The111 1 #1 March 14, 2006 This feels like another sort of stupid question, but here goes. Am considering getting rid of D-box on my topmounted DV cam (HC90) to conserve space. Although I will admit the D-box has saved me more than once when I stupidly ran my head into the bar on the Otter door. Anyway, my stupid question is this - has anyone ever had the relative wind push their zoom lever around? I haven't seen many other DVcams up close since the HC90 is the only one I've had, so I don't know what most zoom levers look like, but the zoom lever seems kind of big and I do a lot of backflying (and even some "headdown" wingsuit stuff ) and it just really seems like that lever would move. I guess if it did I'd just gaffer's tape it like I will have to do with the LCD anyway...www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #2 March 14, 2006 I'll buy your box from ya. And no, I've never had a problem with my other cameras and the zoom buttons.<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #3 March 14, 2006 When you see the few tiny, less then 1mm thick screws, that are all whats holding your camera in place, you'll probably want to rethink getting rid of your D-Box. Instead of just damaging your camera on a bump during exit, it could actualy mean loss of your camera...JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #4 March 14, 2006 QuoteWhen you see the few tiny, less then 1mm thick screws, that are all whats holding your camera in place, you'll probably want to rethink getting rid of your D-Box. What do you mean by that comment about the screws? It would be a 1/4" (much more than 1mm) screw... I will admit I like the protection offered by the Dbox, but my Rebel XT is not protected and is larger and more expensive, so more vulnerable. I am making myself extra careful to avoid bashing it in the plane... why can't I take the same care with the DVcam? The surface area from my new setup is killer for wingsuiting and I'm thinking just losing a little will help a lot. But I'm still not sure what I'll do...www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurgencamps 0 #5 March 14, 2006 QuoteWhat do you mean by that comment about the screws? It would be a 1/4" (much more than 1mm) screw... Euh, maybe the screws in your camera? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy 0 #6 March 14, 2006 I've never used a D-box of any kind (all top mounted stuff), and it hasn't been a problem. My camera is held on with the tripod screw and a strap. That said the zoom button on my current vid is very easy to move so but button has been gaffer taped over in a way that "stiffens" it up a bit. It can still be zoomed in and out, it just takes a little more force on the button. This wasn't done for the wind as that never seemed to be an issue, but because moving around / climbing out of the plane (mostly Cessna's) doesn't always make for a bump free scenario Fuzzy Ambition / Ability: Know the difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
