andyflylife 0 #1 May 10, 2005 Sorry if this topic has been raised before but i couldn't find it in a search. I am looking to purchase a vid camera (pc style) for my first camera helmet. There seems to be a huge range of equipment available from £200 upwards, and although Sonys are much cheaper to buy than they used to be i'm just interested what the advantages are over buying other brands. (eg JVC,Panasonic....etc) Most camera flying seems to done using Sony. Is it just a 'brand thing' or are they the best one for the job. Opinions and advice are much appreciated. Blue skies "swooper 24/7, 365!" ME on Myspace My Project playlist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #2 May 10, 2005 It has a lot to do with the fact that Sony cameras have proven to last 100s and 1000s of jumps, where other brands often don't. Not to say that they can't, there are for sure people jumping JVCs, etc. with good results. Also, most Sony cameras have a LANC port used for Cam-Eye indicators. Most other brands don't have them. Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #3 May 10, 2005 Two words: THEY WORK! 'nuff said.http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #4 May 10, 2005 QuoteSorry if this topic has been raised before but i couldn't find it in a search. Not to be a smart arse, but I think you didn't search very well. I simply input "why Sony" into the search for this forum only, and this is what I got. I thnk you'll find all you need to know and more there. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenletfly 0 #5 May 11, 2005 my freefly coach dusty has had his sony for 6 years with over 5000 camera jumps. never had a problem with it.andy farrington hashad his for 10 years with thousands of jumps and no problems. ive frapped in wearing mine, trashed my helmet but the camera still worked. i even fully submerged it in the swoop pond and let it dry out for a few days and again... it still works!!!! everyone i know who didnt buy a sony has had their cam breakdown within a few hundred jumps or so and one guy had a non sony shit the bed in the first week. they all bought sony after theres broke. my old pc 101 had over 2000 jumps on it when i sold it and its still works great for my buddy i sold it to. nuff said. thats why 99% of vid guys jump sonys. plus good luck finding accessorys for other brands, such as carbon fiber boxes, cam eyes extt... dude just get one. dont even think twice about it. you/ll be happy you did> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyflylife 0 #6 May 11, 2005 Ok ok, i'll get a Sony. I get the point about quality. There seems to be quite a range eg SONDCRHC22 SONY DCR-HC22 MINI DV DIGITAL CAMCORDER £349.99 SONDCRHC20 SONY DCR-HC20 MINI DV CAMCORDER £379.99 SONDCRHC30 SONY DCR-HC30 MINI DV DIGITAL CAMCORDER £399.99 SONDCRHC30BL UE SONY DCR-HC30 DIGITAL CAMCORDER (BLUE) £399.99 SONDCRHC42 SONY DCR-HC42 MINI DV DIGITAL CAMCORDER £499.99 SONDCRPC107 SONY DCR-PC107 MINI DV CAMCORDER £499.99 SONDCRPC55 SONY DCR-PC55 MINI DV DIGITAL CAMCORDER £599.99 SONDCRHC90 SONY DCR-HC90 MINI DV DIGITAL CAMCORDER £699.99 Does the HC range differ much from the PC one? These prices where on www.jessops.com/ "swooper 24/7, 365!" ME on Myspace My Project playlist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfc 1 #7 May 12, 2005 what is your budget? do you want to sell your video? (how much do you care about quality) do you want side or top mount? How much weight do you want to carry on your head? These things will help to figure out which model to buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenletfly 0 #8 May 12, 2005 what are your intentions? freefly wear and forget it video, tandems, 4 way, ext.... do you intend to work in the sport through video flying?> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyflylife 0 #9 May 12, 2005 I'd love to work in the sport through camera flying. My intention is to learn right from my first camera jump to 'fly the camera'. Will probably practice outside video on freefly/other fun jumps. (thanks for all the feedback!) "swooper 24/7, 365!" ME on Myspace My Project playlist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #10 May 25, 2005 Quote These prices where on www.jessops.com/ Dude, I'm sure you wouldn't... but for the love of god don't buy from Jessops - they are about the most expensive place out there! If you can get to London then Tottenham Court Road or Edgeware, otherwise hunt through the net... you will save £00s!*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78RATS 0 #11 May 27, 2005 JVC's I have seen don't allow firewiring. Can't have a firewire party if your camera won't do it. Rat for Life - Fly till I die When them stupid ass bitches ask why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
