Katieatasc 0 #1 July 21, 2005 This is the thing. Wolf camera has kept my PC9 for so long repairing it, that they now say they are just going to replace it. However PC9 and PC105's no longer exist. The question is what is a good camera to relace it with. All PC's are no longer and the PC1000 is not good for when you are doing 20min calls for video. Any suggestions on what next to get? Thanks, Katie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #2 July 21, 2005 Quote...and the PC1000 is not good for when you are doing 20min calls for video... It's not? Why do you say that? (Haven't used the PC1000 for jumping yet but there are a few on the way...)Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katieatasc 0 #3 July 22, 2005 Umm...Sony Corperate, where my camera was sent to from Ritz camera, said that they are now discontinued and their PC1000 is the next model, which isn't good for flying video, when it's your job. That's why I say that. However, if you know of any Ritz cameras from East coast to west coast, with a PC9 of PC105, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it. I sat down with the guy I deal with a Ritz today, and we could not find a single one. I'm stumped... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #4 July 22, 2005 I meant why is the PC1000 not good for jumping...I've only heard good reviews of it for flying video.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #5 July 22, 2005 What about the PC 330? I'm still hangging on my PC 101http://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #6 July 22, 2005 Cons: The battery is small and internal. You can't get a bigger one for it. The case is not very rugged. No external button, just on screen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #7 July 22, 2005 Last year's Sony HC20, HC30 and HC40 work great. I did videoed 200 of my tandem students last year with an HC40. This year's HC21, HC3? and HC42 look equally good. Right now I am sewing up a Handy-Mount for an HC21. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim 0 #8 July 22, 2005 I had also only heard good things about the PC1000 and was planning on buying on this week. would people be able to enlighten me in any major flaws in it so i dont make a bad buy =) is it mainly the battery duration that is the main factor. cause eventually i will be wanting to get into videoing tandems. Thanks in advance Life is Great. Even Greater what we do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #9 July 22, 2005 I really want to see the how the footage turns out from the 1000. Keep us posted. I have yet to see a good 3-chip hold up to freefall without blurring. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 #10 August 1, 2005 Jumped a PC1000 this weekend (about 10 jumps). Perfect video, saturated colors, zero blurring, zero artifacts. Recorded in 16:9 and tried a couple of jumps with the "Cinematic" mode. Haven't had a chance to compare the standard clips vs. "Cinematic" yet. Next weekend (Rantoul) I'll use 4:3. Still learning though. Very pleased with the ergonomics and quality, especially compared with my pc350. Sure wish these folks would put the video out on the left side though.------------------- ...if ignorance is bliss, I'm in Nirvana... you don't know what you don't know 'til you don't know it. GravityGone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #11 August 2, 2005 Sweeeeet! Stop by my booth if you get a chance and show me some footage! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NESkydivr 0 #12 September 20, 2005 Mark - How did the battery perform? Did you get good time out of it?I LOVE jumping clouds, but jumping triples takes most of my time (and $$$)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NESkydivr 0 #13 September 20, 2005 QuoteMark - How did the battery perform? Did you get good time out of it? BTW, I know I am VERY young in the sport (my profile shows it,) but I am doing research. I won't be jumping a camera very soon, but like to learn all I can from those who do.I LOVE jumping clouds, but jumping triples takes most of my time (and $$$)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #14 October 5, 2005 QuoteJumped a PC1000 this weekend (about 10 jumps). Perfect video, saturated colors, zero blurring, zero artifacts. Recorded in 16:9 and tried a couple of jumps with the "Cinematic" mode. Haven't had a chance to compare the standard clips vs. "Cinematic" yet. Next weekend (Rantoul) I'll use 4:3. Still learning though. Very pleased with the ergonomics and quality, especially compared with my pc350. Sure wish these folks would put the video out on the left side though. Two months later, you still agree with what you posted back then??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
