jtval 0 #26 August 23, 2004 YEa the JM should not be worried abou cameras etc we were talking about this a few days ago at my DZ. Maybe If I do some research I can talk my DZO into letting/helping me set this upMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guru312 0 #27 August 23, 2004 QuoteYEa the JM should not be worried abou cameras etc The JM should definately *not* be worrying about the camera. As I indicated in an earlier post, it's easy and safe for the pilot to handle. But be advised that a cheap camera with a standard consumer lens won't get the job done because the field will be too narrow and the jumper won't be placed correctly in the picture. If my old memory serves me correctly, I used a 28mm lens which was a good compromise. A lens which is too wide creates too much distortion in the picture. What do some of the photographers think about a proper lens? A pneumatic release with the bulb on the yolk makes taking the picture by the pilot safe and reliable. Once over the spot and jumper starts getting out the pilot is going to be watching the action. The JM is way too busy dealing with the student to worry about taking the picture.Guru312 I am not DB Cooper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #28 August 23, 2004 Quote That Ward guy is still crazy eh, don't you mean "Shrek"? Next time you see him ask about the swamp trek video I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #29 August 23, 2004 Quote eh, don't you mean "Shrek"? Next time you see him ask about the swamp trek video I already know about it! Ward will always be Val #2 to me! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #30 August 23, 2004 Quote eh, don't you mean "Shrek"? Next time you see him ask about the swamp trek video Hey if you guys are going to be digging up dirt on Ward...share the info. I have to put up with he and his ego every single weekend of my life. Do tell...[/hijack] The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #31 August 23, 2004 QuoteHey if you guys are going to be digging up dirt on Ward...share the info. Ward was too big of a pansy to give me my first kiss pass. Bo was sick of him taking too long, so Bo gave me my first, and Ward gave me my second! That's why Ward is alawys going to be #2! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #32 August 23, 2004 QuoteYEa the JM should not be worried abou cameras etc Absolutely, on my 2nd S/L my JM had seen my walking around with a disposable camera and asked if I wanted a pic of me on the strut, sure. Well on the strut I go and as he raises the cam's view finder to his eye with both hands, he also raises the S/L, putting tension on it, the supposed "ARCH Thousand, 2 thousand, 3 thousand check thousand" became Arch thousand 2 thou- WTF is this parachute doing here, needless to say the DZO met old boy in the Landind area and had a topic specific chat with him Look at the pic closely and you can see the stows popping off my rig I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #33 August 23, 2004 QuoteQuote eh, don't you mean "Shrek"? Next time you see him ask about the swamp trek video Hey if you guys are going to be digging up dirt on Ward...share the info. I have to put up with he and his ego every single weekend of my life. Do tell...[/hijack] He came to visit us in 02-03 here in the alligator infested part of SC and decided he wanted to be STeve Irwin for a few hours, with his helmet cam, but was rudely interupted by the Sherrifs Dept Searh and Rescue Party that was sent after hime, just ask the vid will have you in stitches I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #34 August 23, 2004 QuoteThe pic of the tandem, however, kind of looks scary. Makes me think that hitting the step with the tandem student's face might be a possibility. I always dive 45 degrees to the rear while the camera man exits hanging off the wing strut. We then turn to face each other. Aye, that's what I was thinkin'... Our TM's dive like you described...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #35 August 23, 2004 needless to say the DZO met old boy in the Landind area and had a topic specific chat with him Look at the pic closely and you can see the stows popping off my rig *** What???? I have no idea what you are talking about...Topic specific chat...what is that?? Oh, you mean I chewed his ass...??!! And how are you gonna call my house, from a bar, and talk to the wife and not me??!! Dang it boy, don't make me bring out the "big hose"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #36 August 23, 2004 Quoteneedless to say the DZO met old boy in the Landind area and had a topic specific chat with him Look at the pic closely and you can see the stows popping off my rig *** What???? I have no idea what you are talking about...Topic specific chat...what is that?? Oh, you mean I chewed his ass...??!! And how are you gonna call my house, from a bar, and talk to the wife and not me??!! Dang it boy, don't make me bring out the "big hose"! Oh bring out the big hose big boy, and just so you know I left everything in that post anonymous but you had to go a make sure all who could know, would know Oh, and it wasn't from a bar, it was from my boat, and I had just met a cousin who used to jump in Barnwll and I could not remember Randy's last name to save my life I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #37 August 23, 2004 That's why Ward is alawys going to be #2! Quote Val, you have opened the door for so many Shrek stories until I won't even touch them. I guess if Ward was here to defend himself I would jump all over it, but until he steps up...well just nevermind. Ward was too big of a pansy *** There aren't any open containers in that car now are there?