Topic: The Best Camera Arms for Filming Hunts of 2023 (Read 32 times)
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Every single one of our experts mentioned the Muddy Hunt Hard Camera Arm as their beginner level camera arm. While it’s not quite as adjustable, lightweight, or easy to mount, it’s at a perfect price point for beginners. If you’re just starting out, this camera arm will help you learn what features you like and dislike in a camera arm. It will do the job well enough to capture your hunt. While it is heavier to pack in and won’t support some of the heavier camera options out there as easily, it will be great for most camcorder options that are available.
The Fourth Arrow Stiff Arm Ghost is the best dual arm option for a very obvious reason. The 41-inch reach it offers is more than most other camera arms on the market, which is great for trees that are less forgiving or slanted where you’ve got your stand. It’s also lightweight. co*ing in at just over 1.5 pounds, you’ll forget you’re even carrying it in your bag.
While it may be incredibly lightweight, it’s worth noting that the holding weight is less than some other options. If you’re running a heavy camera setup, this arm might not be the choice for you. However, if you’re running a lighter, camcorder style camera, the Stiff Arm Ghost has a great reach. The Stiff Arm allows you to easily film yourself or your hunting partner, wherever the shot leads.
The Fourth Arrow Baton Arm is a great buy for hunters looking to begin filming their hunts. It’s pricier than the Muddy Hunt Hard, but less than our other higher-end options. The biggest thing to note with the Baton Arm is it’s holding weight and threading for video heads. This arm is not made to support big, heavy cameras. However, it will excel with small, lightweight camcorders or even your phone.
If you’re looking for a bargain, the Baton Arm is for you. It is lightweight, offers a quick attach head system, and is packable enough to fit in almost any hunting bag. It’s very similar to the other Fourth Arrow camera arms we’ve listed above, while co*ing in at a lower price point.
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After looking through all of our top reco*mendations, you might find yourself stuck between two of the options above. For most, that decision stems on whether or not you want a dual arm or triple arm. To really make that decision, you have to think about how you hunt and where you hunt.
Our experts that consistently hunt from a saddle highly reco*mend the triple arm as you can maneuver it around the tree and saddle ropes to get the animal in frame. On the flipside, the dual arm is great for filming a buddy from a double set using either hang-on stands or ladder stands, especially if there’s only one or two main shooting lanes you’re anticipating the shot will present itself in.
A final consideration needs to be how the camera arm attaches to the tree. Some of our options co*e with pre-set bases, and others will be more tedious to set-up once you’re in the tree without pre-set bases. You’ll pay more for those pre-set base camera arms, but if you value ease of use, they might be worth it for you.
There are plenty of camera arm options out there for hunters looking to film their hunts. From high-end lightweight arms, to budget-friendly durable options, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re self-filming or filming for a hunting partner, a camera arm will help you stabilize your camera, resulting in a cleaner, clearer image.
No matter which camera arm you choose, you won’t be disappointed in any of the options we’ve laid out. Good luck and shoot straight.
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