extreme 0 #1 March 7, 2005 Hi, As I don't have any experience with having any camera on my head while skydiving, recently I had a need to use video camera and there was a question. I have RW full face HAVOK from Bonehead composites and I would like to use it for mounting video camera because camera helmets are expensive and I really don't want to get into camera work. You understand my problem, should I use existing helmet for occassionaly filming or should I save money and buy a camera helmet even for light camera work? What are the risks with Havok? Thks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #2 March 7, 2005 Have you considered how you would mount a camera on that helmet? I can't think of a good way to attach a camera to a Havok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #3 March 7, 2005 Borrow someone's camera helmet. or pay a camera guy for whatever the "need" is. I don't think the Havok would work, it might work with a lipstick cam but I don't think you could open the visor.______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 March 7, 2005 1) Jump numbers? 2) Experience flying camera=better chance of usable debrief material. 3) Hire a cameraflyer for that occasional need, you'll be happier 4) A Havok would be a poor choice for mounting a camera. For many, many reasons. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 March 7, 2005 QuoteYou understand my problem, Yes, it's right here. QuoteI have RW full face HAVOK from Bonehead composites and I would like to use it for mounting video camera because camera helmets are expensive and I really don't want to get into camera work. Quoteshould I save money and buy a camera helmet even for light camera work? Yep. You'll be far happier and safer in the long run.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
extreme 0 #6 March 7, 2005 I thought I could attach holder for light video camera to a second holder for dytter so I can open and close visor or behind that on fix part of helmet so that visor can move. I have never jumped with camera. As I don't have enough money to buy myself special gear for all activities I thought I could use existing but as you said attachment to Havok will not be strong enough to hold a camera and that answeres my question. Thks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
