blackout 0 #1 February 11, 2008 I know there are alot of different issues when it comes to camera flying but I just wanted to know what jump #'s everyone started camera flying around. It is one of the main things I would love to do and wanted to know what everyone thought would be a good time to get into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #2 February 11, 2008 Check this thread for answers, and this you might also find useful“The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #3 February 11, 2008 All the safety issues aside, samera flying is a costly hobby/sickness. I think the wisest point to start flying a camera, is the point where all the money you will invest in camera-gear, is no longer needed to be spent on getting more jumps (thus skills and experience).JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #4 February 11, 2008 AMEN to that brother.... It costed me an arm and a leg coughing up the $$ for all gear I suddenly had an absolute need for.... The lesson to learn must be... Make a shitload of $$ and then get your gear together... “The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #5 February 11, 2008 It was also the main thing I wanted to do. I spent my first 100 jumps working on belly skills and trying not to worry about it to much. From 100 to 200 was almost totally spent towards camera skills, however not with a camera on my head. I worked with an Instructor who at first made a few fun jumps with me and then, and only then, allowed me to chase a few of his tandems, with strict instructions as to how close and when to track off etc. Purchased camera helmet at 200 jumps and continued working on the skills required. Made my first DZ paid video at jump# 288, when they were real short on videots. From there I started filling in when they needed me, and continued to hone my skills even when they did not. Around 500 jumps I got my spot in the video rotation. This is just my story, but I think it is about as fast as you should expect to progress into the video world. Both in terms of safety and skill (not meant to sound cocky as if my skill progression was the fasted anyone should expect, just don’t expect the DZ, or some team, to give you a job as soon as you get a camera. You have to prove your talent and earn your spot). I very strongly support the USPA's guideline of not wearing a camera until 200. There are many good posts scattered in this forum about the subject, just search for them. I now have aprox. 1300 jumps. I fly camera every single weekend. I average 5 to 10 tandem, 1 to 5 AFF, and 1 to 5 RW videos each weekend. Oh, and my skill level is NO WHERE close to where I would like it to be. So be patient, be safe, and do not forget to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
