BigM 2 #1 June 7, 2004 OK kids, I am finally adding a still camera to my helmet. I am using a stroboframe for the primary mounting mechanism for my still camera (an EOS Rebel). The question is, do I need anything additional? If so, what? I have seen bungee type straps over some cameras (on some that was the ONLY means of attachment). If they are the answer, where do I get them, or is that a home made type set up too? Many thanks in advance. Blue 111- Jeff "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #2 June 7, 2004 For a typical setup, I have found just a SF to be sufficient. JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 June 7, 2004 The easiest way to get your bungie is to ask your rigger. He should have some in stock at a fairly reasonable price. Maybe a buck. That said, I have mixed feelings about additional "safety" bungies. I know that folks want to try to retain their expensive gear if for some reason it gets knocked around, but a 1/4"-20 bolt is pretty strong. My feeling is that if for some reason I took a shot to the head, maybe a mid-air collision with another jumper, and my camera wanted to depart my helmet, I'd probably be better off letting it depart. I think the last thing I'd want is to have 3 pounds of stuff flopping around my head connected by a bungie cord. Then again, that's just me.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingarab 0 #4 June 7, 2004 I have to agree with that as well. A SF mount is excellent for your camera. I jump the same still and use a SF to mount. I mounted the two side screws and the main center screw. If something should hit them and rip the camera off, I would rather that they it slam my head and neck into some awkward position that I could not get out of. As an example, feel free to view my video when I had such a hard opening, it actually broke the rivets on my helmet and I lost all my equipment from 4K feet. Had I been wearing the chin strap and chin cup at the same time (like the mfr recommends..why I have no idea) I amsure a broken neck would have come out of it. You can see the video at http://www.flyingarab.com under the videos / fun jumps section. It was painful.Sincerely, FlyingArab www.flyingarab.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
