Camera jumps.

[GeordieSkydiver 0]

I am know I'm way way off being expierenced enough, but when is it normal to start jumping with a camera.

I dont mean for commercial reasons, just for fun.

Lee _______________________________

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[towerrat 0]

i believe the standard recommendation is 500 jumps

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[quade 4]

Start here.

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1108540

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[Merkur 1]

Check the related forum. This questions is several times discussed there with all the pros and cons and the general newbie opinion, that it can't be so different and the oldies opinion that it is.

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[AndyMan 7]

A better place to ask would be the photography and video forum.

That said, the USPA 'C' license or foriegn equivalent is a good starting point.

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[GeordieSkydiver 0]

Durrrrhhhh..... sorry guys, I never even realised there was a camera forum.... my bad...

Thanks.

Lee _______________________________

In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy?
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[nacmacfeegle 0]

Lee, normal, or bare minimum? In the UK it is 200 jumps, a camera brief from an experienced camera flier, and an okay from a CCI who knows you.

I think.

Fun or commercial, its all the the same in the eyes of the BPA.

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[rhys 0]

500 jumps? dreaming buddy. here wae can jump from 100 jumps with a camera! 200 to jump with a tandem! you have been jumping for 11 years and have done 100 jumps so currency may be a problem but ask your dzso what you local recommendations are. there is no reason why you can't jump with a camera soon! it will probably make you jump more often!

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[GeordieSkydiver 0]

I've jumped 40+ in the last 3 months. So I'm reasonably current.

I'm not planning to jump camera for quite a while, I like my neck the way it is.

Lee _______________________________

In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy?
http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

[skylee_pinoy 0]

GeordieSkydiver... here in our place it doesn't matter.... as long as JM's observes you're good... i did first video jump on my 14th... designed my belly mount. and on my 15th jump... i did my first jump video mounted on helmet... it did great... get a good coach. it's a risk that i know of... made my own ringsight and camera flatform... see pics. i now have 66 jumps and non of those jumps i missed to video. GET A GOOD COACH... but you know... since you're there... you should follow regulations there in your place.

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[GeordieSkydiver 0]

Er yeah...

Good luck with that.

I hope you dont die.

Lee _______________________________

In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy?
http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk

[skylee_pinoy 0]

yeah... that's what i was praying before... any plans of you guys visiting our country? search CEBU, PHILIPPINES... BLUES!!!

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