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Offline toddster

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self video help
« on: August 02, 2010, 03:43:00 PM »
Hi all, I have a sony small dvd camera, been playing with it using it for bowfishing, my brother and nephew.  I want to use it for trad bowhunting, to record my hunts for my grandkids and me later in life when I get oldtimers.  I was thinking of using the gorilla legs (the adjustable legs that wrap around everything), and mount it using the remote that came with the camera.  any tips and/or advice?  Would I be better off getting one of the new small flash video camera's?

Offline Big Ed

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Re: self video help
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2010, 09:47:00 PM »
It really depends on if you plan on editing the films as far as type of camera. The tree arms work great once you get the hang of them.
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Offline toppredator

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Re: self video help
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2010, 11:45:00 PM »
I use a Panasonic SDR-S26.  It's small, lightweight, and has alot of zoom(70x optical).  It uses a SDHC card(so no worrying about running out of tape)and the battery life is decent.  
I have captured plenty of animals on camera but no shots.  Overall I'm pretty happy with it.

Offline tarponnut

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Re: self video help
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2010, 03:22:00 PM »
I use a Sony Handicam miniDV, not the best camera but takes decent video(small field of view,though). I've actually taken several hogs and an armadillo on video with it(and a bunch of squirrel misses).
I use a tree camera mount(Gorilla brand I think),it wraps around the tree with a strap and ratchet. Works great, it's dead solid even when my knees are knockin'.
I mount it on the right side of me(I'm right handed)so I can get the arrow being drawn back before the shot.Have fun.

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