LeadBoy

I'm about to buy a HC40 to take with me to singapore. Have you run into any probs with the camera as of yet? (I was going to get a PC109 but this forum eventually changed my mind). The HC40 looks like an awesome camera. Any feed back would be great. Your camera setup looks pretty cool too.

Well I've decided to go for the HC40. Funnily enough what it all boiled down to was 'could I firewire video footage from another camera in the field' and the answer for the 109 was NO (unless you had your docking station and mains power). Considering the 40 has basically the same functions and resolution as the 109 I reckon it is the better choice as an all round skydiving camera. Thanks to those who gave some advice. It is very much appreciated.

What do you use to fit your camera to your helmet - a box (if so which one) or an L bracket? Theres only about $100 AUD difference between the HC40 and the PC109. I'm kinda keen on the 109 but the HC40 has firewire on the unit... very perplexing

I don't yet have helmet, was looking at cookie's camera helmet. It can be mounted on side or top. I would be using it when I'm tutoring for RW but would also like to use it as a standard camera set up for tandems rel etc. Free fly is also not out of the question... Are you a fan of a side mount or top mount? Chris

Hi all, I'm in the process of buying my first camera to take with me to the singapore jumps in a couple of weeks to record the trip. I have a question... I've been comparing the PC109 with the DCRHC20, 30's and now I see there's a 40 on the market. Cost is obviously a factor... I want a camera that does all the basic operations and has good picture quality. I was looking for some advice of what would be better to learn the art with??? My request is a bit 'light on' for details but I would eventually like to use this camera to film tandems etc Any helps good help Chris