DSE 5 #1 February 17, 2009 Not optimal for most skydiving but it is an interesting cam. 1/4" sensors, still CCD (JVC owns a lot of stock in a CCD manufacturer) but it's got high end Fuji glass, 1080p internal processing, 34Mbps, and records ISO Base to SDHC cards, but also is the first camera to offer in-camera conversion to proprietary Final Cut formats. It's about the same size as the Sony A1/HC1 camcorders, but at 35Mbps, a lot more robust. 4K retail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #2 February 17, 2009 Looks cool, but you'd have to be crazy to jump with something that big on your head! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #3 February 17, 2009 I thought you jump with an HC1? Or are you saying you're crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #4 February 17, 2009 It looks sweet. I like the uncompressed PCM audio. I assume that is a removable audio module like the A1U? Any reason other than OIS you think it isn't optimal for skydiving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #5 February 17, 2009 Audio module isn' removable like the A1, so that's a downside, but it hasn't had an impact on me with the EX1 or the Z7 (although I wish they weren't there). Looks like a good entry-level cam for commercial skydiving work, but haven't jumped one myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #6 February 17, 2009 >I thought you jump with an HC1? That tiny thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #7 February 17, 2009 Each time I see that photo, it calls to mind a line from The Addams Family; "Mommy, he's scaring me" The Z1 was never before so precariously mounted. My hat is off to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
