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The Canon G30 is our best value choice for a few reasons. It’s incredibly easy to use, it’s intuitive to learn, and it won’t break the bank for someone looking to get their foot in the door when it co*es to filming their hunts. While it doesn’t shoot in 4K, the 1080p resolution is still anything but grainy and plenty for YouTube or blowing up on the big screen to review your shot.
Joe Rentmeester used to buy cheap camcorders from Walmart before he got his hands on the Canon G30. The G30 made it easier to film in low light when co*pared to the super cheap options he had before, and it’s easy enough to use while he is self-filming his hunts. Clements also reco*mends the Canon G30 for beginners. It’s the perfect co*bination of price, quality, and usability.
The Sony Alpha 7S III is one of Robert Mendoza’s go-to cameras in the field. It allows him to film zoomed all of the way out and due to the 4K quality, simply crop in during post-production. This makes filming during the heat of the moment a lot easier on him. It’s also a great camera for B-roll since you can swap out the lenses easily and obtain high-quality close ups with relative ease.
Clements uses the Sony Alpha 7S III when he’s the second cameraman on a hunt. Having the second camera angle filming with the mirrorless camera allows him to obtain high quality footage from a different angle or slow motion. The Alpha 7S III also offers a large sensor, so it captures incredible low light footage. This is certainly a higher end camera and isn’t nearly as easy to use in the field, but if you’re already into filming and looking to up your quality, don’t skip over the Alpha 7S III.
The Sony FX6 isn’t a beginner’s camera. It’s for pros who know their way around a mirrorless DSLR and are ready to step up to the big leagues. Riley Weissinger relies on the FX6 to capture incredibly clear footage at a high frame rate and resolution while filming hunts for Chris Bee.
The FX6 is Weissinger’s go-to camera when filming western hunts where he might need to film at farther distances than most would encounter in the whitetail woods. Weighing in at 20-pounds, the FX6 certainly isn’t reco*mended for self-filming, but it does offer an impressive array of customization options for the camera guru.
When it co*es to filming your own hunts, or filming for a buddy, there’s a lot of trial and error to be had for a beginner. Our experts all touched on how they seemingly failed and learned at every step along the way. To help you avoid some heartache and missed opportunities in the woods, we’ve co*piled a list of the top tips from our experts.
When it co*es to filming your hunts, there are tons of options out there to fit any skill level. Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to upgrade for a higher-quality production, be sure you’re taking every aspect of the camera into consideration. A larger sensor will help you tremendously in low light situations, and a higher resolution will make your life easier in post-production and in the field so you don’t have to worry about zooming in and focusing on the animal as you try to get your shot opportunity.
If this will be your first season filming your hunts, remember to just have fun with it. It’s not going to be what you see on TV the first time you press record, but every single one of our experts started just where you are. With time, patience, and a lot of learning in the field, you too can capture the entire story of your hunt. Good luck this season!
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