flr169 0 #1 October 9, 2004 Hey all........... I'm thinking of buying a dvd video camera this winter to use when im out sledding and one day to also be used when i'm skydiving... hopefully at the end of next summer i will have enough jumps in for that.... anyways what is everyone's opinion / thoughts on a video camera..... would prefer it to be as small as possible with the option of lens changes and possible to be able to hook up a pencil size camera to it..... reason for this would be for when i'm sledding....have the video camera in my nice warm pocket and have the pencil camera mounted onto my helmet.... thanks in advance on any info........ one more thing....i'm very green when it comes to video cameras.........that is on all the lingo and what they can do.... Mike............ ====================================Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 October 9, 2004 Right now -none- of the DVD cameras seem to be working too well for freefall. You might want to hold off of that particular technology until things get a little better.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #3 October 9, 2004 Thanks quade........... So if dvd camera's aren't that great yet.......... What else could u recommend........ Thanks Mike ========================Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #4 October 9, 2004 i would give the dvd camera another year at least until it hits the standard we need. The pc 105 is a good camera(sony) you will find it is really coming down in price at the moment as well and the standard battery life is around 100minutes without the lcd screen being open. Good luck in finding what you need but dont be letting a camera sales man tell you what you need. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 October 10, 2004 I think that just about any of the Sony MiniDV cameras are probably going to work for you. You don't need to spend a fortune for a camera you'll be using for freefall video. The two video cameras I'm currently jumping were pretty near the bottom of the miniDV line (well, actually one of them was the bottom of the line-up), but they produce excellent quality results all things considered.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #6 October 10, 2004 thanks guys.... any chance u have some web sites bookmarked with info on the pc line up..... when i goto sony's site they don't have the pc100 or pc105 on there....or at least I didn't find it... thanks again..... also what do u all think of panasonic...... Mike =================================Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #7 October 10, 2004 I am not a fan of any camera but the sony range, and there i can be fussy. I do not know anyone who jumps a panasonic, and i think sony has proved themselves to the industry. You should stay with sony as there are many skydivers that will always be able to help you with it. I am in the U.K. so my bookmarks will be no good for you. At the moment though there are stores in the U.K that are selling the pc-105 for under 800u.s. dollars if this is any help to you. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
