1.) Ventilator - 05/02/2013

Lots of threads popping up around the net, in the last year, about what kind of video/camera equipment to use for filming hunting and the outdoors. I thought I would list what camera equipment I have been using to shoot with. I will also include a short description of what each is primarily used for.

The first on the list is my DLSR camera.

Canon EOS 60D with various lens attachments.
Glidetrack HD Motion Dolly 4ft Slider
Kessler Crane KC-Lite 8ft Crane Jib.

I use these to shoot time lapse and motion footage usually. The Dolly can be setup on a timer to cover its length over a specified period of time. Usually 30 mins for daytime time lapse and 3-4 hours on an astro lapse. An astrolapse captures the rotation of the earth. I was able to shoot a moonset over this hearth a couple weeks back.
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My main cameras are Sony.

Sony HVR-Z5U with MRC1 memory recording unit attachment.It is equipped with Sony ECM-1 shotgun mic and Azden wireless mics. The Z5U is a tape camera and the MRC1 uses a CF card. This allows simultaneous filming to tape and CF card. Its always good to have a tape backup, even tho the industry is moving away from it.
As for settings, I always use 1920X1080p 30fps format. This creates a cinematic look to outdoor footage. It also enables colors to be much more vivid. I have experimented with many color settings and have them preset with numbered buttons on the body of the camera.

I use this camera with several mounts.

In the tree, i have a Muddy Outfitter Tree arm mount with Manfrotto 702hdv head.

When filming from the ground , i use a Vanguard CT-24 carbon fiber tripod with a Manfrotto 701hdv head.

For spot n stalk , i use a Vanguard mono-pod with ball head mount or a handheld shoulder camera mount.

As a second angle camera, I use a Gopro Hero HD with remote control wrist mount.

Ill do another follow up on this tomorrow as im at work.

2.) Swamp Fox - 05/02/2013

Cool photo of the hearth.
:tu:

If I ever find (another) still in the woods, do y'all think I should put a game camera on it? :-)
Last time I came across one was before trail cams were around, LOL.

How do you like the remote on the GoPro? Any unusual advantages or problems?

3.) Ventilator - 05/03/2013

Just started using it with the remote. Its one of those, why didn't I get this sooner things. Lol

Only takes maybe 3 secs to get it recording. Can be activated up to 180 meters as well. I've tested it to 50 yards so far. Plans to set it for a second angle on the bait for my bear hunt in two weeks.

4.) Ventilator - 05/03/2013

The hearth is from the house my grandfather grew up in . It was built in 1899.

5.) bluecat - 05/03/2013

[QUOTE=Ventilator;5697]The hearth is from the house my grandfather grew up in . It was built in 1899.[/QUOTE]

Home is where the hearth is.


I'll be here till 5:00.

6.) Swamp Fox - 05/03/2013

I didn't realize the remote had such a range. That's great. I assume you can do still pictures with it?