bch7773 0 #1 October 30, 2003 I have twice dropped one of those little disposible cameras in free fall, and I've always wondered, can they survive the fall? The reason I ask is that I recently dropped one of them, and it had like 20 photos of my skydiving pals exiting the plane or under canopy. I don't care if the camera won't work anymore, but I do want the film from it. Has anybody ever dropped one of these and found it? Was the camera broken or ok? Were you able to get the pictures developed and how did they turn out? If it matters, the camera had a pull-up cord tied to it (extra drag maybe?) and landed in a grassy field. And it was dropped from 2.5k I just don't want to spend 3 hours searching a meadow if the film is already a complete waste. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 October 30, 2003 + points. They way shit all theyre made of low quality plastic and cardboard that would flex on impact. they are gonna fall very slowly - points the undeveloped film only has to be exposed to a tiny amount of light for it to be screwed. If you can find it... give it a shot, some of the film may well have survived at least. Don't bet a lot of money on it though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #3 October 30, 2003 Not quite skydiving but I'm cure the collective impacts were simillar... I took a high speed tumble downhill skiing many a year ago (as in it took me about 20 minutes to climb back up to where my bindings popped as I cartwheeled at the mercy of Ma Gravity). One of those wee 'cardboard cameras' was in my fanny pack. I landed on it several times - felt like someone suckerpunched me in the kidneys . The film turned out just fine. If you are talking about a plain ol' cheapie camera (not a "single use" camera) you may not be so lucky. Of course, about six bucks will tell you for sure - send the photos in but don't pay extra for 1 hour service. Would I trust the focus of such a camera in the future? Not if it had a movable lens. Would I be concerned about dropping it again... absolutely. Our STA asked me, once, if I knew what the camera would hit if I dropped it. His answer... "The newspapers". Consider the danger that a falling object can inflict. Even in a rural area you might bruise a cow or something . Get one of those little keychains with a little 'phone cord ' style coil and clip one end to the camera and the other someplace inside your jumpsuit. Dropping the camera would no longer be an issue. Be mindful of any snag potential you create though. Problem solved. Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fudd 0 #4 October 30, 2003 The film in the dispoible cameras starts unwinded, and as you take pictures you roll the film into to cartridge. (the complete oposite of a regular camera. Given that the camera probably is pretty light too, so it doesnt get to much speed, I will guess the already take pictures will survive fine. Don't bother to take any more picture with it. There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 2 #5 October 30, 2003 All said until now plus: so you'd rather leave your trash lying around in the environment... Dude, clean up your attitude... The mobile of a buddy of mine left his velcroed pocket on deployment, he found it because it was still operating and he just called his number...The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
