My setup

[blair700 0]

Flat top pro, Pc330, and Cannon IXlite OR DigiRebelWhat do you think?
Thanks
Blair

[ltdiver 3]

Please tell me that you have more than just the velcro strap holding your video camera in that base box.

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[riggerrob 643]

I like the way you mounted the long lens on the SLR well back from the leading edge. Should reduce the incidence of damage during a riser slap

[pattersd 0]

You need to look into a way of protecting your remote plug on the camera. When it gets hit by a riser, your camera will incur lots of damage. I would look into swapping sides for the camera and video, that way the remote plug is on top of the plate behind the video, instead of sticking off the side of the helmet.
I'm still working on how to mount a still on my FTP fore max protection and versatility.

[Zee 0]

Any risk of picking up part of the helmet or the video camera if you mount a wide angle on the still camera? If I mounted my SLR (not digital) that far back with a 15mm fisheye it would pick up half of the video camera and part of the mounting plate. I know digital SLR's use multiplication factors and if I'm not mistaken, a 15mm is comparable to a 24mm when mounted on a 10D - I just tried it with a 24 mm on my FTP for shits and giggles it picked up part of the mounting plate in the bottom of the frame.

Just wondering - it looks like a comfortable weight distribution having it mounted that far back.

Oh yeah, and Pattersd is absolutely right - one smack on that remote plug and it's time to whip out the credit card.

Peace,
Z

Action©Sports

[blair700 0]

Thanks everyone.
The strap is the only thing holding the camera in, although it fits snug enough in the foam of the box that it stays when inverted and shaken without the strap...but I do worry about it and MAY do something with the tripod screw hole.
As far as the remote location, yes it does protrude out, however the helmet itself and its broadness protect it somewhat from a riser strike, I have about 200 jumps on it with the still in the same place, I just recently had the box moved up to accomodate the digiRebel. I've not had any issues YET with the remote plug/strike scenario, but I bet on a nasty spinner I'd likely tear some stuff up.
And yes, I'm SURE if I put a wide angle on you would pick up the helmet in the field of view. Fortunately, I'm able to get away with the std lens as I primarily shoot tandems. On occasion I shoot small freefly formations, and as long as I'm flying decent, I can capture 4, sometimes 6 ways if they are tight. I do have a hawkeye that I fly for fun and wingsuits, and jump the vid on the left side and still up top, so I could use that helmet with a super wide angle on the stills one day
One thing my box guy is working on for me is a carbon fiber 'lid' for the video box. I have a bad habit of smacking my head on alot of hard stuff in and outside the plane I just want a little more protection up there.
As always, its a work in progress, and I'm always grateful for ANY suggestions or feedback to help us all learn more.
Later
Blair
O yea, I can't believe ITdiver didn't say anything about my ghetto ass locking tripod mount dohicky that holds the still cams on
It's no stroboframe, but......

[ltdiver 3]

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O yea, I can't believe ITdiver didn't say anything about my ghetto ass locking tripod mount dohicky that holds the still cams o

Yeah, I saw that but thought, with your jump numbers, it would be like beating a dead horse if I spoke out on something SO obvious.

ltdiver (that's LTDIVER to you, sir)

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[quade 4]

I would have thought flipping the cameras to the other sides would make a bit more sense, but I guess it all depends on the "other" still camera you're using.

By flipping the cameras left to right, I -think- you'd find the position of the cameras would protect the plugs a bit more and be less prone to damage.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver