hukturn 0 #1 March 29, 2007 Alright, I have always been on the receiving end of the camera. I used to shoot some team video but I have, generally, left the great video shooting to the pros. Those who have taken this on as a discipline just like the avid RW jumper, the Instructor, Swoppers, et cetera. But, I have decided to some "light" videography within the formation(s). I would like to use my Sony MicroMV with a small open face. I would really like to use the Gath helmet since I would be able to take off the camera and use the helmet when I kayak. Has anyone developed a side mount for the Gath? Preferrably, one which houses the unit rather than leaving it exposed. I know, I know...I am asking for the world. But, what are your general thoughts and responses to my questions above? -Hukturn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 March 29, 2007 Uhm, i assume you're already using that camera for editing now? MicroMV is a pain in the ***, because of the codec you can't use most editing programs, because of the special ($$$) tapes and because you can't transfer between camera's (microMV<>miniDV) easily. But if you're ok with all of that, it's a very small camera which has its merits of course. Don't know about Gath but a very popular sidemount helmet at our dz is the Z1 freefly helmet. Removing a box is not practical AFAIK, so you'd be kayaking with a box on the helmet? ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hukturn 0 #3 March 30, 2007 Yup...I use it. Wifeypooh gave it to me a few years back for Christmas. After the past few years fighting with editing, blah, blah, blah, it is being retired into a skydiving camera. Like I said, it will be more of an "in formation" camera as opposed to "on top". I just need to find a use for it since I rarely ever use it, now. Editing in this use will be easy since it will really just be real-time recording and burning to DVD, with no editing. No, I do not want a box on the helmet when I kayak. I would like to remive the box & camera to kayak but re-attach for skydiving. I would like to be able to cross-use the helmet and sincethe Gath has several water applications, it is appealing to me. Truth be told, the camera is nice but it is extremely difficult. I just want to get a little use out of it. -Matthew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #4 March 30, 2007 I don't see how you can attach a box in a safe way so that you can easily remove the box again, esp on such a thin helmet - no place to "hide" screws in the liner. I'd just buy separate helmets if I were you, or get a top mount add-on on top of the helmet with a quick release on it. Or buy a glove for the camera, it's certainly small enough, for some fun shots. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #5 March 30, 2007 Considering the price of a Gath helmet and the price of a quick connect system (like a stroboframe) you are better off just buying another helmet. And you can make it much more secure/safe with a permanent attachment. JMO. Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
