pyke 0 #1 July 8, 2001 I wasn't sure if this should have been posted on this forum, or the P/V one, but...I would like to get a camera and start jumping with it soon (not an immediate concern, but when the $$ allows). I have heard from some c-flyers that with side mounts they turn their heads slightly on deployment to avoid getting a riser strike taking their helment.would anyone here recommend mounting it on top first (say it was a PC-5) - until one gets used to flying with the camera - or should you opt for the security of the side mount and learn to turn your head??Any suggestions??Kahurangi e Mahearangi,PykeNZPF A - 2584 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalljunky 0 #2 July 11, 2001 Hey Pyke,I am by no means a pro camera flyer. I only have about 70 camera jumps. But I have learned that a slight turn of your head is a good habit to get into. My first couple of jumps I felt the risers and started turning my head a little cured that problem. Last week I joined a 10 way, everything went great, I turned and tracked away,through out my pilot chute and thought my head was being removed from my body.(Not a good feeling)The first thing I did was to make sure my head and helmet were still there.I have a X-jacket, witch stick out quite a bit.Anyway I got on the ground, and the X-jacket and my camera were about to fall off my helmet. I am going to try an L-bracket. The more experenced camera jumpers tell me that that half inch makes a world of difference.Just my 2 cents,Blue Skies and play safe!Freefalljunky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vman 0 #3 July 14, 2001 I have just ordered my first camera effort Sidewinder 2/ PC-5 or maybe the new 9.Would any one know if cam-eye switchs are common with this application.Also with RW being my main subject ...is different lenses easy to use with the Sidewinder!Dump & FlairVman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
