The_Kat Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 What is a good video cam for filming hunts? I have a Sony video camera thats pretty good but it isn't HD. It will do the job, but looks home made. Whats a good cam that will compete with the professional videos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Some of the best cameras for videoing that are somewhat affordable for the everyday consumer are: Sony HVR-A1u High Definition for around $2,100 Sony DSR-PD170 Standard Definition for around $2,500 Canon GL-2 Standard Definition for around $2,600 Those three stand out the most to me as something that could compete with professional quality without costing as much as a new truck. Hope this was somewhat of what you were looking for. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hey Kat: I film my own hunts and use a small Sony as you do. If I break it after a few years it gets tossed. Gets abused alot in my backpack. I looked into better cameras a few years ago and most recommended the upper Sony line. Here are two. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665551067 http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=11034787 good luck the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'm just wanting to play around some this year with video editting and stuff and I'm not sur if my cams good enough. What software do you two use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) I use Imovie 2009 and Final Cut pro on my Mac at school, They really work well for me and have a lot of advanced editing features. Yet they are very simple to learn and use in no time. I dont really know what good programs are availible on a PC. This year is gonna be a huge year for videoing and editing hunts for me too, im going on my 3rd year of Advanced Video Production in school. -shane Edited March 13, 2009 by slughunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Kyle if you need HD, I would go with the Canon XH-A1. You can get them "used" (in studio use only) for $2500. One thing you will want though is a treearm (something like a muddy), tripod, and a bogen fluid head. Otherwise I would recomend something like a Canon XL1S, something you do not neccessarily need a treearm for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I contacted Bill Winke about cameras a couple of months ago and he said that they were using the Canon GL-2 for most of their filming. He bought some off of eBay I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoythunter37 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Even though this is not my post....Thank you Kyle for postin that. I was thinking the same thing when I was shed huntin today. Lots of good info thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I use a sony as well to film my hunts, with a gorrila tree arm. My camera isn't hd either but my camera works great in low light and is crystal clear film. Big thing is make sure its on manual focus, makes a huge differnce. Im on shift at the firehouse but when I get home I will look and see what editing software I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Get decent quality video from my little sony handy cam Kyle, it is standard definition though. Use pinnacle's studio software for editing here, tons of features and can be upgraded to edit hd video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I use ADOBE Premiere 2.0 for editing film. I like the end result, however, it takes a while to learn some of the tricks. There are so many features it is hard to remember all the features if you do not use it every day. The reason that I use this is because it was paired with my ADOBE photoshop 4.0 when I bought the package. Good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Get decent quality video from my little sony handy cam Kyle, it is standard definition though. Use pinnacle's studio software for editing here, tons of features and can be upgraded to edit hd video. I'm gonna try to film some hunts with mine also. Depending on how I do, and what it looks like, I may then decide to upgrade. Thanks for you alls input. I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I'm gonna try to film some hunts with mine also. Depending on how I do, and what it looks like, I may then decide to upgrade. Thanks for you alls input. I appreciate it! I have posted quite a few clips that I shot with my camera here, unfortunately to be able to get the files small enough to upload you have to convert the files and you lose a good bit of quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 A great miniHd camera would be a Canon HDV30. This camera is used for a lot of second camera work as it almost comparable to the XH-A1 Here is a review. It would be best to do your homework and see what is affordable and if it is really something you want to do. It can get expensive. http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-HV30-Camcorder-Review-34401.htm Mac systems and Final Cut pro is what the big boys use, but you can accomplish quite a bit with Sony Vegas software on a PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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