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #38 August 23, 2004 Oh bring out the big hose big boy, and just so you know I left everything in that post anonymous but you had to go a make sure all who could know, would know. *** I guess the phone number on the helmet was anonymous...??!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #39 August 23, 2004 QuoteOh bring out the big hose big boy, and just so you know I left everything in that post anonymous but you had to go a make sure all who could know, would know. *** I guess the phone number on the helmet was anonymous...??!! That's going down as my moving to fast Whoops for today I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #40 August 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteThe pic of the tandem, however, kind of looks scary. Makes me think that hitting the step with the tandem student's face might be a possibility. I always dive 45 degrees to the rear while the camera man exits hanging off the wing strut. We then turn to face each other. Aye, that's what I was thinkin'... Our TM's dive like you described... Our TM's have been getting bored recently, so they developed a new sport, "Catch the Student". They toss the passenger out of the door, count to 2, dive out, catch up (hopefully), and hook up (really hopefully). They're really good. We've only lost *** so far. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #41 August 23, 2004 QuoteOr TM's have been getting bored recently, so they developed a new sport, "Catch the Student". They toss the passenger out of the door, count to 2, dive out, catch up (hopefully), and hook up (really hopefully). They're really good. We've only lost *** so far. ...and that, my friends, is extreme Skydiving! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellysalt77 0 #42 August 23, 2004 great pics! i love exit shots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #43 August 23, 2004 QuoteAs I indicated in an earlier post, it's easy and safe for the pilot to handle. But be advised that a cheap camera with a standard consumer lens won't get the job done because the field will be too narrow and the jumper won't be placed correctly in the picture. If my old memory serves me correctly, I used a 28mm lens which was a good compromise. A lens which is too wide creates too much distortion in the picture. What do some of the photographers think about a proper lens? I like the distortion of a wide angle lens. I used a 16mm when I was doing this. I think that a 35 mm lens or digital equivalent could be used if you point it straight back and take the first shot a bit later. If someone wants to do this without putting a Digital rebel on the strut I think you could get good results that a student would like without spending a ton of money. On this type of camera you might have to jury rig a remote release using the IR remote but it can be done.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabr190 0 #44 August 23, 2004 Are there any FAA isuues with this setup? I have been thinking about this kind of setup for awhile and your shots prove that it can be done. Very nice shots, thanks for sharing "The needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few, or the one" - rehmwa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #45 August 23, 2004 Awesome pic of ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #46 August 23, 2004 Wow, that's an awesome pic! I don't have any pics of me yet in the sky, , so it's always nice to see other jumpers. The scariest part of Cessnas for me is when I climb out, because I am afraid I'm going to slip and fall out....duh! Sarah Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #47 August 23, 2004 QuoteThe scariest part of Cessnas for me is when I climb out, because I am afraid I'm going to slip and fall out.... So? You're going to fall off the plane eventually anyway aren't you?? The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #48 August 23, 2004 Quotemy dz has 3 cessnas (180, 182, 185). Oh Yeah!?! That's nothing!!! My DZ has 2 182s and ...but...shit. We suck. The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #49 August 23, 2004 QuoteJust goes to show you, wait long enough and everything old is new again. I was thinking the same thing. Granted, I've only been in the sport for 6 years, but have seen this "mount" since my start. QuoteNice pics! Ditto!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #50 August 23, 2004 Duh! Once I actually get out falling I am fine, I actually feel more safe freefalling then I do in the plane! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
