Action Camera and Mounts for Mounting on Scope

FredSG · Nov 25, 2015

Hi,

There are several Action Cameras on the market, similar to this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014W5R85S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_5&smid=A29C8GS9YNFNGW and I was wondering if any of you have used one to record your hunts. Just wondering if one of these Action Cameras could be mounted in some way (how) on top of your scope to record your hunt. The one shown in the link lacks a zoom feature, but zoom is available on other models/makes of Action Cameras.

If you have any experience with Action Cameras used to record a hunt . . . I'd appreciate your opinion.

FredSG

iride · Nov 27, 2015

I do not see any reply's to your post, I guess no one uses them ?

Ted · Dec 4, 2015

Action cameras are equipped with very-wide-angle lenses. Their purpose is to capture a wide field of view so the subject can be seen clearly from less than a few feet away. Furthermore, these cameras have no mechanical zoom. These features spells failure for hunting purposes (unless you are hunting with a knife) because the wild angle makes your subject (target) look so far away. I have seen 25m shots on deer with a gopro, and it looks like the deer is 100 yards away.

Hunting videos require a camera with zoom and focus.

FredSG · Dec 4, 2015

Hi Ted,

I was looking at this particular action camera, pricey to be sure, but according to the specs it has a 10X digital zoom.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012PIDDK8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_6&smid=A1Z8HN9APE8NTZ

Just not sure how the 10X zoom translates into what kind of view in the field from a fixed position while using it when hunting.

Thanks Tom for your comment.

FredSG

wyshadow · Dec 4, 2015

You can use the action camera to record yourself shooting which gives the viewers a great perspective

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