Several times I've thought about purchasing one of these cameras but never followed through. If you have any experiences (positive or negative), I'd appreciate your opinions.
Tactacam.....good video and app compatibility. Been using them since they first came out.
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I used a GoPro 3. It couldn't zoom. Turkeys looked like tiny black dots sound was terrible . I upgraded it getting $100 off to the 7. It's definitely better. It has zoom and sound is much better. Still no great. I think to get decent footage you need something like a Sony handicam or something like that on a tripod
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Use the IKAM sunglasses sometimes. Not high quality but let's me relive some hunts. This year, I might try our video camera if my daughter hunts with me
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Check out the Sony action cam. I did a bunch of research on them before I decided to go with regular camcorder. Better quality, no fish eye, zoom, anti vibration, the list goes on. Several side by side comparisons on YT.
I used a go pro for a bit when they first came out. I wasn't a huge fan was a bit of a hassle.
Am considering getting an actual camera and you can find some decent deals online.
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I/We use Tactacam / GoPro and (2)Canon Vixia HF G30 and Canon XA 30.
Really depends on what your looking to do?
The GoPro (B-roll) only serves as a "selfie" cam...(don't like the "fisheye" out of the one we have) The Tactacam catches all of our hunter perspective (B-roll).
I have a Canon Vixia HF G30, 2 buddies I film with have the others. These capture all of our main footage.
Here's my set up!
MK M GOBL
Have used GoPro's and never cared for them. A stutter at 30 yards looked like a lil black spot at 100 yds. Tactacam 4.0 is the way to go. Only problem with the gun mounted camera is the recoil. it is imposable to stay on the target for just a few seconds after the shot.
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 03, 2019, 11:12:11 PM
I/We use Tactacam / GoPro and (2)Canon Vixia HF G30 and Canon XA 30.
Really depends on what your looking to do?
The GoPro (B-roll) only serves as a "selfie" cam...(don't like the "fisheye" out of the one we have) The Tactacam catches all of our hunter perspective (B-roll).
I have a Canon Vixia HF G30, 2 buddies I film with have the others. These capture all of our main footage.
Here's my set up!
MK M GOBL
How expensive was your case for the equipment? I have a silver case with foam in it but can't find replacement foam for it to cut to what I want.
Quote from: fallhnt on February 03, 2019, 12:01:34 PM
Tactacam.....good video and app compatibility. Been using them since they first came out.
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Got one for Christmas, going to try this year. Do you use the gun mount?
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 04, 2019, 10:10:24 AM
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 03, 2019, 11:12:11 PM
I/We use Tactacam / GoPro and (2)Canon Vixia HF G30 and Canon XA 30.
Really depends on what your looking to do?
The GoPro (B-roll) only serves as a "selfie" cam...(don't like the "fisheye" out of the one we have) The Tactacam catches all of our hunter perspective (B-roll).
I have a Canon Vixia HF G30, 2 buddies I film with have the others. These capture all of our main footage.
Here's my set up!
MK M GOBL
How expensive was your case for the equipment? I have a silver case with foam in it but can't find replacement foam for it to cut to what I want.
I can look into it, it's a Pelican. I'll look up Model # when I get back home and pricing. They are excellent cases!
MK M GOBL
I have used the GoPro's and others as well as a different version of the Tactacam. Last year I got the Tactacam 4.0 and was really impressed with sound and video quality. I also use a Sony Handycam
Like others have said, turkeys look like a small black dot at close range. They do record decent audio.
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 04, 2019, 12:31:10 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 04, 2019, 10:10:24 AM
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 03, 2019, 11:12:11 PM
I/We use Tactacam / GoPro and (2)Canon Vixia HF G30 and Canon XA 30.
Really depends on what your looking to do?
The GoPro (B-roll) only serves as a "selfie" cam...(don't like the "fisheye" out of the one we have) The Tactacam catches all of our hunter perspective (B-roll).
I have a Canon Vixia HF G30, 2 buddies I film with have the others. These capture all of our main footage.
Here's my set up!
MK M GOBL
How expensive was your case for the equipment? I have a silver case with foam in it but can't find replacement foam for it to cut to what I want.
I can look into it, it's a Pelican. I'll look up Model # when I get back home and pricing. They are excellent cases!
MK M GOBL
Thanks, my system is nothing like yours but I would not have it if I had not won it and I want to protect it.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 04, 2019, 06:48:49 PM
Thanks, my system is nothing like yours but I would not have it if I had not won it and I want to protect it.
I have a Pelican 1450 Case, looks to go for around $100.00
MK M GOBL
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 04, 2019, 08:11:03 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 04, 2019, 06:48:49 PM
Thanks, my system is nothing like yours but I would not have it if I had not won it and I want to protect it.
I have a Pelican 1450 Case, looks to go for around $100.00
MK M GOBL
Thanks, will go try to find on online.
Run Cam , there's a site that sells them with a zoom lens they install. The site is called brain exploder merch. There is I believe three different versions.
Quote from: Muzzy61 on February 04, 2019, 10:48:39 AM
Quote from: fallhnt on February 03, 2019, 12:01:34 PM
Tactacam.....good video and app compatibility. Been using them since they first came out.
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Got one for Christmas, going to try this year. Do you use the gun mount?
Yes....just got the newest gun mount. Big improvement over the old one.
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I have a camera that mounts to your hat bill...Been using it to rabbit hunt...Provides a wide view....No zoom....Kinda simple but cant wait to try it out this spring. its call Lid Cam.
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 03, 2019, 11:12:11 PM
I/We use Tactacam / GoPro and (2)Canon Vixia HF G30 and Canon XA 30.
Really depends on what your looking to do?
The GoPro (B-roll) only serves as a "selfie" cam...(don't like the "fisheye" out of the one we have) The Tactacam catches all of our hunter perspective (B-roll).
I have a Canon Vixia HF G30, 2 buddies I film with have the others. These capture all of our main footage.
Here's my set up!
What is the weight of the Canon Vixia HF G30?
MK M GOBL
Quote from: tha bugman on February 05, 2019, 11:06:23 AM
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 03, 2019, 11:12:11 PM
I/We use Tactacam / GoPro and (2)Canon Vixia HF G30 and Canon XA 30.
Really depends on what your looking to do?
The GoPro (B-roll) only serves as a "selfie" cam...(don't like the "fisheye" out of the one we have) The Tactacam catches all of our hunter perspective (B-roll).
I have a Canon Vixia HF G30, 2 buddies I film with have the others. These capture all of our main footage.
Here's my set up!
What is the weight of the Canon Vixia HF G30?
MK M GOBL
Weight is about 2lbs with battery and mic, camera is pretty light. My tripod gets heavy...
MK M GOBL
Thanks for all of the helpful responses. It's greatly appreciated.
I've got a go pro hero 5. I've had some real issues with the sound. I think you just about have to use an external mic to get any usable audio. It was a gift so I'm grateful for that but I think if I was to go buy a camera I would go with some thing else.
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Quote from: aclawrence on February 07, 2019, 10:24:00 PM
I've got a go pro hero 5. I've had some real issues with the sound. I think you just about have to use an external mic to get any usable audio. It was a gift so I'm grateful for that but I think if I was to go buy a camera I would go with some thing else.
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We pretty much dumped all our go pros except one for the "selfie" shot (Only good for "B roll"). The go pro were never designed for us as hunter's, we used them because that's what was out there... They were designed around extreme sports for "YouTube" sharing. Now get yourself into a Tactacam for a Hunter perspective camera and way better footage!
MK M GOBL