Aaton A-Minima

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Anyone ever jump this camera?It's a super 16mm camera that takes a 200 foot load.Seems perfect for skydive cinematography.
Oldfart

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We will use 2 of these cameras in Thailand for the World Team event. Great camera and relative light weight. I even prefer it above a PhotoSonics 1VN.

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Awesome!Another film shooter.What stock do you prefer to shoot for freefall?I'm just now getting back into the sport after a long hiatus.
Oldfart

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I would like to start doing it but where can I find a good camera and accessories and also what kind of equipment are suitable for skydiving


thks

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I would like to start doing it but where can I find a good camera and accessories and also what kind of equipment are suitable for skydiving


thks

Are you looking to shoot film or video?
Oldfart

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it's too shoot on 16 film to produce video,

[oldfart 0]

For standard 16mm any lightweight camera capable of multi speeds and interchangeable lenses would suit fine.
It's been ages since I rented film gear, and then, not for freefall.I used to rent out of Photomart in Orlando and Panavsion of Florida, also in Orlando when I needed an Arri 16 SR or Aaton XTR.
Alan Gordon in LA rents Bell and Howell GSAPs (gun cameras 16mm, takes a 50 foot magazine and "C" mount lenses) or used to anyway.
The Aaton A Minima seems ideal for freefall and it's super 16, which is the format where 16 is going due to the advent of HDTV.Many of the older cameras can be converted.
I like to window shop on ebay for older film cameras.I've only ever jumped with a 35mm still camera and a super 8 Bealieu 4008ZM with a 10mm lens, but some of the cameras I've considered were besides the A-minima are the Kodak K-100 and CP 16 GSMO (with a 100 foot mag and a fixed lens).Anyone ever jump these two cameras?
Oldfart