Thread: Spotting scope or camera?

Bought a Panasonic HC-V380 full HD video camera for under $1000 last year. It has a 90X zoom. Took it away goat hunting in october. While sighting in the rifles my buddy and I had the camera set up next to us on the bench. With the camera turned on ( but not recording) we were able to use the zoom function to see bullet holes on paper out to 400m+ with the 204 , 22-250 no problem. It has the ability to take still shots as well if you want.

Bought a MeFOTO mini tripod to use with it. Camera with tripod attached fits in my pack. The tripod is small enough to brace on my chest while filming to stop the shakes. Only takes about 30 seconds to get it out of the pack and ready for filming.

Now it has become essential equipment when a range trip is scheduled and the spotting scope stays at home.