palidor 0 #1 May 8, 2005 I recently set-up a bullet cam helmet with a RF-concepts 21CWSHRX connected to a Sony DCR-HC32. I am having issues with a yellow discoloration of the video when transitioning between bright and darker shots during a skydive. I was wondering if anyone out there using a similar set-up have had and hopefully solved this problem. A second annoyance I'm having comes from the LANC controller. Using the LANC controller to turn the camera on sends the camera into "TAPE" mode, when I need it to go into "PLAY/EDIT" mode in order to record from the analog inputs of the bullet cam. Any help would be appreciated, -James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTo 0 #2 May 10, 2005 hi, I am using the bullet cam(s) for over a year now, and are veryhappywith it. recently I installed a second cam on my helmet, with a wider lens, and can switch between the two cameras in flight. The coloration you are mentioning is not recognizable to me. But that can also be because I usualy do not have big differences in light, filming merely CRW. But try to replace the camera at rfconceps, they have great end user support (I had to chnage mine because I saw vignetting with my first cam) And about the LANC: you have to use a cameye sports in combination with the recorder,this will enable you to have a record button that directly starts recording. Note that the recoder has to be in video mode hope this helpsCaren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
didone 0 #3 May 10, 2005 Sometimes I experienced some issues in particular at exit. Long story short, I came to the conclusion that it was due to the thermal shock (it was winter) experienced by the battery. I am not an engineer, but I was told that the sudden change in temperature was creating a drop in the power provided to the camera. I switched from a 9v to a 12v battery, and kept it protected inside the elmet, and it was ok. 'Hope this helps. Diego Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klund 0 #4 May 10, 2005 Quoterecently I installed a second cam on my helmet, with a wider lens, and can switch between the two cameras in flight. Caren, How do you switch between the cameras? Some sort of switch? - Kristian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTo 0 #5 May 11, 2005 QuoteQuoterecently I installed a second cam on my helmet, with a wider lens, and can switch between the two cameras in flight. Caren, How do you switch between the cameras? Some sort of switch? - Kristian yep, i have a switch at the back of my helmet, and can move it between left and right. Since i usualy only shoot CRW video, i have my hands already up in the ait (toggles) so the movement to the switch is small and not interfering my flight. carenCaren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parky1 0 #6 May 11, 2005 I have a PC105 and had the same "Yellowing" when going from dark into light. eg. exiting the plane. I had my cam on sport setting and changed it to Beach and Ski which I'm sure you can do with your cam. If the software on your cam is the same as the 105, set your cam to camera, press the FN on screen button, choose menu, execute on Program AE and choose Beach and ski Hope it works if not try some of the other settings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #7 May 12, 2005 QuoteI came to the conclusion that it was due to the thermal shock (it was winter) experienced by the battery. I am not an engineer, but I was told that the sudden change in temperature was creating a drop in the power provided to the camera. I switched from a 9v to a 12v battery, and kept it protected inside the elmet, and it was ok. == Alkaline and NiCad and NiMH batteries are subject to temperature changes. Lithium isn't. You might try that if you're not already using a lithium battery. --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Faber 0 #8 May 13, 2005 QuoteI have a PC105 and had the same "Yellowing" when going from dark into light. eg. exiting the plane. I had my cam on sport setting and changed it to Beach and Ski which I'm sure you can do with your cam. If the software on your cam is the same as the 105, set your cam to camera, press the FN on screen button, choose menu, execute on Program AE and choose Beach and ski Hope it works if not try some of the other settings. nice tips.. im on the edgde of trashing my cam as im going mad from this(in BASE world were you often se ground and sky ... ill try this aswell I must add that using 10 AA betteryes does help abit but dosnt take it all... hopes the software settings might help... Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Faber 0 #8 May 13, 2005 QuoteI have a PC105 and had the same "Yellowing" when going from dark into light. eg. exiting the plane. I had my cam on sport setting and changed it to Beach and Ski which I'm sure you can do with your cam. If the software on your cam is the same as the 105, set your cam to camera, press the FN on screen button, choose menu, execute on Program AE and choose Beach and ski Hope it works if not try some of the other settings. nice tips.. im on the edgde of trashing my cam as im going mad from this(in BASE world were you often se ground and sky ... ill try this aswell I must add that using 10 AA betteryes does help abit but dosnt take it all... hopes the software settings might help... Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
