Camera Mount

[ByronF]

What kind of mount do ya'll use when videoing yourself out of a tripod/tree stand, when you can't use a traditional tripod? I have looked at a couple of "clamps" that just clamp onto the tree. What is my best option? Thanks for any info.

[SFAbowhunter]

I don't really know but I would really like to know. I am having the same problem.

Brandon

[ByronF]

Any help???

[bowhuntertex]

When hunting out of a tree I use the gorilla camera arm. Hutningfootage.com promotes a camera arm that I would love to have, but it is a little pricy for what I can afford. I don't hunt out of tripods, so I can't help you there........

[Deer Tracks]

Bogen super clamp (make sure you get the short stud) + Bogen 3-Way Pan/Tilt Tripod Head + realtree EZ hanger

[tbh]

Hello experts!
which arm is the best for 1.33kg(spotting scope + camera) optics below $130? Please state reason also.

1. Lone Wolf® Strongarm™ Camera Arm
2. The TRUTH® Camera Arm
3. Pro-Bow-Cam Support (2547)
4. Pro-Bow-Cam Self Climber Camera Support (2550)
5. huntercam cradle mini
6. Manfrotto Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket+Bogen - Manfrotto Super Clamp

Thanks for your input!

[Dr. D]

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57053

[Deer Tracks]

I've received a couple of private messages about the bogen head / super clamp set up so here it is.

You need this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/371927-REG/Impact_KCP700B26_Super_Clamp_with_Standard.html

But you have to order the short stud. The standard stud is too long.

and this...

http://www.adorama.com/BG804RC2.html

Honestly I've only used the ez hanger once. I usually just attach the clamp to a shelf or tripod rail.

[Casey]

Sika posted a great approach.

With an ez hanger, a drill, 3/8" allthread and a fender washer, I built this and it works real well with a quality tripod head:

[Deer Tracks]

nice!

[Guest1]

Sika & Casey - I like what you've put together.
I have a little more red-neck version where I cut the top off an old tri-pod and bolted that to the Realtree bowholder.


I know some guys use this type of thing to hold their camera...
Generally it is used as a fixed position secondary camera to film the hunter & camera person (similar to what Lee & Tiffany set up behind them to get a 2nd angle).

This should work alright as long as you are not doing a lot of moving of the camera?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0057641713072a&navCount=1&podId=0057641&parentId=cat200007&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat602006-cat200007&catalogCode=QX&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat200007&hasJS=true

[walker1983]

Gorilla Camera Arm $50 on bass pro or cabelas. Good buy for the money

[huntmaster]

Devin made me some, maybe he will see this and post pics. they are awesome.

[Codypatt1]

I use the following Bogen/Manfrotto products which are similiar to Sika's post.

Bogen Super Clamp- http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc....html#features

Bogen Friction Arm(I removed the camera mount)- http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ion_Magic.html

Bogen/Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Video Mini Head-http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...uid_Video.html

Bogen/Manfrotto 037 Reversible Short Stud with 3/8" and 1/4" x 20 threads-http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ort_Stud_.html