Handycam DCR SR45

[DHolland 0]

Does anybody know if this camera will work for skydiving?
My dad bought this camera to do some video for his drumming business but after that he wont be using it too much. Just wondering if this camera will work if i decide to get into video after i get some more jumps in.
-Dennis

[DHolland 0]

Never mind I answered my own question once i read the "read this first sticky" In case anyone else has this question here is the answer quoted from the sticky. The camera in question is a hard drive camcorder.

Can I use a hard drive-type or DVD-based camcorders?
A: No, unless you're only doing hop n' pops from low altitudes. Hard drives require air pressure in order to function properly. DVD drives cannot manage the stress and bounce of freefall.
Stick with memory card or tape-based camcorders.

[rwieder 0]

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Stick with memory card or tape-based camcorders.

Go with the stick. Easy downloads, lots of memory. Tape blows, big time!

-Richard-
"You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

[brocc69 0]

You can use that camera! I use one myself. Thing is it's a hybrid (having both hdd & chip recording capability) & you have to record the video to a smartchip(sold separately) rather than the hdd.