD off of Amazon plus the trusty old phone is hard to beat. Fluid head I got a Small Rig most recommend the Manfrotto but they are a little more expensive. And if you bowhunt you are gonna need a good tree arm... fourth arrow makes one but it is big and bulky like the muddy tree arm. Lone wolf makes the pocket arm that is small and compact and I ended up getting one from JRO https://youtu.be/Y_w0hE8D0mk as for bigger tripod I found one on Craigslist a photographer lady was selling all of her equipment it was a $100 tripod I got for $20. It's challenging but so exciting. I actually just put together my first 2 videos yesterday using Open Shot video editor. I hope this helps, Good Luck!
    https://youtu.be/CQt_aFhcU38

    https://youtu.be/1zMkN98KLec

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      #3
      "Hunting Video Camera and Equipment Discussion" is also a page on FB that people sell lots of videoing equipment on. So you can check it out also.

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        #4
        Don’t buy used crap. Stay away from Canon and EBay. Buy from an Authorized Dealer. Send in your warranty info.

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          #5
          I don't have this camera anymore because I don't shoot much video but I highly recommend it. The video was shot with it. It is the Sony A6400. You can choose which lens to use but I would start with the Sony E 70-350. On this camera, it is equivalent to 525mm on the long end (35mm equivalent). I'm adding a second video as well to let you know more about it.



          [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5T1eOkydBY"]Attwater's Prairie Chicken 5 14 2020 - YouTube[/ame]


          [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkPQndzOJPA"]Best SONY Autofocus Settings for Video (Works for A6400 & A6600) - YouTube[/ame]

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            #6
            Here are a few videos I put together awhile back on this topic.

            General considerations of various types of cameras (old, but still applicable)...

            [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kujo_K3_sMM&t=397s"]Best Camera to (Self) Film Your Hunt? - YouTube[/ame]

            The title of this one is specific to Panasonic camcorder, but most of the considerations still apply to newer camcorders...

            [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pciwcPRzfJE&t=725s"]Panasonic VX870/981/991 - Best Camcorders for YouTube Hunting Videos? - YouTube[/ame]

            Do you need 4K?

            [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1viVlPHXF0&t=2s"]Filming Your Hunt...Is 4K Video Overrated? 5 Reasons Why You Should Shoot 1080 for YouTube - YouTube[/ame]
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              #7
              Originally posted by Fishndude View Post
              Don’t buy used crap. Stay away from Canon and EBay. Buy from an Authorized Dealer. Send in your warranty info.

              I don’t mind buying some used camera gear as long as it’s from a reputable source.


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                #8
                After reviewing all the above, I'd add that 2 things you can get that will take your videos to the "next" level would be
                A GOOD carbon leg tripod with a fluid head and preferably a remote that you can attach to the head control arm.
                And 2 a wireless/remote mic that you can attach to the shooter so you can actually hear what the shooter has to say... This also applies to the pre-roll and post recovery interview... Whoever is talking for the video, wire them up!! Just look at about any video on YouTube and you'll quickly see the ones where the person talking is mic'd up is just so MUCH BETTER than someone who is shooting a video and depending on the onboard mic for sound.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Fishndude View Post
                  Don’t buy used crap. Stay away from Canon and EBay. Buy from an Authorized Dealer. Send in your warranty info.
                  I’ve had great luck with all Cannon cameras. I’ve beat them to death and they’re still rolling.

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