Filming Your Shots

I believe Ted and others are using the Eagle Vision mount seen here:



I found this video on YouTube:


It is also my understanding that Ted and others have used the Seben DKA2 mount shown here:



I have a Seben DKA2 mount on order at this time.
Bob

Bob has it right. I use the EagleVision with my Hawke Sidewinder scopes, and the Seben with all other scopes. The EagleVision is much more steady and repeatable. BUT, you will need to epoxy a metal ring to your camera, and it only works with some cameras, and you really need a set of adjustable rings if you plan to use the gun to film long distances, and it costs 3X more than the Seben.

The Seben, which also goes by the name "Orion Steadypix", is more clumsy, and the craftmanship is not as good. But, it works on any scope.

I really like the video setups - there are a lot of different Exilim cameras available are there particular models of the Exilim camera that are better suited for doing this?

In the video, it appears that the shooter is mounting the Eagle Vision onto an Air Arms Pro Sport. There did not appear to be too much violent recoil generated movement. Does anyone have experience putting this excellent mount onto a springer? My attempts to use the Seben on my RWS Model 470 TH were mostly failures due to the excessive recoil.

The Eagle Vision mount is the best I have found for a light weight camera. It appears to be made for the Casio line of cameras, but I have used a Canon G10 as well. I prefer to use the Casio camera since it has the 240 fps. If you want to shoot at regular speed, 30 fps, you can slow down the speed in your editing software, but I usually shoot at 240 fps. When using a small point and shoot camera, I wouldn't go past the 240 fps. You will lose a lot of quality in the video.

Eagle Vision makes 5 different rings for the camera mount depending which Casio camera you are going to use. Some of these rings will work on other cameras as well. Casio makes a camera where the rear viewing area is adjustable. The back viewing panel will raise up to 180 degrees. This makes it very handy when using on a rifle.

I was very disappointed in the SEBEN mount. It just wouldn't stay tight. Sent it back and stayed with the Eagle Vision. I have also been able to use the Eagle Vision mount on my spotting scope.

BumpI’ve noticed travels4fun just bought a Casio EX-ZR500.
Yrrah is using a EX-FH100
Matt on his You Tube Channel using a EX-ZR1500.I’m looking into a Casio but with all the different models available I’m finding it difficult to decide on one.
I don’t think I need a lot of fancy features just looking to capture video thru the scope and I like the Eagle Vision Cam hardware.
How do you like your cameras, what features do real like, if you were to purchase would you get something different?
Can anyone give some insight.

Thanks Michael, that is what I was looking for. On order - should be around the 14th.

I tried the Orion and Seben and they are really not compatible with Leapers scopes, with the illuminated reticle feature. The eyepiece is not concentric so it's a bitch to get it to hold. Looks like they work better for scopes that are concentric but still are a little flexy and delicate. Sent these back and made my own for the Synrod, utilizing the adjustable cheek piece for alignment





I now use the Eagle Vision, Hawke Sidewinder, Casio Exlim Ex ZR400 combo on the Edgun, with the following results:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmBfULyBLRA

"huntjunky"I tried the Orion and Seben and they are really not compatible with Leapers scopes, with the illuminated reticle feature. The eyepiece is not concentric so it's a bitch to get it to hold. Looks like they work better for scopes that are concentric but still are a little flexy and delicate. Sent these back and made my own for the Synrod, utilizing the adjustable cheek piece for alignment





I now use the Eagle Vision, Hawke Sidewinder, Casio Exlim Ex ZR400 combo on the Edgun, with the following results:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmBfULyBLRA

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Looks great!

I would dare say, this is the lightest scope cam mount you will find. Cost...$4 in hardware, some scrap aircraft aluminum and 1 1/2 hr. of my time. Makes me fell kinda cheap and tawdry after throwing $150 at the Eagle Vision.  

Ever tried filming not through the scope? I find the cross hairs block the view sometimes. I mount my camera on top of the scope. Aim and shoot normally. You can see the pellet clearly espically if you slow the video down. Just a thought. Have fun, Scott