Fly Fishing - Video Camera: Recommendations, Tips, Suggestions, Help?

KodiakCommando · Location: Kodiak, Alaska

as long as i have been on this site i have never made a video

However in late september i am traveling to my favorite river for a week of killer trout fishing and would like to make a video for the site.

I only have a camera(a pentax digital) but i would be willing to spend some money on a video camera as long as it doens't break the bank. Anyone know some decent bargains for video cameras or would my digital camera be good enough?

Also any tips or suggestions for making videos would be appreciated!

kory_k · Location: New York, NY

Kodiak,
Great idea, i love shooting video and have thoroughly enjoyed filming my fishing expeditions for close to 15 years now. I have some killer footage from all over the place, only problem I have is I never get around to editing any of it. Once I start editing I get too particular and it takes me far too long so I have mountains of footage that has never been edited. People like Jeremy and Joey and Boz on this site are far more diligent and have come up with some killer stuff over the years. Anyway, you should check out this thread it has mountains of information. If you respond to it, it may be resurrected and all of the contributors could let you know anything they have found in the mean time.
http://www.fliesandfins.com/postt1349.html

72Twenty · Location: Wyoming

On a side note, I have fun playing with a cheap POV video camera that I have. I have really only used it skiing so far, but it is waterproof and it has a strap that I can attach it to and wear it on my head like a headband (so that I don't have to go fishing in my ski helmet!). I am thinking of using it while fishing more often, and then also shooting footage on a more "traditional" video camera from the bank on a tripod. I like to make short videos for fun and I am really wanting to make some of my own fishing videos this summer.

My POV cam does not shoot very good quality, but it is durable and can take somewhat of a beating. It is an Oregon Scientific ATC 2K.

I use iMovie on my Mac for editing. iMovie is actually really easy to use and it can be fun editing your own stuff. I am by no means a professional but it is fun to think about your shot and setting up for the footage when you are out there.

Here is a link to one of my recent POV ski movies that I made last month:

http://www.vimeo.com/8358324

You can scroll down the sidebar and see some of my other stuff that I have posted.

chromefinder · Location: Southeast PA

The shadow sequence near the end is real cool!

hedrush999 · Posted: Sun 01/24/10 12:21 pm Post subject: the best video

I think the best videos have the best content. Not necessarily because they are shot by pros or in hd or anything, it is all what is happening on screen. Its simple and it doesn't matter what gear you have. simple

BigBear · Location: Alberta, Canada

My wife got me a Epic Action camera ($120) @ Cabelas and I can say it is way easier taking video if the camera is small and fits on the brim of your hat. It also has a zoom function if you are doing some longer distance action shots. I have made way more movies since I got this camera because I alway have it with me and don't need someone else there. I also bought a Sanyo Xacti which takes some great video in good lighting situations which includes some great under water shots.

Both of them together cost less than $450.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fudbear&search_type=&aq=f