earthbound 0 #1 June 19, 2003 Hello all...here is yet another one of those posts asking about which video camera to buy! I am just about to start out on camera work, and am seeking some advice on what is a good initial camera to get. I don't have a price limit in mind, but am obviously after good value for money. What are the features to keep an eye out for, and are there any particular brands/models that are better than others? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedeisurf 0 #2 June 19, 2003 just get a sony they are the best for skydiving. I have used canon and jvc in the past but sony is the best. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthbound 0 #3 June 19, 2003 I have heard that Sony are the best - any models in particular? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #4 June 19, 2003 Sony PC, e.g. PC-101. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chachi 0 #5 June 19, 2003 Go get a TRV-22 you won't need anything else for awhile. Best value for $$ spent by far, and lacks exactly nothing. ~Chachi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #6 June 19, 2003 i have a sony DCR-IP5 very small and almot ready to jump once i get my lenses in."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 June 19, 2003 Stay away from the IP series of camera's for a while. The format is really new and it is not comptible with any of the PC/TRV series cameras. You can only firewire footage between other IP series. Also computer editing software is severly lacking for the IP while there is LOTS for the other models of cameras.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #8 June 19, 2003 Well, Jake's got it now, and I figure he knew that stuff when he got it. ChopChop uses one, and likes it fine, but it is a drag not being able to firewire video to each other after a jump. Just about everybody has a Sony mini-DV, and that comes in real handy when you find you need a tape or a battery when you're in a jam. So far I've only lent stuff, but that's just a down payment for when I'm desperate to borrow a battery or need a tape. And firewire is easier than dubbing a tape, even if you're not flying the camera yet. Even if you have to pay $5 for a firewire of your jump Mini is much more dominant out there than micro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthbound 0 #9 June 19, 2003 what about the TRV 33 or TRV 55? is the extra cost justified by any worthwhile extra functionality? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #10 June 19, 2003 Depends on what extra functionality you're talking about, but generally speaking if you're only talking about the things that people normally use the camera for in freefall, then generally speaking it's difficult to justify the extra expense for things you're probably never going to use. The TRV19 would be adequate in a pinch, but I think the best value and choice for beginning camera flyers right now is the TRV22. In fact, I'll be picking one of these cameras up shortly to be my backup camera for Nationals and after that it will become my main camera.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites earthbound 0 #11 June 19, 2003 Thanks for that - I haven't looked yet, but I assume the TRV22 is compatible with existing helmet mounts? (this is all new to me ).... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #12 June 20, 2003 QuoteThanks for that - I haven't looked yet, but I assume the TRV22 is compatible with existing helmet mounts? (this is all new to me ).... What camera helmet are you planning on jumping there in Australia? And btw, isn't Down Under in PAL format? A 22 won't be of much use there... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jedeisurf 0 #13 June 20, 2003 I use a dcr-pc 110 and I am very happy with the results. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites earthbound 0 #14 June 20, 2003 To be honest, haven't looked at which helmet yet...we do use the PAL format, but I am pretty sure that Sony produce the 22 in that format for us folks down under Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #15 June 20, 2003 QuoteTo be honest, haven't looked at which helmet yet...we do use the PAL format, but I am pretty sure that Sony produce the 22 in that format for us folks down under Yeah, Sony will produce the 'same' camera as the 22 in PAL, but will give it another number. Probably 23 or something like that... As for a containment system for your camera, make sure it will fit -your- camera first. IF it is the same size at the 22, Bonehead has one that can be attached to most any helmet. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DexterBase 1 #16 June 20, 2003 I think they're calling it the TRV-22E. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaGimp 0 #17 June 20, 2003 actually i didnt know that you couldnt firewire between the IP and PC yet but guess chop chop and i will have to jump together to get video of eachother now haha"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
quade 4 #10 June 19, 2003 Depends on what extra functionality you're talking about, but generally speaking if you're only talking about the things that people normally use the camera for in freefall, then generally speaking it's difficult to justify the extra expense for things you're probably never going to use. The TRV19 would be adequate in a pinch, but I think the best value and choice for beginning camera flyers right now is the TRV22. In fact, I'll be picking one of these cameras up shortly to be my backup camera for Nationals and after that it will become my main camera.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthbound 0 #11 June 19, 2003 Thanks for that - I haven't looked yet, but I assume the TRV22 is compatible with existing helmet mounts? (this is all new to me ).... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #12 June 20, 2003 QuoteThanks for that - I haven't looked yet, but I assume the TRV22 is compatible with existing helmet mounts? (this is all new to me ).... What camera helmet are you planning on jumping there in Australia? And btw, isn't Down Under in PAL format? A 22 won't be of much use there... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedeisurf 0 #13 June 20, 2003 I use a dcr-pc 110 and I am very happy with the results. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earthbound 0 #14 June 20, 2003 To be honest, haven't looked at which helmet yet...we do use the PAL format, but I am pretty sure that Sony produce the 22 in that format for us folks down under Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #15 June 20, 2003 QuoteTo be honest, haven't looked at which helmet yet...we do use the PAL format, but I am pretty sure that Sony produce the 22 in that format for us folks down under Yeah, Sony will produce the 'same' camera as the 22 in PAL, but will give it another number. Probably 23 or something like that... As for a containment system for your camera, make sure it will fit -your- camera first. IF it is the same size at the 22, Bonehead has one that can be attached to most any helmet. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DexterBase 1 #16 June 20, 2003 I think they're calling it the TRV-22E. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaGimp 0 #17 June 20, 2003 actually i didnt know that you couldnt firewire between the IP and PC yet but guess chop chop and i will have to jump together to get video of eachother now haha"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ltdiver 3 #15 June 20, 2003 QuoteTo be honest, haven't looked at which helmet yet...we do use the PAL format, but I am pretty sure that Sony produce the 22 in that format for us folks down under Yeah, Sony will produce the 'same' camera as the 22 in PAL, but will give it another number. Probably 23 or something like that... As for a containment system for your camera, make sure it will fit -your- camera first. IF it is the same size at the 22, Bonehead has one that can be attached to most any helmet. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #16 June 20, 2003 I think they're calling it the TRV-22E. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #17 June 20, 2003 actually i didnt know that you couldnt firewire between the IP and PC yet but guess chop chop and i will have to jump together to get video of eachother now haha"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
