Insane Archery Camera Mount (Pics and Video)

[UTGrad]

My wife and I got a Kodak Playsport video camera for Christmas. It is a video camera shaped like a phone that is waterproof up to 10 ft under water and can shoot film in 1080 HD. I thought this would be a good camera for hunting. I did some research online and found this video camera mount that can attach just about anywhere on a bow. Some guys have been mounting their Kodak Playsports to their bow using this mount, but any standard video camera with the tri-pod thread will work. It is made by Insane Archery out of CA. I am going to take it out hunting this weekend. Here is some pics of the camera mounted to my bow and a video. It sits nice and flush with the riser. When you are ready to film you swing the arm out and the camera is ready to go. It is VERY light. Lot's of flexibility with the mount.

Note: If anybody is looking for an excellent bag target the Delta Speed bag in the video has had probably 500 shots into from 10 ft in my garage without a passthrough. This one is the biggest one they make and it weighs about 80 lbs but very durable.

 

[ShaneHallum]

Seen those at Walmart and actually thought about doing something like this.. Nice setup

 

[UTGrad]

Do they sell them at Wal Mart?? I ordered directly from their website.

 

[Str8Shooter]

very cool

 

[UTGrad]

Seen those at Walmart and actually thought about doing something like this.. Nice setup

The camera or the mount? Sorry but if it is the mount I wasn't aware this mount was sold at Wal Mart.

 

[ShaneHallum]

Seen those at Walmart and actually thought about doing something like this.. Nice setup

The camera or the mount? Sorry but if it is the mount I wasn't aware this mount was sold at Wal Mart.

No No.. the camera. I don't remember how much it was.. but I remember it being cheaper than alot of the digi cams.

 

[JandSCattleCo]

That is soooooooo cool!

 

[Crow Terminator]

I do the video thing for my relic hunting vids.

This camera and setup here are probably going to be my next investment. It comes with the mount and such.

http://www.driftinnovation.com/hd170-action-camera

 

[UTGrad]

I do the video thing for my relic hunting vids.

This camera and setup here are probably going to be my next investment. It comes with the mount and such.

http://www.driftinnovation.com/hd170-action-camera

Very cool!! I'm starting to see my 2011 season develop. I am going to try to film my 2011 season. I want to edit my own videos. Maybe call it UTGrad Outdoors

 

[Crow Terminator]

Yeah there is a big problem with these small cameras though...they don't do well in low light. Even the dimness of the woods can make things hard to see in video form.

It is very hard to film your own hunts. I've done it and I've seen others too but it is HARD! My wife and I are leaning towards investing a few grand into some really good video equipment for this very thing. We've figured out that the better the camera the better the footage and a tripod works wonders

Here is you a link to some folks who know a ton about it:

http://www.huntingfootage.com/

 

[spitndrum]

Cool I looked at those at BPS

 

[UTGrad]

Yeah there is a big problem with these small cameras though...they don't do well in low light. Even the dimness of the woods can make things hard to see in video form.

It is very hard to film your own hunts. I've done it and I've seen others too but it is HARD! My wife and I are leaning towards investing a few grand into some really good video equipment for this very thing. We've figured out that the better the camera the better the footage and a tripod works wonders

Here is you a link to some folks who know a ton about it:

http://www.huntingfootage.com/

Yep, you are exactly right. If a nice buck comes or a doe comes in during low light I will not get any footage. Thanks for the link Crow and I will take a look.

 

[UTGrad]

Let me add one negative about this set up I have found. Through lots of practice and formal archery lessons I have learned to not "catch" the bow with my bow hand. I let the bow naturally fall forward in my hand at the shot. Well, when the camera is attached to the bow the field of view goes where the bow goes. When I shoot the target goes out of sight. I have learned to apply just a little bit of pressure to the riser with my index finger to keep it from falling forward and keeping the target in sight. I practiced this yesterday and had no major torque problems causing erratic arrow flight out to 30 yards. The challenge will be trying to follow the deer after the shot. There are some good videos on You Tube filmed with this exact same set up. It is what it is and I am not expecting world class footage, but some kind of visual memory on film is a bonus.

 

[Buck Assassin]

Cool!

 

[UTGrad]

Let me add one negative about this set up I have found. Through lots of practice and formal archery lessons I have learned to not "catch" the bow with my bow hand. I let the bow naturally fall forward in my hand at the shot. Well, when the camera is attached to the bow the field of view goes where the bow goes. When I shoot the target goes out of sight. I have learned to apply just a little bit of pressure to the riser with my index finger to keep it from falling forward and keeping the target in sight. I practiced this yesterday and had no major torque problems causing erratic arrow flight out to 30 yards. The challenge will be trying to follow the deer after the shot. There are some good videos on You Tube filmed with this exact same set up. It is what it is and I am not expecting world class footage, but some kind of visual memory on film is a bonus.

I've decided to part ways with this product. It is a great concept and will work for many shooters, but I do not like having to change my shooting form to accomodate a bow mounted camera. I have worked really hard on developing a good bow grip and keeping from torquing the bow by letting the bow "fall" when I shoot. I don't want to develop any bad habits. For shooters that hold their bow steady at the shot this product will work.

 

[stik]

Let me add one negative about this set up I have found. Through lots of practice and formal archery lessons I have learned to not "catch" the bow with my bow hand. I let the bow naturally fall forward in my hand at the shot. Well, when the camera is attached to the bow the field of view goes where the bow goes. When I shoot the target goes out of sight. I have learned to apply just a little bit of pressure to the riser with my index finger to keep it from falling forward and keeping the target in sight. I practiced this yesterday and had no major torque problems causing erratic arrow flight out to 30 yards. The challenge will be trying to follow the deer after the shot. There are some good videos on You Tube filmed with this exact same set up. It is what it is and I am not expecting world class footage, but some kind of visual memory on film is a bonus.

