PC109 lenses

[flyinchicken 0]

Yikes.
There are so many of the darn things on ebay! I was thinking I needed a 0.3 or 0.5 but have no clue what the difference is between them. Which one is best for jumping with?
Yes I'm a dummy but sometimes I'm cute

"Diligent observation leads to pure abstraction". Lari Pittman

[ltdiver 3]

You're a freeflyer? I'd go with the 0.3...unless you want to stay out of the formation to get your shots.
ltdiver

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[flyinchicken 0]

Well considering my last few jumps I'm sure I 'll be fine with anything lmao.
Thank you though for the much needed info.

"Diligent observation leads to pure abstraction". Lari Pittman

[Peej 0]

I've been fine filming freefly with a .45 Kenko thus far. I know nothing about lenses (i'm learning slowly) but the camera dudes at my dz tell me i should be fine for tandems too.

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[SkymonkeyONE 4]

I jump a .3 on my PC 109. I keep it at .3 for AFF and for very tight formation flying, but besides those activities I keep it zoomed out to about .45 (tandem videos, general flying).

[Zoter 0]

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You're a freeflyer? I'd go with the 0.3...unless you want to stay out of the formation to get your shots.

I would suggest the 0.5 unless you are well ahead of the learning curve freeflying.
A 0.3 lense will get you nice exit shots and shots if you are linked......but if you are like most other jumpers I have jumped with at those numbers (inlcuding me!) when you are trying stuff or your mate is .......a 0.3 will not give you great video....you only have to be a little bit apart to look a LONG way apart with a 0.3.

If however you are doing RW ....a 0.3 would prob serve you well for inside video and a 0.5 for 'outside' video

I have a 0.3 and a 0.5 and simply 'choose' what I think will be more appropriate for the type of jump I am doing.....the other lense sits in its little case im my flightsuit pocket....so I can always change my mind on the way up...!
My 0.5 gets more work at the mo than my 0.3..

Just my humble suggestions based on my own experience

[flyinchicken 0]

Thnx sooo much guys for the help. I like the idea of having a 0.3 and a 0.5(my freeflailing rocks right now).
I'm gonna hit ebay and see what I can find.

"Diligent observation leads to pure abstraction". Lari Pittman

[Sargeatlarge 0]

I use a .45 for tandem and general flying, a .29 for close in framing (both available from cookiecomposites.com) and a .25 for tandem hand cams - that is the widest lens of which I am aware. Bought mine from waycool in Australia)...cheers

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