littlestranger 0 #1 November 1, 2004 Couldn't find anything in this forum on Sony's DCR-HC30. I really like it's analog to digital capabilities, otherwise it seems to be very similar to the DCR-HC20...except for price. Anyone flying this camera, what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #2 November 1, 2004 Do a search for HC30 Its in there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #3 November 1, 2004 I am flying a HC30. I am very impressed with it. I use it on a side mount when I am fun jumping or following students, and have it mounted on a FTP with my EOS300D for Tandems and filming FS etc. The image quality is excellent and I particularly like the easy cam button. The only critisism I have is that the power switch can be fiddly to operate with thick gloves on, something I have to do alot now the cold weather has arrived in Europe. BuzzIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlestranger 0 #4 November 2, 2004 QuoteDo a search for HC30 Its in there Yeah, I found it. Saying I didn't find anything was a bit of an exageration on my part. Glad you still like yours freekflyguy, cause that's the kind of input I need, tried and true. Also found a post from Mike Zban about the titanium wide angle lens which I was also considering and have now decided against. Appreciate the info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 November 3, 2004 Sony introduced the HC 20, HC 30 and HC 40 models in the spring of 2004. All three HC models share the same case, but the quality of the "guts" goes up with the price. I bought an HC 40 five months ago and have done about 200 tandem jumps with it strapped to my left hand. My HC 40 paid for itself in less than 2 months. The main reason I chose the HC 40 was its one megapixel CCD, the same size as the more expensive PC 109. I have jumped it with both 0.3 and 0.2 wide angle lenses from www.generationfreefly.com. As soon as a I figured out the "EASY" switch, color and contrast improved dramatically. Overall, I am happy with my HC 40. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #6 November 3, 2004 QuoteAll three HC models share the same case Actually, the HC40 case is a little higher than the others. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #7 November 3, 2004 QuoteActually, the HC40 case is a little higher than the others. It is VERY SLIGHTLY bigger. I have a HC 40 and have been very happy with it. BoneHead now makes a box for the HC20/30/40 and it works great.... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annaandbob 0 #8 November 5, 2004 hi riggerbob. I also have an hc40 that I use in a camera glove. I am finding it is turning itself off during opening. Any advice ? Bob....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #9 November 5, 2004 My HC40 has only turned itself OFF a couple of times. No explanation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
