RE:Camera and Helmet

[timearlam 0]

I am thinking now about buying a camera and camera helmet. so far i am looking towards an FFX (2Kcomposites and Sony camcorder). any thoughts\suggestions on which digital camcorder to get? So far been looking towards a DCR PC8\PC120.
Thanks ;)

[nacmacfeegle 0]

I'd try the photography forum, mebbe get better answers there.
Also post what type of filming you want to get into, maybe even a link for the helmet, so that the guys/gals can have a look for themselves.
2K composites are a UK company so some of the colonial cousins may not be familiar with it.

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[skreamer 1]

Why the FFX? Why not the FF2? I have the FF2 and it is so easy to change batteries, dump footage via firewire etc. between jumps. Having to take the camera out of the helmet every time could become a bit of a drag with the FFX. You might just want the helmet for personal fun jumping now, but what about further down the line when you want to film 4-way and/or tandems?

As for the camera I'm very happy with my PC9, so would probably prefer the PC8. Don't know if any of the extra features on the 120 are worth the extra money. But perhaps someone who jumps a PC120 can correct me here.

Will

[Zenister 0]

is 2kcomposites having web issues? i tried on a guys FF2 last time i was in eloy and really liked it, but havent been able to get to their site yet..

as to the PC120, the main reason i went with it is the nonskydiving use as a digital camera..the network functions etc..i cant really see needing..

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[Spy38W 0]

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is 2kcomposites having web issues?

Doesn't seem like it, I went there earlier today and just checked it

http://www.2kcomposites.com/

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