Still top mount cessna

[martz 0]

Is it possible to get a still camera top mounted on an hawkeye if I jump from a cessna ???

Ii it too tight ?? if so, what's the solution ?

Thanks

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Ourson # 5
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[chopchop 0]

Cesna Caravan? 182? 206? teheeh.. just kidding.. I assume 182 or 206.. I have a hawkeye with a digital Rebel on top and have made quite a few jumps from our 206 with it.. Enjoy.

chopchop
gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking..

Lotsa Pictures

[martz 0]

No "Z" bracket, just on the top ??

Do you have pics of your setup ?

Thanks a lot

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Ourson # 5
impatient de sauter # 1

[AggieDave 6]

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Is it possible to get a still camera top mounted on an hawkeye if I jump from a cessna ???

If Aggieland's vidiots jump with top mounted stills and video on their Flattops out of our narrow body 182, I don't see why it would be a problem for you with a hawkeye.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[chopchop 0]

click my sigline... it'll take you to the front page of my site.. It is not closeups of the helmet but you'll see.. the still is just bolted on top. And i am 6' tall, 240 pounds.. and old and creaky.. If I can do it, anyone can.

chopchop
gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking..

Lotsa Pictures

[martz 0]

thanks chop chop

it's appreciated !

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Ourson # 5
impatient de sauter # 1

[pope 0]

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Is it possible to get a still camera top mounted on an hawkeye if I jump from a cessna ???

Ii it too tight ?? if so, what's the solution ?

Thanks

Maybe I'm dense, but what does plane type have to do with still camera mounting decision?

[StevePhelps 0]

I do 95% of my video jumps out of C-182. See my avatar for my set up. No problems. Initially I bumped the camera once or twice. After that I put gaffers tape across the top to protect the finish and learned how low to duck.

[martz 0]

pope I asked the question because of the heigh in a cessna ...

I wasn't sur if I need a Z bracket, so i'll mount the still directly on the top

thanks

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Ourson # 5
impatient de sauter # 1

[mark135 0]

Both my wife and I have hundreds of camera jumps out of 182's with a protec and mounting bracket.

Its not a problem.

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"It seemed like a good idea at the time"

[Shyandinnocent 0]

i have 100s of jumps from a 182 with a top mount stillscamera. In my opinion, that's the only place you'll want it...

It's never too late for a low turn!

[martz 0]

I saw somes setup with the still on the front with a bracket ..

what so you think about it ???

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Ourson # 5
impatient de sauter # 1

[Shyandinnocent 0]

Two of the photographers on our DZ have their stills mounted on a bracket, so that the camera 'hangs' down in front of their forhead.
I think this desing is a REALLY good way to snag lines or have riser hang ups in the event of wild openings. In light of the fatalities in recent years, where camerapeople have cut away mains snagged on their helmets and not released their helmets, I would not recommend this setup to anyone.

Hope that answers your question!
Peace and Love
IM

It's never too late for a low turn!