SimonSays 0 #1 December 22, 2008 Appreciate Advice: I'd like to start jumping with a video camera (side mounted) on free fly jumps - fun, not work. I have no experience with video and are starting the process of educating myself. I have a few questions, which I need help with: Are tape camcoders the only ones suitable for skydiving? Are any of the new HD camcorders with memory sticks suitable? Are any of the new HD hard drive camcorders any good? Which HD camcorders are the most used (which I'm assuming means the tried-and-tested best). Many thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #2 December 22, 2008 The search function works really well. All of your questions have been asked before. Tape = Sony HC1,3,5,7 or 9 Memory Stick = Sony CX7, 12 Hard drives don't work at altitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacTim 0 #3 December 22, 2008 The only can you can buy for sidmounting purpose is the TG1/3. The ones in the post above are too big..... But of corse you CAN side mont them... //Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #4 December 22, 2008 They can all be side mounted. It might not be advisable. The only helmet I would use for side mounting any of these is the FF3 from 2k Composites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #5 December 22, 2008 QuoteThe search function works really well. All of your questions have been asked before. Tape = Sony HC1,3,5,7 or 9 Memory Stick = Sony CX7, 12 Hard drives don't work at altitude. I still don't understand how people are sit flying with a CX7 cause i couldn't get it to work at all.~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
rhys 0 #6 December 23, 2008 QuoteThe search function works really well. All of your questions have been asked before. We need a 'good' thread about this subject. QuoteMemory Stick = Sony CX7, 12 Bith of these cameras are useless for freeflying, I am interested to see if anyone has hade the same sort of Image stabaliser problems on there HD solid state cameras, In particular I am interested in the Panasonic SD9 Sony CX7's and 12's are a waste of money if freeflying is what you are after. even handy cam gets wavy images with these cameras."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #7 December 24, 2008 Quote Quote Memory Stick = Sony CX7, 12 Bith of these cameras are useless for freeflying, ... Sony CX7's and 12's are a waste of money if freeflying is what you are after.s. This should be made a sticky on top of this forum. BTW, for us Euros CX7=CX6 and CX12=CX11. Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #8 December 24, 2008 Quote This should be made a sticky on top of this forum. BTW, for us Euros CX7=CX6 and CX12=CX11. it is, more or less. Problem is, many people don't read the stickies at the top of the forum, even though they say "Read me before posting here." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlieSkues2006 0 #9 January 4, 2009 QuoteThe only can you can buy for sidmounting purpose is the TG1/3. The ones in the post above are too big..... But of corse you CAN side mont them... //Tim Anyone got experience with this camera and freeflying? Thanks, martijn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AS1 0 #10 January 4, 2009 It's The HC5/7 can be sidemounted fine in a 2k FF3. It's only 12mm wider than the old 2k FF2 with a PC series in it. Not everyones choice but works for me. Try this link to see if it works. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2964114;page=unread#unread The CX models fit in it fine too. No problems free flying with the HC5 either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
