Camcorder for hunting expeditions at DVinfo.net

Dan Shallenberger · March 29th, 2009, 07:35 PM

A friend of mine wants recommendations on a camcorder to get for hunting expeditions. They are not making documentaries or anything serious, but want to document their outings and maybe try out some light editing.

I wondered if anyone here can recommend a consumer/small prosumer level camcorder that's HD, records to preferably flash media for durability and lack of moving parts, but maybe DVD-R or hard drive, and is at least somewhat dust/water-resistant. The smaller, the better, so that it can be stowed away in a relatively small space, yet not so small that relatively steady footage is impossible to get. He doesn't want to carry anything the size of a pd170.

Sounds like a pipe-dream, but I imagine there's a camera somewhere that's close to that. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Dan

Dale Guthormsen · March 30th, 2009, 09:07 AM

Dan,

A friend of mine shoots hunting stuff for his own pleasure with this.

JVC | GZ-HD30E Everio High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder | GZ-HD30E

He gets some pretty nice footage for home video!!! He uses it almost exclusively on auto focus.

I really think any of these would do what your friend would like.

I would also look at sony.

Jason Imboden · December 1st, 2009, 07:03 PM

I'm currently filming a small online hunting show. We use a Canon GL2 until I can afford to move up to a HD camera.

Stephen Mick · December 1st, 2009, 07:31 PM

I'd take a look at the Panasonic HMC-40…

Learn about Panasonic's AG-HMC40

It may be a little larger than you're looking for, but I think it would fit your situation just about perfectly.

March 29th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#1
Dan Shallenberger Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 253	Camcorder for hunting expeditions A friend of mine wants recommendations on a camcorder to get for hunting expeditions. They are not making documentaries or anything serious, but want to document their outings and maybe try out some light editing. I wondered if anyone here can recommend a consumer/small prosumer level camcorder that's HD, records to preferably flash media for durability and lack of moving parts, but maybe DVD-R or hard drive, and is at least somewhat dust/water-resistant. The smaller, the better, so that it can be stowed away in a relatively small space, yet not so small that relatively steady footage is impossible to get. He doesn't want to carry anything the size of a pd170. Sounds like a pipe-dream, but I imagine there's a camera somewhere that's close to that. Any suggestions? Thanks, Dan

March 30th, 2009, 09:07 AM	#2
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Dan, A friend of mine shoots hunting stuff for his own pleasure with this. JVC \| GZ-HD30E Everio High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder \| GZ-HD30E He gets some pretty nice footage for home video!!! He uses it almost exclusively on auto focus. I really think any of these would do what your friend would like. I would also look at sony. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

December 1st, 2009, 07:31 PM	#4
Stephen Mick Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 167	Panasonic HMC40 I'd take a look at the Panasonic HMC-40… Learn about Panasonic's AG-HMC40 It may be a little larger than you're looking for, but I think it would fit your situation just about perfectly.

December 1st, 2009, 07:03 PM	#3
Jason Imboden Tourist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Granite City, IL Posts: 2	I'm currently filming a small online hunting show. We use a Canon GL2 until I can afford to move up to a HD camera.