jtval 0 #1 July 9, 2005 ok I REALLY want to go digital ( stills) but I am weirded out about all the extra weight of the rebel. how much does your set up weight and what type of gear to you have on in? any suggestions for a lightwieght digital camera that is good enough for tandem work?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #2 July 9, 2005 Flat Top Narrow, Sony HC20, with Bonehead D Box, Digital Rebel, and oh yeah, cam eye 2, tongue switch, and ring site -- total weight: 6 lbs and 10 ounces. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 July 10, 2005 although thats light to carry around isnt it pretty damned heavy on your head? Man, I got whipped once and I have feared adding anymore weight on my headMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #4 July 10, 2005 It was heavy at first. I guess you get use to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #5 July 10, 2005 Hey Jt, like Steve i jump a FTN. As a comparison to non digital, i jump a TRV19 on top in a d-box, use a Canon rebel (not digital) and of course the cam eye and tongue switch. Mine weighs just over 6 lbs. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #6 July 10, 2005 well I guess I could post my configuration as well.(didnt even think of it) my trv-22 is a top mount and the elph if mounted just below and infront of it on a Bone head optik. NOt exactly sure of the weight but its MUCH lighter than if I had a digi rebel on it. EDIT TO ADD: yes, cam eye. I used a paper asshole for my sight. I'm not really into the ringsights. they seem like a snag piont to me PLUS paper assholes are as cheap as you can get.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kansasskydiver 0 #7 July 10, 2005 Mine weighs just under 8lbs. Voodoo flat top, pc100 (no box), digital rebel/elan 7, 28-55mm lense, cam eye 2, blow and tounge switch, site. honestly i don't think it's that bad at all. i jumped a modified protec with a hockey chin cup on it before i got this helmet. it weighed less, but the CG on my new helmet is much better, and it's a tight fit, so it just feels like it's part of my head. Granted I haven't had a hard opening (knock on wood!) i've never experienced any discomfort and have flown with it on all types of dives, except birdman.<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #8 July 14, 2005 i have my pc101 side mounted and my 10D top mounted on my hawkeye.. not sure of the weight,but it's not bad as long as i have my chin cup semi tight, as for a rin sight, you will problywant on once you get to shooting more stills...... i can do video withought ever looking at my ringsight but love it for stills..... but if it works for ya, keep on keep'n on.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #9 July 18, 2005 nah, I shoot stills quiote a bit. te paper ass hole is working beautifully. you still using the hook for your ring sight or did you finally get a real one? that thing was nasty looking manMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vdschoor 0 #10 July 19, 2005 I don't really know the exact weight of my helmet, but I guess it's somewhere around 9lbs for the TRV19 w. the 20D + Sigma 15mm. With the flash on it, probably another 1.5lbs or so. It's all about how the helmet is balanced, and what kind of equipment you are jumping, get yourself a canopy that opens nice.. and you won't have any problems.. And regarding the weight.. you build up muscle, believe me, I've outgrown several shirt sizes just because of my neck. Get the right tools for the job.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites velocityphoto 0 #11 July 19, 2005 I'm curiouse to see how you have your flash mounted ? A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vdschoor 0 #12 July 19, 2005 QuoteI'm curiouse to see how you have your flash mounted ? Here you go. I had a custom made flash bracket made for the 550ex that attaches to my helmet using a Stroboframe, so it is easily removed when I don't want to bring the flash. Picture taken by our friend genoyamamoto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #13 July 21, 2005 EDIT-- Ewan Iwan,( sorry for the spelling) I actually did just purchase (actualy my G/F did) a sabre 2 so the openings shouldnt be too much of a problem any more. although, I read the thread that asked which main the camera flyers were flying and it seems a lot of them like the crossfire. I havent had any problems with the sabre 2's so I figured I would stick with it. as far as CG I dont have the $$ to buy a new helmet yet. so I am using my BH optik with a top mount trv 22- it doesnt leave much room to put a digital camera on and still have a good CG. I like my head attached. most digi cams are too big to mount side ways etc. (on the side of the helmet+ riser slap) I am kinda kinda thinking of setting up a STILLS only helmet. until I can get all the stuff I need for the full set upMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #14 July 22, 2005 Quoteyou still using the hook for your ring sight or did you finally get a real one? that thing was nasty looking man i have a rreal onenow, and the "hook" as you call it wasn't that bad, worked and after i put the tapeon it it became just like any other ring sight.