The111 1 #1 April 18, 2005 When I talk to people about video cameras, both on the DZ and on here, I always hear Sony PC-10x cameras mentioned, leading me to believe they're popular and good. I hear the PC-109 mentioned a LOT. Also, looking at lists of "compatible cameras" on helmet manufacturer pages, I see something like this, for example (from 2KC's page): Q: What cameras can be used with the 2KC Helmets? FF2 fits PC-6 ,8 , 9, 100, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 110, 120, 330, 350, 1000, HCxx However, when I search the Sony webpage I can't find a reference to almost any of these cameras. Are they all old models or something? If so, what's a new inexpensive camera good enough for someone looking to do say, tandem video?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 April 18, 2005 Yes those are all discontinued models. Sony tends to bring out several new models per year - thus something that JUST came out and is the newest thing on the market with only a couple of people at the DZ having one since it's so new... will actually be only 2 weeks away from "obsolescence" according to the Sony website. Almost those listed in your post are fine. If you buy something other than one of those the likelihood is it's the same shape and size anyway and only has one slightly different feature which justifies a new model and thus more $$ for Sony. It's all marketing. Even if it's not the same size, 2K helmets are built to measure, for both your head and the camera. If you tell them what camera you're buying they'll build it to fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #3 April 18, 2005 Yes, many of those are older models -- still good when you can find them. Try Ebay. Sony HC 20 is a very inexpensive model and is good for video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j3zz 0 #4 April 18, 2005 As above many are discontinued, But you will find also that there is normall another refix ie. A PC 107 is infact a DCR-PC107 I have just looked at the UK website and it is now showing as a previous model, aish. Anyway just go the Sony site and look for MiniDV camcorders Jezz "Now I know why the birds fly" Hinton Skydivers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #5 April 19, 2005 yeah when you search you have to look for DCR-PC1xx and it'll show on ebay etc. The 100, 105 and 109 are really nice<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
