DoZ3r 0 #1 June 20, 2007 HEEEYAA! Well.. I'll soon have the amount of jumps required for camera-flying, therefore I'd like to ask you which camera helmet you would recommend for freeflying... Don't have a camera at the moment so also need some advice for a good camera... Blue skies!If everything seems under control.. You're just not going fast enough..! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #2 June 20, 2007 I prefer the 2K Composites FF2 camera helmet. Very clean and as snag free design. They are expensive and take awhile to get, but worth time and money in my opinion. If you can find Sony PC1000 on EBay, it is very nice camera. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #3 June 21, 2007 This very much comes down to personal preference, i use my Bonehead Optik for tandem cam and freefly but am also rather partial to the RAWA. Take care Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fraja 0 #4 June 21, 2007 I use a RAWA FreeFly !!! very good and cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ktownbret 0 #5 June 21, 2007 Rawa, Rawa, Rawa!!!www.okanaganskydive.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoZ3r 0 #6 June 21, 2007 The RAWA helmet also is popular around my home DZ, so i guess that is what I will go for...If everything seems under control.. You're just not going fast enough..! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #7 June 22, 2007 Skypimp!!!! top or side he's the man. Not to mention the cool paint job you get with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78RATS 0 #8 June 22, 2007 oh my god. snowflake returns. get ready to lock some threads. Rat for Life - Fly till I die When them stupid ass bitches ask why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #9 June 22, 2007 Why don't you start returning phone calls?.....loser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #10 June 23, 2007 rawa, most comfortable and solid setup hands down dual audibles as well. Aerostore deals them.don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leslieb 0 #11 June 24, 2007 I just ordered an ffx. I asked for a pc series fit. I don't know much about cameras though. Whats good about the 1000? Can u firewire? Does it have DV Tape? So many variables... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #12 June 24, 2007 Have a 2kc fx never as yet not jumped would prefer something a little more substantal impact wise,its a good anti snag design but i dont like the build and the 'quick' release chin cup aint quick imo...CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzie 0 #13 June 25, 2007 Well i just took the plunge (on company time nonetheless!) and ordered my Camera Helmet... Here is what I ordered so far. (I will be using a Sony HC5 HDV camera that I have yet to order.) =============== Liquid Flatlock Liquid Flatlock USD $105.00 1 USD BBHC7 BlackBox HC7/HC5 USD $195.00 1 USD Liquid Lens 37mm Liquid3 x 0.29 37mm + Filter Kit USD $175.00 MXV MXV Camera Helmet USD $315.00 1 USD $315.00 Would you like your helmet painted?? Orange USD $40.00 Came Cameye2 USD $85.00 1 USD $85.00 Sub Total: USD $915.00 Shipping: USD $47.50 Total Due: USD $962.50 OUCH!!!!!! Amazing how fast skydiving sucks the money outta my account. Motion = Emotion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #14 June 25, 2007 QuoteI just ordered an ffx. I asked for a pc series fit. I don't know much about cameras though. Whats good about the 1000? Can u firewire? Does it have DV Tape? So many variables... It's a miniDV camera. The quality is really good and it does have firewire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eman 0 #15 June 27, 2007 Cookie is THE best camera helmet ! ! Weighs much less than a Rawa and the fit & finish is Far better ! ! I have jumped both and Cookie is the way to go. It cost, but good stuff does ! ! Great service too ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kefran 0 #16 July 4, 2007 i'm jumping my 2k composites FF2 for more than 120 jumps now : never had any problem with it, comfort is second to none, the cam is perfectly fixed in it (velcroless) and nothing can snag in it ... expensive ... yes ... but on the long run it's the best ...-------------------------------------------------- I never used 2 rocks to start a fire ... this is called evolution ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hparrish 0 #17 July 4, 2007 Not sure how serious you want to get with flying a camera. But keep the future in mind when you are selecting a helmet. This can help you prevent buying several camera helmets as your needs change. Look for something that has several camera mounting options, both side and top mounts, or just flattened platforms for future mounting. This is important if you want to fly both a stills camera and Mini DV camcorder. Think about where you want to mount your camera's. If your only jumping a cam corder you my want to go with a top mount, to balance the weight and remove the snap portential of a side mount. Research the cut away mechanism.........Few people think about this, but it's impotant. I saw someone at my DZ die because their lines wrapped around their ring site, and they had no cut away systm on their camera helmet. Think about options too.......Cam Eye, Ring Sites (I don't like them), space for 2 audible's, Full Face vs Open Face, Chin Strap vs Chin cup. There are allot of options out there, its a matter of preference and comfort. My choice was the Bonehead Optik. But my main discipline is freeflying, not Tandem photography. Hope this makes you think about things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #18 July 9, 2007 I second that...great helmet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoZ3r 0 #19 July 9, 2007 .... Yeah... Sounds like something to think about... Some great advises... I'll not go for ring site.. Just wont to have a cam-helmet so i can shot some video of those, whom are shooting video of me...If everything seems under control.. You're just not going fast enough..! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kynan1 0 #20 July 10, 2007 haha, Yeah, those ring sites creep me out. Almost asking to snag a line on one. Not like a side mount open camera is much better, but something about those eye sights I do not like, though they work well I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #21 July 13, 2007 Quote HEEEYAA! Well.. I'll soon have the amount of jumps required for camera-flying, therefore I'd like to ask you which camera helmet you would recommend for freeflying... Don't have a camera at the moment so also need some advice for a good camera... Blue skies! I jump a FF2 and it is the best design I have seen for a safe camera system. Order now because it takes a little bit to get it. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #22 July 13, 2007 I got a Rawa, but after comparing the construction and quality to the FF2 a friend has I'd wish i'd waited. FF2 has much higher construction quality comfort, a bit more expensive, but the difference in quality is worth it. still i'm not throwing out my Rawa it is a very nice Camera helmet as well, but the hinges and construction of the FF2 is better imo____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzie 0 #23 July 27, 2007 Helmet finally arrived and pics posted over at the Photography anmd Video\ Post Your Camera threadMotion = Emotion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
