pyke 0 #1 July 31, 2003 I realize that alot of our trusted colleagues may be otherwise occupied by this event that everyone seems to be making a big deal out of - so a response might take a while....WHATEVER!! (note the jealousy!) ...but does anyone have any experience with the Bonehead d-box for the TRVs - using it for a TRV-22? Looking at it online and in pictures - it seems a lot longer than the new TRVs are....and I'm not sure if I should invest in that one and make mods to it, or get another kind that is more appropriate. I'm looking to first side mount it, then top mount it when I can afford a decent helmet/video/still set up. Your suggestions, thoughts, experiences....?? Thanks heaps! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 July 31, 2003 Last time I looked the dBox photo on the Bonehead web site wasn't "current" and didn't show the TRV22 dBox. I'll take a photo and upload it this afternoon when I get off work. Also, read this thread.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #3 July 31, 2003 Thanks quade, I've been keeping up with that post, but (and perhaps I'm missing it) it doesn't go into detail about whether or not the d-box was best for it or not...it makes mention of it's usefulness, but with limitations. I realize I'm not going to get a 'perfect fit' for it, regardless of what I buy, but was hoping for 'near perfect' without a lot of mod work to be done. Not that I'm afraid of mod work, but for the money, it would be better to not have to worry about cutting up what I've just spent all the $$ on!! Further thought...since you can "bake" your bonehead helmet to fit more snug...how about "baking" your d-box. Any additional thoughts - or is that just poppycock!?? Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 July 31, 2003 So, for me to get my "perfect fit" what I did was to CUT the strap off and use business cards as shims and then gaff taped them down. That gave the camera a nice flat surface to snug up against on the left side as well as centered it a bit more. I added a few more cards and a little bit more gaff tape to the right side as well and that made the whole thing nice and tight. I also made a shim for the back of the box to tighten up the slack fore and aft, but there's only a little bit of surface area to play with back there and the front may actually be more practical from that standpoint. Fool around with it a bit and see which makes a better plan for yourself. There's not going to be any useful baking as far as the box is concerned. There's nothing there that will do any form fitting with heat. As far as I can tell, you don't really have to do any cutting on the box as all to make it work. All the holes are already cut and drilled. I will admit that I tried to improve it a bit and make a hole for the composite video connector, but in hind-sight, I should have realized that there was simply no way to make one that would actually work -- at least not the way the box is currently designed.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 August 1, 2003 Photos, as promised. Should be fairly self explanatory. Ask questions if you need to though.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #6 August 7, 2003 I don't think I thanked you for this yet, but THANK YOU! Your insight is always appreciated! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #7 September 14, 2003 Quade, Do you have a measurement of the width of the TRV-22 box? From the pictures I've seen, it looks very, very wide (I'm guessing at least 3.75 inches?). That's 3/4s of an inch wider than the widest PC-style box. Also, would you be concerned about using a bracket instead of a box? That'll save me some width, and it seems to work pretty well with PC-style cameras. I'm a little worried, though, because the lense on the TRV-19/22/33 is mounted way on the left side of the camera body, and I'm afraid it will be a lot easier for a wayward riser to rip a wide angle lense off. And yes, I have considered a top mount, but my main use for the camera is going to be inside video of RW jumps (famous last words, I know), and I'm worried about slamming it into the door when I'm a diver. Any comments? Also, how much height do you think I'd be adding to my freefly helmet if I do decide to bolt that thing on top? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #8 September 14, 2003 Quote Do you have a measurement of the width of the TRV-22 box? From the pictures I've seen, it looks very, very wide (I'm guessing at least 3.75 inches?). That's 3/4s of an inch wider than the widest PC-style box. The Bonehad Composites dBox that fits the TRV19/22/33 is about 3.25" wide, 4" tall and 5.5" long - front to back (but that includes the semi-circular shield for the wide-angle lens). Quote Also, would you be concerned about using a bracket instead of a box? That'll save me some width, and it seems to work pretty well with PC-style cameras. I'm a little worried, though, because the lense on the TRV-19/22/33 is mounted way on the left side of the camera body, and I'm afraid it will be a lot easier for a wayward riser to rip a wide angle lense off. I would be concerned about a side-mount on a simple L-bracket for exactly that reason. Unless there's something to deflect a riser strike, that lens is going to come off -- no question. Maybe not on the first jump, but eventually and expensively. Quote And yes, I have considered a top mount, but my main use for the camera is going to be inside video of RW jumps (famous last words, I know), and I'm worried about slamming it into the door when I'm a diver. Any comments? Also, how much height do you think I'd be adding to my freefly helmet if I do decide to bolt that thing on top? About 4 inches.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #9 February 24, 2004 Quade-bi-won, have you heard/seen anything other than the BH d-box working with a TRV-22 (top mount)? (I believe) I've just purchased a Hawkeye L/T and I was going to put my camera on top of it, but I wouldn't want to put it out there without a "shell" of some kind. In looking through the gear pages & BH seems to be the only (?) ones with a "trv-22" compatible covering, but I'm sure they can't be the only ones to have considered the trv-22 as a suitable helmet. All your insight would be appreciated on this topic. As always - Thank you! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #10 February 25, 2004 Bonehead Composites are the only folks I know that make an enclosure for the TRV22. Details HERE.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #11 February 25, 2004 HOLY HELL PYKE....where the hell you been!?!?!? oh yeah....trv-22....yeah BH is all i know...they dont even make camera condems for them....how gay."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #12 February 25, 2004 What up limpy gimp!! Not up to much - just trying to make a living and keep jumping. investing in camera gear so eyes can start havin' mo fun!! What the hell you up to? PM me, or email me with some goss - I'd love to see you down in my neck of the woods! Rumour has it that Mono Uno is in the area, but he keeps to his-self and won't come play with me. I might have to just bus' his ass, den he'll haf to come jumping!!! Have a good week! Latah! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie 0 #13 March 4, 2004 Hey Quade, Finally pulled my finger out on the TRV box. Comments please!! This is the first one off the press. Cookie Capturing the Blue Room Experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 March 4, 2004 geez you're good Jas, that looks smickWill it fit onto the MX2 helmet?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 March 4, 2004 Nice work! I think you'll probably want to make a hole in the back so you can pull out the viewfinder and see the status of the camera just before putting it on and I also think you might want a slightly more sturdy latch, but you clearly do nice work.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