I've decided to part ways with this product. It is a great concept and will work for many shooters, but I do not like having to change my shooting form to accomodate a bow mounted camera. I have worked really hard on developing a good bow grip and keeping from torquing the bow by letting the bow "fall" when I shoot. I don't want to develop any bad habits. For shooters that hold their bow steady at the shot this product will work.

i think that is a good move. it could be an easy way to develop bad habits and i didn't like the thought of it changing the balance and harmonics of my bow.

 

[UTGrad]

Let me add one negative about this set up I have found. Through lots of practice and formal archery lessons I have learned to not "catch" the bow with my bow hand. I let the bow naturally fall forward in my hand at the shot. Well, when the camera is attached to the bow the field of view goes where the bow goes. When I shoot the target goes out of sight. I have learned to apply just a little bit of pressure to the riser with my index finger to keep it from falling forward and keeping the target in sight. I practiced this yesterday and had no major torque problems causing erratic arrow flight out to 30 yards. The challenge will be trying to follow the deer after the shot. There are some good videos on You Tube filmed with this exact same set up. It is what it is and I am not expecting world class footage, but some kind of visual memory on film is a bonus.

I've decided to part ways with this product. It is a great concept and will work for many shooters, but I do not like having to change my shooting form to accomodate a bow mounted camera. I have worked really hard on developing a good bow grip and keeping from torquing the bow by letting the bow "fall" when I shoot. I don't want to develop any bad habits. For shooters that hold their bow steady at the shot this product will work.

i think that is a good move. it could be an easy way to develop bad habits and i didn't like the thought of it changing the balance and harmonics of my bow.

As far as balance goes, the entire set up weighs less than my Alpine Archery quiver with 5 arrows.

 

[stik]

Let me add one negative about this set up I have found. Through lots of practice and formal archery lessons I have learned to not "catch" the bow with my bow hand. I let the bow naturally fall forward in my hand at the shot. Well, when the camera is attached to the bow the field of view goes where the bow goes. When I shoot the target goes out of sight. I have learned to apply just a little bit of pressure to the riser with my index finger to keep it from falling forward and keeping the target in sight. I practiced this yesterday and had no major torque problems causing erratic arrow flight out to 30 yards. The challenge will be trying to follow the deer after the shot. There are some good videos on You Tube filmed with this exact same set up. It is what it is and I am not expecting world class footage, but some kind of visual memory on film is a bonus.

I've decided to part ways with this product. It is a great concept and will work for many shooters, but I do not like having to change my shooting form to accomodate a bow mounted camera. I have worked really hard on developing a good bow grip and keeping from torquing the bow by letting the bow "fall" when I shoot. I don't want to develop any bad habits. For shooters that hold their bow steady at the shot this product will work.

i think that is a good move. it could be an easy way to develop bad habits and i didn't like the thought of it changing the balance and harmonics of my bow.

As far as balance goes, the entire set up weighs less than my Alpine Archery quiver with 5 arrows.

but i don't shoot with the quiver on my bow.

 

[UTGrad]

Me either, but have tested shooting with a quiver on my bow this summer and had to make a very slight adjustment on my sight.

I am going to check out Crow's link and see what I can learn about filming my own hunts.

 

[UTGrad]

Yeah there is a big problem with these small cameras though...they don't do well in low light. Even the dimness of the woods can make things hard to see in video form.

It is very hard to film your own hunts. I've done it and I've seen others too but it is HARD! My wife and I are leaning towards investing a few grand into some really good video equipment for this very thing. We've figured out that the better the camera the better the footage and a tripod works wonders

Here is you a link to some folks who know a ton about it:

http://www.huntingfootage.com/

Very cool link/forum!

 

[102]

The problem with bow mounted cameras is that it is VERY hard to get good shots after the string is released. THe bow often drops and a follow up of the animal running off is poor at best.

Let us know how you do.

I have tried all kinds but have found the arm on the tree or stand is the best.

 

[102]

Actually, ANY self video mostly just sucks. It is VERY hard to keep a live animal framed for the shot on approach and AFTER the shot, forget it. I have done this ONCE. It was wide angle and the impact was poor quality. THis year, I tried again with MUCH better video of approach but THREE times it cost me what should have been SLAM DUNK shots on deer. I finally put the camera down. In fact more than once the actual camera itself has gotten in the way.

THer is NO SUBSTITUTE for a GOOD camera-man. (or woman). I have lots of really good footage of kills and misses. And it is REALLY enjoyable doing the videoing.

102

 

[UTGrad]

Thanks for the info 102... I was thinking about one of these.



http://www.basspro.com/Primos-The-Truth ... 0/-1435176

 

[Crow Terminator]

102 -- You are exactly right! We found out quick that having a person there running the camera = 100% better footage. Running the camera if fun too; I have just as much fun doing that as shooting stuff myself. I practiced this year on setting the camera up myself and such on deer that I wasn't going to shoot...young bucks, etc. And to be honest with you, it is a hassle by yourself. An extra person there is the ticket. But even then you quickly figure out why most of the hunting show guys are setup on fields or big openings: cause in the thick woods, being even just a few feet away from the shooter puts a whole different perspective on who can see the deer and who has the clear shot of it.

A buddy of mine filmed me killing a doe; we were in a 2 man ladder stand literally side by side. I could see the deer the whole time and he never could from his angle...had to wait for that deer to come nearly 80 yards before he could see it with the camera. On the edge of a field or something....better light quality and both of ya can see the deer.