saucy_dee 0 #1 June 6, 2005 I'm looking to buy a camcorder for skydiving. I don't know much when it comes to camcorders so figured I'd ask you guys for some advice. Most people have recommended Sony's as they are reliable and sturdy. Then they've recommended either the PC107 or PC109. It has been highlighted that they require a docking station to firewire footage. Does this cause any of you too much hassle or do the advantages far out weigh this disadvantage? Thanks! Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 43 #2 June 6, 2005 You might want to post this is the Photography and Video forum. Just scroll down a little further and its there."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saucy_dee 0 #3 June 6, 2005 Oh yeah, never ventured that far down the page. Maybe a moderator will move it... Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #4 June 6, 2005 I have a 109 and i must say that the docking station hasn't caused me all that much trouble. In fact i kind of like the way the camera looks when it sits in the station on top of a TV or wherever i've left it to charge. The station weighs almost nothing and I just keep it together with my cables in one of my gear bags so they're there when i need 'em. Just my 2 cents Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #5 June 6, 2005 i got a pc105 a couple of months ago. I love it. Just need to get a Wide angle lens. I have used it on motorcycle rides and look forward to getting a skydiving helmet to mout it to once i get training out of the way. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #6 June 6, 2005 It's my understanding Sonys have an image stabilization system that is more capable for skydiving than any other brand. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #7 June 6, 2005 QuoteIt's my understanding Sonys have an image stabilization system that is more capable for skydiving than any other brand. You understand incorrectly. Image stabilization is great for the ground, horrible for the air. The camera can vibrate so much that the image stabilization can't keep up and over-corrects.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #8 June 6, 2005 QuoteThe camera can vibrate so much that the image stabilization can't keep up and over-corrects. I cant say I seen this very often on both my own setup and lots of other sony videos.... Do you have an example you could link me to? Not having a go....just interested Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #9 June 6, 2005 QuoteYou understand incorrectly. Image stabilization is great for the ground, horrible for the air. The camera can vibrate so much that the image stabilization can't keep up and over-corrects. I've never had a problem Sony's image stabilization - "Steady-Shot". I've only heard of image stabilzation problems when people were mis-diagnosing the "floating iris" problem with older 3-chip Sony TRV cameras. I always use Sony Steady-Shot with good results. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #10 June 6, 2005 QuoteIt's my understanding Sonys have an image stabilization system that is more capable for skydiving than any other brand. well i know that on a vibrating motorcycle there are no problems with vibration effecting the camera's output. I could take some of the fotage off the camera and host it if its ok to link to videos on this forum. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #11 June 6, 2005 Maybe it's just me and one other guy then. I know I get much better video with it off. For the record, I jump an HC40.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #12 June 6, 2005 now i wasnt raggin on u or nothin. just saying i could post what the pc105's output is on a motorcycle. im not familiar with very many cameras being that this is my first one. and i got lucky to come across a 60% off deal. Otherwise i wouldnt even own one ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
