oowee Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Recently saw some excellent footage with a shot cam on YouTube and thought what a useful tool lets get one. Then I saw the price!! Anything else out there more reasonable? I like the aim mark feature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Magnum Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) As a suggestion, try any shotgun mountable camera, these are supplied with mounts then using a video editing suite, edit a dot in the centre, its the same principle, you can't see anything with the shot cam till you download it on a computer, there software superimposes the dot in the centre, you can do that yourself.. I agree its very expensive for what it is.. http://www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk/scopes-and-optics/spypoint-xcel-camera Edited May 1, 2016 by Mini Magnum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 As a suggestion, try any shotgun mountable camera, these are supplied with mounts then using a video editing suite, edit a dot in the centre, its the same principle, you can't see anything with the shot cam till you download it on a computer, there software superimposes the dot in the centre, you can do that yourself.. I agree its very expensive for what it is.. http://www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk/scopes-and-optics/spypoint-xcel-camera Hi do you have one of those cameras? I would be keen on hearing more about them and seeing some videos to ascertain quality. Certainly looks like a good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Wouldn't something like this do the job just as well ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Q5-WIFI-Full-HD-1080P-Waterproof-Sports-Action-Video-Camera-Cam-DV-Night-Vision-/201571780895?hash=item2eee9d491f:g:qz8AAOSwUuFWzAIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Wouldn't something like this do the job just as well ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Q5-WIFI-Full-HD-1080P-Waterproof-Sports-Action-Video-Camera-Cam-DV-Night-Vision-/201571780895?hash=item2eee9d491f:g:qz8AAOSwUuFWzAIV I am not sure of the focus range of these things it could be the lens is quite wide angle. This sort of thing and I have seen cheaper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141933270857&alt=web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141933270857&alt=web This is the size of hunting cam you want, the go pros are too big . i have a go pro for the motorbikes but shooting i found it bulky and hate the fish eye effect they have. I got a Replay 480 is five years old now but small clips on the peak of your base ball cap forget its there almost,. But let down by the low 480p, now this one in the link above, not only is it compact even cheaper than my replay its 1280/780p, for 31 quid you cant go wrong i could just get myself one any moment now. Its the right sort of size and can be used in a few ways not just barrel mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191455325256&alt=web A extra tenner like but better resolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Cheers DB http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191455325256&alt=webA extra tenner like but better resolution 70 grams in weight does not sound so much. I think this is the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 That is good db135. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 No problem 👍 I'm just wondering if you could use a realy fine black marker pen and put a small black dot on lense and then it would give the camera position and target position no sure if that would work but suppose its worth a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Magnum Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Hi do you have one of those cameras? I would be keen on hearing more about them and seeing some videos to ascertain quality. Certainly looks like a good buy. Yes I have one, quality is really good, it also shows settings on the lcd display on the camera, the remote makes it very handy instead of just leaving the camera running you can velcro to the shotgun stock and turn on for the shot, or you can just use the supplied head mount and have the camera head mounted for shooting if needed, or use for fishing and other activities, fit to your dog with harness mount as an example, it also takes photos, etc if needed,. Edited May 2, 2016 by Mini Magnum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Yes I have one, quality is really good, it also shows settings on the lcd display on the camera, the remote makes it very handy instead of just leaving the camera running you can velcro to the shotgun stock and turn on for the shot, or you can just use the supplied head mount and have the camera head mounted for shooting if needed, or use for fishing and other activities, fit to your dog with harness mount as an example, it also takes photos, etc if needed,. I see there is a newer version too. http://www.uttings.co.uk/p117161-spypoint-xcel-hd2-action-camera-hunting-edition-camo-sp-xcel-hd2-hunt/#.Vykb03pRJIw You have any youtube vids so I can check out quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Cheers DB 70 grams in weight does not sound so much. I think this is the one. Seems to good to be true I do but torches and photographic accessories from the chinese ebayers and they are good . Wonder if anyone on here has posted vids with this or similar. Edited May 3, 2016 by Andra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Seems to good to be true I do but torches and photographic accessories from the chinese ebayers and they are good . Wonder if anyone on here has posted vids with this or similar. I just ordered one see how it goes its cheap enough to try, and the little replay 480 i use is great re the view weight etc but low on res, hope this will be a good upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I just ordered one see how it goes its cheap enough to try, and the little replay 480 i use is great re the view weight etc but low on res, hope this will be a good upgrade. Let me know pls. I want one too :-) I agree with Andra some of the stuff out of HK is great but its also the same stuff that gets branded into the stuff that we buy without question and sold at 3 time the price. Looking forward to first video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 My shotkam arrived from the states yesterday, hopefully giving it a try at the weekend when I have read the instructions, It seems to have all kinds of different modes for different firearms and some wifi,different reticle some software for viewing, But proof of the pudding is in the eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Let me know pls. I want one too :-) I agree with Andra some of the stuff out of HK is great but its also the same stuff that gets branded into the stuff that we buy without question and sold at 3 time the price. Looking forward to first video. Yes i will let you know, should be here next week monday tuesday aparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I've ordered one too hopefully be hear tomorrow so will give it a go on my sx3 on Sunday at local sporting clays 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Feeling left behind now :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge hunter Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Any update on these gun cams guys. Would also love 1 of these to take out on the pigeon & ducks. Cheers hh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Sorry for the late update. I used mine for first time on Sunday morning picture quality good but didn't get any shots on as a think I had camera fitted far too close to the forend on my sx3 am going to try it much closer to the end of barrel.I've got the hang of switching the record function on and off now first two stands got 9 out 10 then realised It wasn't recording 😕 to turn it to record realy qwik press then to switch off long press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Not used mine yet played with it in the orchard think it will do the job well, impressed with it for the money dont regret buying it at all. here is hoping it stands up to use, I do like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Can you feel the weight on the barrel as you swing for a shot? If you move it nearer to the end of the barrel i guess it gets more noticeable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I had it on my gold ten lite, it felt fine i mounted it so as the front lense was about three inch back from the muzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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