Need help..what video cameras do you use?

[DigDugNY]

I've been posting this in different spots and nobody seems to really care. Im interested in getting into taking video of my hunts and I was just wondering what set ups you guys use. Like what video cameras and stuff. Im not looking for anything fancy, just a decent video camera that is good for detecting and can easily upload videos to youtube and on here. Thanks for any help

 

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[compass]

Hi there, I use a Tachyon XC Micro Hemet Cam. It goes for about $100 new and I am very happy with it. It is lightweight, durable and takes a pretty decent video (I don't have the HD version). It is waterproof to 100 ft and even though I haven't dove with it I have been in the rain and surf spray.
One small negative thing about it is that the sound volume really drops to nothing with the waterproof cover closed. I usually leave the cover open which can let moisture and dirt get inside where the data card and batteries are.
All my videos here except 1 were taken with the Tachyon.
For editing I use Windows Movie Maker which is already on most people's computers I believe. Good Luck and HH!

 

[NicktheMainer]

Kodak zi8

I've seen quite a few metal detectorists on YouTube with the same camera.

 

[nextlevel]

I highly recommend the Kodak PlaySport zx5.

I purchased mine a year ago for about $150, but I believe they are down to $130-140 now. It has removable SD storage, records in multiple resolutions including 1080p HD, is waterproof up to 3 meters, and shockproof up to 1.5 meters.

This camera can take a beating, and it records video, audio, and still images in very good quality. It is also very easy to use, you just click one button on the back to start recording, and click the same button to stop. It is a "vlogger" type camera.

Product Specifications
Sensor type

1 / 3.2–type 5 MP CMOS
Lens

5.5 mm, 35 mm equivalent
Zoom

4X digital
Image stabilization

digital
Display size

2.0 in. 112K TFT color LCD, 4:3, auto brightness control, LCD Glare Shield
Storage

128 MB internal memory[1], SD/SDHC card expansion slot (up to 32 GB)
File formats

video: MPEG-4, AAC-LC
still: JPEG/EXIF v2.21

Video length

~10 hours of HD video with the expandable SD/SDHC memory card slot up to 32 GB (~20 min. per 1 GB at 720p HD @ 30 fps)
Focus system

continuous TTL multizone auto focus (auto macro)
Focus range

auto: 10 cm–infinity
macro: 7–17 cm
auto underwater: 13 cm–infinity
macro underwater: 10–22 cm

Face Detection

yes
Capture modes

1080p (16:9)—1920 x 1080, 30 fps
720p (16:9)—1280 x 720, 60 fps
720p (16:9)—1280 x 720, 30 fps
WVGA (16:9)—848 x 480, 30 fps
still (16:9)—5.3 MP

Capture effects

vivid color, normal color, sepia, B&W, high saturation, 1970's film look
Weather/Outdoor ratings

waterproof—IEC 60529 IPX8, up to 10 ft
dustproof—IEC 60529 IP6X
shockproof—MIL-STD-810F, 5 ft. onto plywood

Review mode

delete, playback, FF, rewind, pause, volume control, tagging, Share, e-mail, add e-mail
Editing options (video)

trim, extract pictures
Share destinations

FACEBOOK, FLICKR, KODAK Gallery[2], YouTube, TWITTER, ORKUT, YANDEX and KAIXIN001 sites[3], e-mail, and KODAK PULSE Digital Frame[4]
I/O interface

micro USB (2.0 high speed)/AV out/5V DC charging; micro HDMI (type D)
Tripod mount

1/4 in. standard
Microphone

yes—monaural
Speaker

yes—monaural
Power

internal Li-Ion battery (service replaceable), in-camera charging
Dedicated buttons

power, capture, review, menu, 5-way switch, delete, Share
Remote control

optional
Dimensions

2.3 × 4.4 × 0.7 in.
Weight

125 g

 

[Jersey Hunter]

Is the Kodak PlaySport zx5 Mac compatible?

 

[Capt.Betances]

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[NHDUG]

I use this, not bad at all, just got to remember to lower them a tad on nose while digging in the hole and trying to record the dig. Bought them at Dick's Sporting Goods store. That is and outdoor specialty store with hunting fishing, etc stuff. I think I paid around $100. I like them. The wind will ruin the sound at times when your head is turned the wrong way. The wind was very extreme the weeks I first tried them though....You still get the sound of detector when you have your headphones on, mic is on one side and under your headphone ear cup.

 

[Realredrebel]

Is the Kodak PlaySport zx5 Mac compatible?

Yes... Check out my YouTube videos for this year... I have a Mac and use the zx5... The other videos are with a flip mino hd... Still works fine... Best of luck.


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[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

subbed ya on youtube reb...

 

[Realredrebel]

subbed ya on youtube reb...

Thanks a whole lot... Best of luck with the camera purchase...

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[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

I highly recommend the Kodak PlaySport zx5.

I purchased mine a year ago for about $150, but I believe they are down to $130-140 now. It has removable SD storage, records in multiple resolutions including 1080p HD, is waterproof up to 3 meters, and shockproof up to 1.5 meters.

This camera can take a beating, and it records video, audio, and still images in very good quality. It is also very easy to use, you just click one button on the back to start recording, and click the same button to stop. It is a "vlogger" type camera.

My wife bought me this camera, they are on QVC, Best Buy.com for about $89.00 or so......i love it!!

 

[TerryC]

I am just getting into using a video camera with EFFECTS. I have posted videos before but just uploaded raw footage with no text or stuff. Two videos I posted today were done with a small SONY Cyber Shot and Adobe Premier Elements 10 software. See them in Tnet Member Hunts and My Daily Snapshots. Not like Hurthawk or Astrobouncer, but I'm working on it. TTC