Should i get the Sony DCR PC 109E??

[HIGHSPEEDDUDE 0]

I need some advice. I'm looking to buy my first camera for jumping. On first look the 109 looks fine - small, widescreen option.
Anyone jumping it yet?
Is it a real problem with the LANC port on the helmet side?
Anything else i should be aware of??
It would seem that lenses aren't a problem because both Way Cool and Royal Lens do (or will v shortly) 25mm lenses or adaptors.


All comments welcome.

Thanks
HIGHSPEED!

[quade 4]

I'd only get the "E" version if I was living in Europe.

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[Squeak 17]

the E version is PAL, if you'recin Europe or Oz than go for it.
If your a yank your need NTSC which is just a plain old 109

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[nacmacfeegle 0]

The thing to check, whenever you see an E extension to a Sony camera, is whether or not it will take digital input back to the cam.
In this case you are good to go.
Long story short, some European models, from Sony in particular, come neutered by disabling video inputs.
As Squeak points out, E-models are PAL.

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[HIGHSPEEDDUDE 0]

Thanks, i am in Europe so the 'E' is fine. Wondered what that meant. I've also been told that the camera is auto power switching so i can plug it into power in the US.

[flyingfrog 0]

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I've also been told that the camera is auto power switching so i can plug it into power in the US.

even if not.. this was never an issue of sony cameras I'm aware of, as the charger can handle 110V - 220V

[HIGHSPEEDDUDE 0]

Any other major issues the first time buyer should be aware of??
To do with the jumping i mean??

[riggerrob 643]

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Any other major issues the first time buyer should be aware of??
To do with the jumping i mean??

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