Has anyone ever filmed a hunt on their own?

[krink]

I am interested to see if anyone here has filmed their own hunt.  I am looking more for the people who did not have a camera guy to film for them.  The reason I ask is because I just purchased a Kodak Playsport video camera for my family.  It is small, rugged, and water proof so my first thought was it will work great for hunting!  I am open to any advise that there is out there from those of you who have done this.

My main goal is to film my self hunting and shooting game. I want a first person view, so mounting the camera to my bow is a must.  Building the mount is the easy part but making sure it will work as intended is the hard part.  Is there any draw backs (other than added weight to the bow) by mounting a camera to a bow?  Any tips before I go out filming myself and mess up a hunt?

For those of you who do not know what the camera is here is a link:   http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsus/en_US/pd/PLAYSPORT_Video_Camera__Zx3/productID.169976100

Here is a sample video that I took using a playsport I borrowed :

 

If you view the video you can watch it in 720p resolution.

i think if you mount it to the bow your gonna get some shakeeeeeeee footage.  imo

[snakebit40]

I agree with arrow30. That and after the shot if you have a correct follow through you arm with go down and left most likely taking whatever your shooting out of picture.

I have filmed myself hunting. But instead of mounting the camera on my bow I use a tripod. I do all my hunting on the ground without a pop up blind so its very hard but not impossible. I just put the camera in front of me to the right (righ handed), the camera I use has a remote so turn on and off so that a bonus. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck!

[maineac]

I have filmed portions of hunts, but it is tough to turn on a camera and move it to stay with an animal, and either still be in position to shoot.  You also risk spooking the animal.  I have given up, as it takes away from the hunting it self for me.

[krink]

I have been wondering about how much shake would be induced to the camera. Im not looking for the best picture of the after shot, more for the leading up to and hopefully the shot hitting its target.  I think it would be a rather valuable asset in judging how well of a hit was made and a training tool for my kids to see.  My mount idea was going to incorporate rubber between the mount and the bow to help with the shaking issue.

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Videoed myself shooting numerous bears and a couple deer. Bears are easy as they are there to eat and likely not in a rush to leave. Deer on the other hand are generally just moving by, making it often a hinderance. Fun either way!

[BUFF]

You are surly goning to get better footage from a tripod.
Alot of time I take a regular tri pod and duct tape it to the stand or a limb


Sample Video
  http://buffsblackwidow.com/oldvideos/2007review0003.wmv

[Gen273]

I have filmed my self taking game, and it is a tough task. I would not try to film off your bow, because it will be bad shakey. use a tripod or treepod. I have produced some videos, so if I can be of help let me know.

[raghorns]

Whoa, Buff! Nice video...that is some quality self-filming...thanks

[Javi]

Nice Video Buff...

[awbowman]

You may want to check these two videos out.

 http://www.bayoubucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23772&page=4

 http://www.bayoubucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23793&page=5

[zipper bowss]

You can see several self filmed video's on our website.A tree arm or tripod is the only way to go for good footage.
Bill

[JLeMieux]

Originally posted by awbowman:
You may want to check these two videos out.

  http://www.bayoubucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23772&page=4  

  http://www.bayoubucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23793&page=5  

I was just about to post the same links Fred. I think some of you will be surprised at the stability at the shot, especially compared to other cameras. I know I was.

[krink]

Thanks for the input everyone!

I think I am going to at least try out a bow mount.  Maybe I can have a decent product before hunting season.  I shoudl have my camera thursday and by next week have the mount built (that is is these damn fires stay away).  I think It would be really cool to try and have videos of my hunts.  I will post my results up when (if) i get any.  

If there is any one else with info please share!

[Terry Green]

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[Aggie1993]

I have videoed many of my hunts and have good footage and still images from the video.  I use a Gorilla Arm that straps to the tree right above you. You can really adjust the angle to fit the stand. If you have a remote for the camera, you can engage the video without much movement too.

[RUSTY1]

I was gonna link the one Terry did!! That looks like it would be the ticket!!

Originally posted by maineac:
I have filmed portions of hunts, but it is tough to turn on a camera and move it to stay with an animal, and either still be in position to shoot.  You also risk spooking the animal.  I have given up, as it takes away from the hunting it self for me.

Ditto for me!

Bisch

[krink]

Terry do you have or know what kind of mount was used for that video.  I think a head mounted cam would solve most of the shaking issues (except for buck fever   ).  I think I read that it was a GoPro camera and they do have helmet for their stuff but not sure how that would work in a hunting scenario.

[BWD]

Chris Spikes, aka Landshark160 videos many of his hunts. Several of them are on this site.