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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Brains 2 #5 July 10, 2005 Hey Jt, like Steve i jump a FTN. As a comparison to non digital, i jump a TRV19 on top in a d-box, use a Canon rebel (not digital) and of course the cam eye and tongue switch. Mine weighs just over 6 lbs. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 July 10, 2005 well I guess I could post my configuration as well.(didnt even think of it) my trv-22 is a top mount and the elph if mounted just below and infront of it on a Bone head optik. NOt exactly sure of the weight but its MUCH lighter than if I had a digi rebel on it. EDIT TO ADD: yes, cam eye. I used a paper asshole for my sight. I'm not really into the ringsights. they seem like a snag piont to me PLUS paper assholes are as cheap as you can get.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #7 July 10, 2005 Mine weighs just under 8lbs. Voodoo flat top, pc100 (no box), digital rebel/elan 7, 28-55mm lense, cam eye 2, blow and tounge switch, site. honestly i don't think it's that bad at all. i jumped a modified protec with a hockey chin cup on it before i got this helmet. it weighed less, but the CG on my new helmet is much better, and it's a tight fit, so it just feels like it's part of my head. Granted I haven't had a hard opening (knock on wood!) i've never experienced any discomfort and have flown with it on all types of dives, except birdman.<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #8 July 14, 2005 i have my pc101 side mounted and my 10D top mounted on my hawkeye.. not sure of the weight,but it's not bad as long as i have my chin cup semi tight, as for a rin sight, you will problywant on once you get to shooting more stills...... i can do video withought ever looking at my ringsight but love it for stills..... but if it works for ya, keep on keep'n on.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 July 18, 2005 nah, I shoot stills quiote a bit. te paper ass hole is working beautifully. you still using the hook for your ring sight or did you finally get a real one? that thing was nasty looking manMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #10 July 19, 2005 I don't really know the exact weight of my helmet, but I guess it's somewhere around 9lbs for the TRV19 w. the 20D + Sigma 15mm. With the flash on it, probably another 1.5lbs or so. It's all about how the helmet is balanced, and what kind of equipment you are jumping, get yourself a canopy that opens nice.. and you won't have any problems.. And regarding the weight.. you build up muscle, believe me, I've outgrown several shirt sizes just because of my neck. Get the right tools for the job.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #11 July 19, 2005 I'm curiouse to see how you have your flash mounted ? A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #12 July 19, 2005 QuoteI'm curiouse to see how you have your flash mounted ? Here you go. I had a custom made flash bracket made for the 550ex that attaches to my helmet using a Stroboframe, so it is easily removed when I don't want to bring the flash. Picture taken by our friend genoyamamoto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #13 July 21, 2005 EDIT-- Ewan Iwan,( sorry for the spelling) I actually did just purchase (actualy my G/F did) a sabre 2 so the openings shouldnt be too much of a problem any more. although, I read the thread that asked which main the camera flyers were flying and it seems a lot of them like the crossfire. I havent had any problems with the sabre 2's so I figured I would stick with it. as far as CG I dont have the $$ to buy a new helmet yet. so I am using my BH optik with a top mount trv 22- it doesnt leave much room to put a digital camera on and still have a good CG. I like my head attached. most digi cams are too big to mount side ways etc. (on the side of the helmet+ riser slap) I am kinda kinda thinking of setting up a STILLS only helmet. until I can get all the stuff I need for the full set upMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #14 July 22, 2005 Quoteyou still using the hook for your ring sight or did you finally get a real one? that thing was nasty looking man i have a rreal onenow, and the "hook" as you call it wasn't that bad, worked and after i put the tapeon it it became just like any other ring sight.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
