Chronica 0 #1 November 11, 2008 I would like to start videoing tandems and my fun jumps, but i have problem buying since i never did much video jumps before. Now with new technology we are able to place a small lighter video camera on top of our helmets, but i am not sure if its better. I am a freeflyer, would this change my head position in order to get all i see on tape? I think for belly it would be great but I am worried about going vertical. Also, from what i understand mini Dv still sounds more reliable and safe to me than using a memory card. If you respond to this please help me in deciding, in your opinion, is the camera better on top or on the side of the helmet and mini DV or memory card? I have seen a few freefly instructors have a memory card and extra small camera on top, but they dont do any tandem videoing so i think perhaps it would be very different. Tell me what you think please! Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #2 November 11, 2008 I'll take this one. Welcome to the video forum. There are a couple of things that will help you with your questions. First, I recommend you fill in your profile so people what know your experience level is, what experts may reside at your home DZ, and what kind of jumping you do. Be prepared for the recommendation to be "don't fly video" if the people here don't think you have the experience to add more risk to your jumps. Second, do a thorough search on this forum for the subjects you are interested in FIRST. The questions you are asking have been asked many, many times before, and any opinions on these subjects have already been expressed (ad naseum). Rather than make others do the work for you, use the search function (top right). If you do this you will have a lot more knowledge, and any remaining questions will be better received. Lastly, if you have never flown video before, no one here will recommend you start with tandems. You will discover the reasons quickly if you do a search. Also, read, read, read the sticky at the top of this forum. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
