JayhawkJumper 0 #1 April 5, 2004 I have an Azimuth flat top on the way from 2k. I need to get a camera mount for my PC101. Just wondering what everyone thinks of the bonehead Dboxes and the Tom Sander roll cage. I saw that bonehead had hinged boxes as well as moulded ones, anyone have an opinion on one vs. the other. Anyone jump with the rim world video mounts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #2 April 5, 2004 The new D-boxes are just big. The rollcages are heavier. I really prefer the lightness of the D-box system, but the unnecessary size is a pain. And I have the big PC120, and it could be much smaller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 April 5, 2004 Here are some alternatives that may suit your need that are lighter and less bulky. Click ME There are other combos on the other listed pages as well."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #4 April 5, 2004 I've seen the mounts from Rim World video, I emailed about the price on them, do you happen to know how much they cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #5 April 5, 2004 Quotedo you happen to know how much they cost? No, I don't know what the prices run.Sorry"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie 0 #6 April 5, 2004 I have just the thing. The weight of the box is 95 grams. www.cookiecomposites.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 April 5, 2004 QuoteThe new D-boxes are just big. The rollcages are heavier. I really prefer the lightness of the D-box system, but the unnecessary size is a pain. And I have the big PC120, and it could be much smaller. A Cookie Black Box will fix both of these issues, the box is light and strong and is moulded to the camera shape so it's also lower profile than the D boxes http://www.cookiecomposites.com/ check them out hereYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #8 April 5, 2004 can you mount the cookie box on a flat top? The bottom of it looks curved like it might not fit very flush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 April 5, 2004 it's not curved on the base, just rounded corners. I've seen them Top mounted as well, and they worked fine for those guysI have a Cookie Helmet, and I've got a box on the way, the pictures don't do them justice (any mfgr for that matter). THey really are well made.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputnik 0 #10 April 5, 2004 sounds cool.... would it fit to a bonehead freefly helmet with no flat mounting area? sputnik_________________________________________ Life's NOT a journey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #11 April 5, 2004 not certain about that, BUT they do have an adaptor for non-flat helmets. that goes on top of the helmet to make it a flat topYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 April 5, 2004 Were you able to examine the Azimuth first? IMO it has some design flaws. How much was it? The Roll cage is nice, but unless something has changed recently, there are several of the newer cameras that they do not have designs for. The hinge top boxes are nice, and provide quick access to the camera AND the reloading/tape change.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #13 April 5, 2004 I did examine an Azimuth, I was actually able to visit the factory, talk to the designer, try on a helmet, talk about the tests they did on it etc... The Azimuth actually grew out of a project helmet they did for Arri. They built this incredible helmet with a custom built Arri 35 mm movie camera built into the helmet along with a ground to air video tap and some other goodies. I guess Arri wants to rent it out to movie productions, I don't know how well that will work, but it's an impressive setup. As far as design flaws I definately didn't see any. Could you be more specific? I liked what they had done with it. It has a little bit larger piece in the back which I thought was more comfy and a nice cutaway which was tested under very heavy loads. It's a 2 ring cutaway instead of the Schumacher hinge but it works just the same. The cover for the ratchet was also a little lower profile than the FTP I thought. edit: It retails for $585.00 which includes a custom paint job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlvaroCarvalho 0 #14 April 6, 2004 Hello... Just a feedback on Cookie Black boxes. They're great! Very light and reliable.Cheers, Hey...ho...let's go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 April 6, 2004 Nice, What lens is that on the box? Is that just a filter or a WA lens??You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlvaroCarvalho 0 #16 April 6, 2004 That's a PC9 + UV Filter + X-Dream Opitics Skyline 0.3x This Blackbox from Cookie fits perfectly all low profile WA lenses (Red/Blue Eye, X-Dream, Diamond...) Cheers, Hey...ho...let's go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
