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Post by diyguy on Mar 12, 2018 10:58:21 GMT -5
That is what I am striving for. Ive tried too many commercial units that frankly sucked at capturing the one thing I care abut (arrow flight, hitting the target and blur reduction.) Ive pretty much given up on getting any good footage out of an IPhone. They cant handle the shock and vibe of a bow.
My results by be skewed because I'm shooting a 700 grain arrow. That in and of itself will tame bow vibration. I will also test this with a super lightweight whitetail arrow (something around 400 grains) to see if I get the same results.
But thus far this is the best footage Ive been able to get where I can capture the features of the arrow, the flight and the impact. The problem is that during the heat of the moment during a hunt, I seem to put my bow arm down to watch where the animal goes. I need discipline to keep my arm up and follow through. Thankfully, post processing allows me to slow the footage down and usually the arrow hits before I totally drop my arm.
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Post by bowaddicts on Mar 12, 2018 11:10:05 GMT -5
Yeah I do the same thing drop my arm to watch the animal run, I wanted to get a camera on my bow for a brown bear hunt in may but I haven't found a camera that will fit my needs and not to much added weight.
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Post by diyguy on Mar 12, 2018 11:20:41 GMT -5
That's why I like the Ultimate Predator. Is small and light and seems very rugged. Its meant for rough adventure. And its far less expensive than a gor pro and has better features. Iv'e not found a better dedicated camera for hunting so far. For the most part, their included mounts are good but for the shock of a bow, I could not get the results I wanted using the stock mounts.
ultimatepredatorgear.com/ultimate-predator-adventure-cam/#tab-1-3-specifications
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Post by bowaddicts on Mar 12, 2018 12:19:57 GMT -5
How long is the battery life about on the camera? Thanks for the link
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Post by diyguy on Mar 12, 2018 12:43:02 GMT -5
Battery life is temp dependent. Ive never run into a battery issue. One charge and I'm good for about half the bow season in WI. I think one would fill a memory card before you would drain the battery. I film a lot. Likewise I throw out a lot of footage. (I tend to over film) and have never had a dead battery in the field. I do have a backup battery that I don't use very often. If I do get a low battery indicator, I still have a lot of life left and then I charge it that evening and am good to go the next day.
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Post by bowaddicts on Mar 12, 2018 12:56:51 GMT -5
Battery life is temp dependent. Ive never run into a battery issue. One charge and I'm good for about half the bow season in WI. I think one would fill a memory card before you would drain the battery. I film a lot. Likewise I throw out a lot of footage. (I tend to over film) and have never had a dead battery in the field. I do have a backup battery that I don't use very often. If I do get a low battery indicator, I still have a lot of life left and then I charge it that evening and am good to go the next day. Thanks just wanted to know if I'd need a back up battery for my trip to Alaska I have to pack for two bush flights and weight is going to be tough for me
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Post by diyguy on Mar 12, 2018 13:05:37 GMT -5
the camera and the batteries are very light and take up little space. They would both fit in a shirt pocket with room to spare.
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Post by bowaddicts on Mar 12, 2018 18:30:02 GMT -5
the camera and the batteries are very light and take up little space. They would both fit in a shirt pocket with room to spare. I ordered the camera today, see how it works out, the head band option might work out on stalking a brownie.
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Post by diyguy on Mar 13, 2018 6:24:50 GMT -5
It comes with a remote start you can wear on your wrist to start the camera if its mounted on your head.
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Post by diyguy on Mar 13, 2018 10:47:14 GMT -5
Im actually considering buying another (version 2) since the one I bought 2 years ago is a version one and they have made some improvments.
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Post by bowaddicts on Mar 13, 2018 10:57:56 GMT -5
Yeah I got cam 2, looking forward to trying it out
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Post by diyguy on Mar 14, 2018 8:55:50 GMT -5
The new features of the UPAC2 are too tempting so I ordered one today. I will have a version 1 and a version 2 to play with on my hunts.
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Post by bowaddicts on Mar 18, 2018 17:13:31 GMT -5
The new features of the UPAC2 are too tempting so I ordered one today. I will have a version 1 and a version 2 to play with on my hunts. Received the camera a few days ago and first wow it's little lol. And what a bunch of accessories, once I figure out how to attach it to my stab. It works pretty good but needs some damping like your working on, I tired the head band thing it works but have to wear it sideways when shooting the bow or pic isn't centered on target since you shoot standing sideways lol but over all I like it and it will be easy to carry around I'm pack, but I'm not sure I want to add that weight to my already 7.7lbs bow and carry it for 10 days in Alaska. This cam will be awesome in a stand or blind.
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Post by diyguy on Mar 19, 2018 8:03:25 GMT -5
I got mine on Saturday. Looking forward to putting it on my bow to do some testing.
Arent you using a bow sling to carry your bow or are you always carrying it in your hand?
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Post by bowaddicts on Mar 19, 2018 8:41:34 GMT -5
I got mine on Saturday. Looking forward to putting it on my bow to do some testing. Arent you using a bow sling to carry your bow or are you always carrying it in your hand? I'm bringing a bow sling, but asked and guide said it probably best to carry bow in hand. But I also can easily attach it to my backpack but then going thru thick stuff I don't have as much control over hitting branches or if I fall over on it, if in my hand I can save the bow from hitting hard. But until I get there I really won't know what is best and why I go off what guide says.
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Post by diyguy on Mar 25, 2018 21:04:17 GMT -5
My traveling meat cutting arsenal is ready for the trip should there be a need to disassemble a Water buffalo. We will have access to the skinning shed and walk in cooler . Ive got a sawzall to split the carcass, Cut resistant glove, Poly griper glove, A belt worn knife scabbard (holster) A variety of knives with different purposes, A boning hook to pull and handle the pieces of meat while cutting, A poly apron and a few sharpening sticks (steel, diamond and ceramic) To sharpen as blades dull during the process. And of course a cooler or seven to transport any meat. The forecast calls for temps in the low 80's. I wonder if my homemade water buffalo, Bow mounted decoy will result in me getting trampled?
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Post by Travis on Mar 26, 2018 9:39:40 GMT -5
My traveling meat cutting arsenal is ready for the trip should there be a need to disassemble a Water buffalo. We will have access to the skinning shed and walk in cooler . Ive got a sawzall to split the carcass, Cut resistant glove, Poly griper glove, A belt worn knife scabbard (holster) A variety of knives with different purposes, A boning hook to pull and handle the pieces of meat while cutting, A poly apron and a few sharpening sticks (steel, diamond and ceramic) To sharpen as blades dull during the process. And of course a cooler or seven to transport any meat. The forecast calls for temps in the low 80's. I wonder if my homemade water buffalo, Bow mounted decoy will result in me getting trampled? Your flying right?
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Post by diyguy on Mar 26, 2018 10:45:52 GMT -5
Nope. We are driving. There are 6 guys total and a few trucks and trailers.
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Post by diyguy on Mar 26, 2018 10:46:53 GMT -5
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Post by Travis on Mar 26, 2018 10:55:36 GMT -5
Nope. We are driving. There are 6 guys total and a few trucks and trailers. Oh okay, i was thinking "They ain't going to let you on a plane with all them knives"
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