Adam C.P.'s Link
Konk1 - I was using my iPhone to remote control the GoPro while I was recording my buddy and it worked fine. However I've since started using the GoPro Smart Remote for solo filming second angles of my deer hunts this season. When you're solo filming there is a HUGE advantage to using the Smart Remote vs. your iPhone. It is far easier using one hand to turn the camera on/off and start/stop recording by tapping a button on a small remote which is always attached to either the fluid head of my main camera (while in a tree stand) or left forearm (while in a ground blind) vs. having to dig out my iPhone from a pocket, turning on the phone, opening the app, turning on the camera, hitting record, and then shuffling the iPhone back into my pocket. Plus, controlling the GoPro with the Smart Remote doesn't drain the camera battery nearly as much as controlling it with your iPhone.
As for the distance, set the camera to narrow, and also put the camera to the side of where the action is gonna be..the cases are waterproof and shockproof, not bullet proof!
I use a shooting stick that is extendable and fully camo. All you have to do is remove the "V" on the top and the bolt that remains is the same size that will fit right into the tripod mount that is included with most mounting kits...
If you need links or pics let me know and I will get some for you...
once you get it all setup and running great, nothing is easier than just clicking the record button and focusing on smoking your dinner!
I forgot to mention in the video, I slowmo'd the tom hitting the decoy and also zoomed in and slowmo'd the kill shot.
For some reason it hasnt embedded yet, so here is the link in case it doesnt embed it
https://vimeo.com/165322308
deadeye's Link
I have not noticed anything spooking from the shooting stick mount(deer,ducks,geese,or turkeys). I have used this method for like 3 or 4 years. I cant recall which year I got my GoPro. I think this is the only way to get the GoPro close enough to make a decent video.
The wide angle is awesome for head mounted filming for up close footage. However anything out 15+ yards not so much. Anything further out seems like its miles away. I used the medium FOV for my video, I wish I would have used the narrow settings but that's taking a risk at missing more footage or missing the shot if my guess of direction is wrong. There is no changing angles when they start coming in.
Seems that a person would really have to take a chance at getting busted if everything had to get within 15 yards of your camera.
I use a handheld camera for filming things longer distances for the advantage of the zoom. See the link below from a couple years ago. I have some hens that I filmed that were about 60-80 yards away using my Sony Handycam. It records at full 1080p @ 60 FPS and the image is crisp enough for me.
I do use a black zip tie on the strap that is at the top hanging in the pictures. It can blow in the wind.I don't even have the black out case. I use my GoPro clear case, however I do disable the beep and the LED flashes through the settings to prevent unwanted attention.
If you have any other questions or want some more info, let me know. I have toyed and played with all my camera's for a long time and have learned a ton of lessons that I wish it wasn't at the expense of my hunting!! LOL but that's part of the learning process.
I have had mine for a few years now too.. I didn't' bring it turkey hunting this year because everytime I do I don't see anything. I was going on the philosophy of not bringing the gopro will change my luck. LOL and it worked!!
