damion75 0 #1 January 29, 2004 Calling all you camera flying dudes out there! I reckon it is time to get something small and expensive (!) strapped to the side of my helmet. At the moment I am looking at the PC105 because that is what my mate has and he likes it, but I thought I would get a second opinion... and hopefully a third, fourth, fifth etc! Also, whether you guys reckon it is worth shelling out for a moulded FFX type helmet or just as good to get a bracket bolted on? Anything wisdom you have to share really!!*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 January 29, 2004 I spoke to 2k Composites last weekend at the AGM. They have stopped the FFX because it was less popular than the FF2 and they are both as snag proof as each other. (I ordered the FF2 - impeniterable!). I wanted the FF2 as I wanted to minimise the concern of a line snag as much as possibel. There are alternatives such as the RAWA a new German helmet called the Leon and an Ausie one you'll find on the clasifieds here. When I factored in the price difference and build quality differences (after a couple of months of research and reading) I went with the FF2 but others may come to different conclusions and want the cheaper models. On camera's the 105 is what a lot of people are buying and perfect for flying. The 101 is no longer made and is identical to the 105 in all but the flash (when are you gonna use that jumping) so this works out a lot cheaper if you can find a nice one. You also may find more responses in the camera forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #3 January 29, 2004 I've got a PC101 and I love it. They can be had for around $500 US on eBay. If you're looking for a less expensive option than the PC105, that could be one. Blues. NathanBlues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatbomb 0 #4 January 29, 2004 Don't get an IP-7... It will inevitably lead to buying a new Crossfire out of depression... I like the look of the FF2 helemts...but also give Headshield a look, much cheaper, but still good quality..--- Swoopert, CS-Aiiiiiii! Piccies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #5 January 29, 2004 Yeah - no IP7's - any luck with my Jessops idea yet? Did headsheald have the stand right in front of you as you walk in through the door at the AGM ? If so: I noticed that some of them were wonkey - ie the top mount was not horrizontal on the top of the helmet, although it did form a rightangle with the side mount - which ment that was not vertical either... maybe they were just a couple of screwey demo models but it makes me nervous of their QC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supergeil 0 #6 January 29, 2004 I got a FF2 and a PC120 that is great. There are questions about this new camera buying in the camera forum maybe that can help a little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatbomb 0 #7 January 29, 2004 I think it's just the way the helmet sits on your head...Me mate Andy's got one, and although it looks wonky to look at, the angle is perfect when on your head...and at £125 for the full shebang, I like the price as well... PS No Jessops yet...need to pay off the Crossfire first...mmm...tangerine and blackberry...--- Swoopert, CS-Aiiiiiii! Piccies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaMan 0 #8 January 29, 2004 PC120 has been replaced as well...the PC330 is the newest replacement for both it and the PC115. Resolution for captures seems like the biggest improvement in the 330.Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #9 January 29, 2004 Down side is weight and size issues over the PC105/101. It all depends on what you're doing if thats going to be worth it to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpinDoctor 0 #10 January 29, 2004 Quotemmm...tangerine and blackberry dood - you nicked my colours Icarus sig, neon orange with purple ribs? That's what I ordered too----------------------- Connextion: British 8 Way Team www.bodyflight.co.uk ----------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatbomb 0 #11 January 29, 2004 Errr.... Yeah.... Sorry dude... Matches all my shit, orange, purple and black... Dyou get a Crossfire? If so....you looking for a team-mate? Hehehehehe --- Swoopert, CS-Aiiiiiii! Piccies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpinDoctor 0 #12 January 29, 2004 QuoteMatches all my shit, orange, purple and black... You may want to see a doctor with that mate. yeah - Crossfire II 119, new jav etc, should be ready by the end March ----------------------- Connextion: British 8 Way Team www.bodyflight.co.uk ----------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supergeil 0 #13 January 29, 2004 QuotePC120 has been replaced as well...the PC330 is the newest replacement for both it and the PC115. Resolution for captures seems like the biggest improvement in the 330. That is right but it got that damm touch screen....not a god thing after my opinion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatbomb 0 #14 January 29, 2004 Quoteyeah - Crossfire II 119, new jav etc, should be ready by the end March Hehe...new jav eh? Ready by March eh? When dyou order, last August? My Crossfire chould be here in the next two weeks... so I'll be the original... better make sure I get down to Hinton to show it off...--- Swoopert, CS-Aiiiiiii! Piccies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #15 January 29, 2004 QuoteI got a FF2 and a PC120 that is great. There are questions about this new camera buying in the camera forum maybe that can help a little Thanks for the advice - looks like everyone is talking Sony anyway!*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #16 January 29, 2004 You will be hard pushed to find anyone who seriously recomends you to buy anything other than sony as a DV camera. Others simply do not stand up to the abuse, are not standard so you cannot buy things to fit them to, do not have lanc ports so you cannot use a Cameye. (all of those are generaliseations - Im sure someone could find an exception to each, but the advice is sound none the less) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflajankie 0 #17 January 29, 2004 Hey I have the Pc 105, perfect! Small, great quality and "cheap" I Paid 700 dollars for mine. So I can definately reccomend it. AnkieSkydivers are a bunch of insensitive jerks... And that's why I don't skydive anymore! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #18 January 30, 2004 QuoteMatches all my shit, orange, purple and black... You pinched my colours!!! . But answering the original question... I've ordered a Cookie Composite camera helmet. Someone above mentioned the Aussie helmet, this is it. Check them out: http://www.cookiecomposites.com-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #19 January 30, 2004 Nope I ment this one I noticed the other day in the Classifieds: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=6638&d=1 A PM to the yeilded this website:www.fibrezone.50megs.com (later they will change this site to www.fibrezonecomposites.com which isn't up and running yet). The German one I mention is this:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13363&item=2783304491 If I finally find the time, I'll post a review of this one as I had him send me over a demo helmet. The 4 helmets I mentioned are (AFAIK) the only 4 on the general market that offer an "all in one" design where the camera mount and box is actually built into the body of the helmet. The Cookie Composits helmets all feature a seperate helmet and D-box construction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpinDoctor 0 #20 January 30, 2004 Quotenew jav eh? Ready by March eh? When dyou order, last August? Amazingly... I emailed the order to my dealer at the end of November. I did expect it to be at least April. Having said that, it's not yet March, and I still don;t yet have it Please do bring it down... I'h love to see it ----------------------- Connextion: British 8 Way Team www.bodyflight.co.uk ----------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
