askir 0 #1 March 28, 2005 I recently had my trv-27 stolen and am considering replacing it with a DCR-HC85, anyone out there using it? its low profile for top mounting but not sure if Bonehead has a D-box for it. I really miss my 27 but they don't make it anymore. LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #2 March 28, 2005 You can still buy the 27. See here: http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=Sony+TRV27&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Simple Google Search ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
askir 0 #3 March 28, 2005 yeah, I did the search, but I heard soooo many horror stories about those places in NY. no warranty, out of stock, 3 year delivery, etc. I hope those dudes at cameraforless.com are honest, I'd sure like to get my baby back, I know the TRV80 is also a good choice, just don't want to pay that much for one. Thanks for the info LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 March 28, 2005 Some web site sellers are bad, indeed. Here are 3 good sites to check with to see if who you're talking to is first rate or not. http://www.epinions.com, http://www.bizrate.com, and http://www.resellerratings.com/. Hope this helps. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
askir 0 #5 March 28, 2005 perhaps getting the TRV27 from Cameraforless.com is not a good idea, there are quite a few horror stories about these guys, sure wish to see if any skydiver has had good luck with them LIFE IS LIKE A CIGARETTE, YOU CAN SIT THERE AND WATCH IT BURN AWAY OR YOU CAN SMOKE THAT BITCH TO THE FILTER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #6 March 28, 2005 yes... i got the HC 85 near the end of last year it's a fine camera... carl Z lens... memory stick for almost a 2 M Pixel still... memory stick also lets you do frame grabs from the video. pretty easily... i only have maybe 30 jumps on it.. So far i am very happy with the picture quality... audio is real good too... Unlike my old TRV 20. the HC85 has the touch screen method ,, for features like,,, fade,,, overlap,,, etc ... also touch screen for playback features, such as flash, luminescence, still, power zoom.... If you spend some time with it,, and learn how to quickly negotiate through the menus,, you'll find that it is quite simple.... The edit playback features ARE good.... ... It would be tough to use with a d-box,, or any other full enclosure... since you will need access to the flip out screen, to best use the cam... I have mine set up with a quick release, which lets me hand hold the cam.. while on the ground,, boarding,, climbing to altitude etc.... It then quick connects to the helmet. I also have a 1 inch webbing with plastic quick clip which locks over the top of both vids,, for a further means of securing my cameras........ I'll have a better sense of what the camera can do,,, later on this spring,,, as our season beings again.... so far so good... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogo 0 #7 March 30, 2005 hey. i have a few question for you. i have a hc-85 also. i still havent jumped with it. anyway, do you use a stroboframe quick release (QR)? if so (and i am assuming you put it on the top surface of your camera helmet.), how do you keep the back of your camera to rest on the helmet mounting surface. i noticed that hc-85 has a screw hole so closed to the front end of the camera. when i put the camera on the helmet with the QR, back end kinda floats. do you have some kind of a spacer? when you have to open the camera to put the tapes in and out, you have to take off the QR plate, right? do you have a system of putting the QR plate back on the right orientation? (having the camera to point the right direction) i intend to use a antitwist plate (stroboframe 300SLR) to solve this problem. it works great on the ground, but i havent really tested in the working environment (jumping). do you just use the cork pad? what seems to be the best way for you? Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #8 March 31, 2005 .... I DO use a quick release.. but it's not stroboframe..... The location of the base which mount to the helmet, needs to be adjusted forward... because yes,,, the the tripod mount threads of the camera,,, are quite forward on the camera body... depending on the 'thickness' of the quick release,, Yes.. the back part of the camcorder does float off the helmet by some distance... This can pose a problem,,, IF the camera is too far 'back' on the helmet,, since the battery is then susceptible to riser slap etc.... So position the release accordingly...It helps if your helmet has a decent sized mounting area... ( I use a Bonehead BatRak) I do not use a 'spacer' but I do implement a one inch wide webbing strap with quick clip, to go over the top of my cameras,,, as a secondary securement.. ... It IS necessary to remove the base plate from the camera to load or unload tapes... But that is really not a big deal.. I try to "prep" my gear the night before I go jumping with it... so that I don't have to be changing tapes alot... ( we all make our own videos and dubs at my club, so I am not faced with pulling the tape and handing it to an editor after every jump)... as for positioning. and alignment,, the base plate which attaches to my camera has a threaded component as well as a pin which seats, into the second recess just forward of the threads... this,, plus a visual assessment,, genrally assures that I am 'on sight'.. the cork or a foam rubber pad can help to prevent twisting... Oh be sure that the base plate which attaches to your helmet is secured in two places ( not just the one ) so that IT can't pivot,, by accident....skydive safely... o[:-) jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shogo 0 #9 April 1, 2005 Thanks for all the info. do you use something like this? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=5566&is=REG or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=241139&is=REG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
