DSE 5 #1 April 8, 2008 HypEye Pro D connector/controller works with non-LANC camcorders. Sine the units are not for sale, and Mark felt there are some questions being asked that the video link might answer, here is a short vid on how the non-LANC camcorders can be controlled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USPA 0 #2 April 8, 2008 That thing is indeed loaded with features! I like the zoom memory... (I lost a number of jumps to "zoom-in") With all the connectors en possibilities I see this thing changing videography the same way the Cameye did...The trouble with skydiving; If you stink at it and continue to jump, you'll die. If you're good at it and continue to jump, you'll see a lot of friends die... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 April 8, 2008 Wow.. that is loaded with some features! Has pricing been announced yet?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #4 April 8, 2008 I do think it's kinda ironic that hypeye went from not needing a control button at all to having all those features. Looks pretty cool... a bit bigger than a cameye though? Wonder how it'll fit in helmets... maybe needs to be externally mounted with some helmets? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #5 April 8, 2008 I think you'll want to mount it externally anyway, ifyou want the video debrief. One thing I *really* like about the unit is that it allows the camera to never be removed from a cage/box/condom, and you can do video debrief with it, external microphone input to it. I look at a guy like Velocity photo who is using a wireless, and realize how perfect this is, because it's now plugging into the housing. Nice that's got a bolt-on rather than stick-on or zip-tie mount. But it is bigger. Wish I had one to put in my helmet to try out. With mine, I'm considering putting an external 3.5mm jack on there that will pigtail off the port. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 April 8, 2008 QuoteWow.. that is loaded with some features! Has pricing been announced yet? There is a preorder link for the Hypeye D Pro on the Get Hypoxic Website listing the price at $99 for the switch. An additional $29 for the expansion kit which appears to add the ability to attach a bite/tounge/blow switch, Interface with the L&B Optima Audible for visual indication, adds a puch button interface and includes a debrief cable. or you can just get the debrief cable for $10 and they have listed an estimated ship date of 9 May. ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #7 April 8, 2008 QuoteQuoteWow.. that is loaded with some features! Has pricing been announced yet? There is a preorder link for the Hypeye D Pro on the Get Hypoxic Website listing the price at $99 for the switch. An additional $29 for the expansion kit which appears to add the ability to attach a bite/tounge/blow switch, Interface with the L&B Optima Audible for visual indication, adds a puch button interface and includes a debrief cable. or you can just get the debrief cable for $10 and they have listed an estimated ship date of 9 May. Scott Wow. Is this compatible with all of the Sony cameras that have the d-connector?~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #8 April 8, 2008 Quote Is this compatible with all of the Sony cameras that have the d-connector? I noticed it after I said something... but there is a compatibility list... http://www.gethypoxic.com/ Here y'all can read about it yourself... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #9 April 8, 2008 Spot, Thank you for the info! It looks very impressive. There's a whole bunch of features I wouldunt use (imagine when you lost count of the presses...). But the usual stdby/rec function, auidable connection, and the bite switch connection are very cool. ...I guess I'll stop messing with the AV2 remote, this device is lot better, I'm sure it will be hard to compete against it in price as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bomb420 1 #10 April 8, 2008 Please see the compatibility list. Unfortunately, Not every camcorder with a D connector has the remote functionality. It is actually a fairly new interface. Glad you guys like it, its been 6 months in the making. The key sequences really are not that bad. It looks bad in the video because I was not paying attention and missed it the first time around . I'll fix it on the next video. I'm not an actor, just a dork trying to pay for ever increasing cost of jump tickets -Trunk HYPOXIC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSPScott 0 #11 April 8, 2008 Trunk, It looks like an awesome addition to the video world. Can I trade in my spare/ back-up Hypeye towards a new one??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #12 April 8, 2008 CX7 isn't on the list either on Sony's own web site! But guess what? The AV controller works with the CX7 too. I know 'cause I tried it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzthieve 0 #13 April 9, 2008 In his demonstartion video he uses the CX7, that makes it clear enough for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #14 April 9, 2008 I think Laszlo was testing his homemade controller.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #15 April 9, 2008 Quote I do think it's kinda ironic that Hypeye went from not needing a control button at all to having all those features. I'm all for Standby/On/Rec/Stop control, so I'm happy with this new A/V Cameye.. sorry Hypeye Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theskydiveguy 0 #16 April 9, 2008 Thanks DSE - Bout' TIME! ~J. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rave4funn 0 #17 April 14, 2008 I just ordered one. I hope I can mount it in the helmet rather than externally. I have a ridiculously big head though, and my helmet is pretty snug.--------------------------------------------------- http://www.myspace.com/rave4funn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VerticalRush 0 #18 April 30, 2008 I got rid of my cam eye for the hypoxic indicator because the button switch was problematic on my cam eye. How about a D-link indicator with no switch... less to go wrong??? I don't need to make adjustments after I leave the plane. I need to fly and and snap photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rave4funn 0 #19 May 2, 2008 QuoteI got rid of my cam eye for the hypoxic indicator because the button switch was problematic on my cam eye. How about a D-link indicator with no switch... less to go wrong??? I don't need to make adjustments after I leave the plane. I need to fly and and snap photos. Well, it can't hurt my situation any. I have missed my last two jumps because I cant seem to operate my camera with gloves on. Has anyone else had these problems with the button switch?--------------------------------------------------- http://www.myspace.com/rave4funn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #20 May 2, 2008 QuoteI got rid of my cam eye for the hypoxic indicator because the button switch was problematic on my cam eye. How about a D-link indicator with no switch... less to go wrong??? I don't need to make adjustments after I leave the plane. I need to fly and and snap photos. Amen. You have to reach up to push a switch anyways, why not just push the switch on the camcorder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #21 May 6, 2008 Very cool product, way to stay on top of the apparent coming death of LANC. Hopefully my PC-105s hold out for a little while to come, but when they go TU I'll have to rework my helmet setup, and it will probably involve one of these new indicators. Although... ahem... I think it's funny that your ad photo shows Sara with a hold on the flap hinge which is illegal in competition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #22 May 6, 2008 Well this bites. Apparently, the death of LANC came earlier than expected for me. The LANC port on my A1U died, with an estimated repair cost of $500-600 (if you look at the exploded diagram, you can see why,...EVERYTHING has to come off the chassis to access this port). I don't use it for skydiving anymore, but I do (did?) use it with a tripod-mounted zoom/record controller. Any idea if there is one of these available using the D-port? A good, variable-speed zoom controller is kinda important for other stuff I do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #23 May 6, 2008 I don't know of any zoom controller that works with the D port, but I do know a guy that might be able to customize a LANC controller to fit the D port and offer most of the same functions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #24 May 6, 2008 I'm all ears. If it costs significantly less than the repair, it could keep me in business. (Or I could use this as an excuse to get a V1U...) BTW, what do cameras like the PMW-EX1 use for zoom/focus control? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #25 May 6, 2008 EX1 uses a broadcast link connector (big, bulky, definitely not what you want). The HypEye D connector does control the PMWEX1 however... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
