Kimblair13 0 #1 March 23, 2006 Anyone have pics or advice for a ringsites on an FF2? I want something small, not huge snaggish. Mainly will be used for FFing. Don't know much about ringsites...But the kind you can flip up out of view under canopy would be nice. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #2 March 23, 2006 Are you really sure you want a ring sight? If it's just for freefly that may be overkill... If you are sure you want one though I really like the newton cross sight (the 6mm one, not the 1/4 inch) and the Schumacher articulating ring sight bracket, I believe both are available from most major gear stores. Hope this helps...Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #3 March 23, 2006 Quote Are you really sure you want a ring sight? No. Right now for FF, I don't really want one. But maybe some day if I were to do tand vid I would want one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #4 March 23, 2006 Maybe start off without then...you could always add one later when you start doing tandem vids.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #5 March 23, 2006 QuoteNo. Right now for FF, I don't really want one. But maybe some day if I were to do tand vid I would want one. Huh? Filming tandems is easier then filming freeflyers. Tandems don't go anywhere. Drouge out = sitting still. Forget the ringsight all together. If the dot on the goggles works now, it will still work when you jump with tandems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deegs123 0 #6 March 24, 2006 Hey Miami, I to have the sight and mounting bracket that you have-I also own the FF2. One of our vidiots told me to mount the bracket dead center towards the front of the helmet. I am right eye dominant but was told to put the sight closest to the camera(my left eye) have been shooting with the dot on my left eye. Whatcha think? With the bracket mounted dead center front could I not swing the sight both ways to try both my right and left eye?Corvette Dude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #7 March 24, 2006 QuoteFilming tandems is easier then filming freeflyers. Tandems don't go anywhere. My personal sentiments is that when I'm using my FF2 for freeflying I'm not so much "filming" my follow jumpers, but just jumping with them and getting what I get. I may keep my head pointed at certain people or groups more to get more of them on video, but I rarely, if at all, ever go up solely to film others. Kinda along the same lines as when I shoot pov video on aff's...no sight, just get what I get with the .25 lens. When I'm filming tandems, 4-way, AFF (outside vid), etc. I like the sight because I'm there for the sole purpose of capturing the person or people on film, and while the sight is pretty much a back up, it gives me the assurance that I have my subject framed properly. That is why my FF2 has no sight and my Azimuth does. I don't really care much for the paper asshole or the sharpie dot, but that's just my preference...many vidiots use them with great success.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #8 March 24, 2006 I actually don't own a schumacher bracket...I don't even have a sight on my FF2, since I use it only for fun jumps and pov video on aff/coach jumps. I have worked with them a fair amount and so far they are the best design I've seen for moving the sight after opening. Did they say why they suggested having the sight over your left eye? Only reason I can think of is to keep all the snaggie stuff over by the box. If you have a still on there then that is kind of a moot point. I personally think you should put the sight over, and as close as you can to, your dominant eye and make it as snag proof as you can via trimming posts and gaffers tape (and use plastic screws to mount it with). It seems like with it dead center you should be able to swing it over the left or right eye...just gaff it down and test it if you haven't drilled it already.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeakMindedFool 0 #9 March 25, 2006 Here is mine. I like the ringsite, honestly I don't even see it anymore...it just stays centered. As for snagginess, use the plastic screws and It should break away if it's snagged. Under canopy I leave it down, I don't want to turn my head fast and rip it off as I would.Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for lost faith in ourselves. -Eric Hoffer - Check out these Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #10 March 25, 2006 Here is my FF2, I am mostly a TM Videit, and a rooky FFer. Stay Safe, ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #11 March 25, 2006 I'm with Dave on this one. I am a fan of the paper ring on the goggles. I was filming a CRW jump once, hop&pop from 10k on an FX 93. I had severe line twists and one of my risers snagged the ringsight. It started spinning and I didn't get it cleared off the ringsight until 4k. It left me with a nice scar on my right index finger and no desire to jump with a ringsight ever again. I understand that there are breakaway plastic screws that many people use now that would make it a bit safer, but for me, the paper ring on the goggles works great. FWIW, Steve"Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #12 March 25, 2006 An alternative choice would be not to fly FX with camera helmet. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #13 March 27, 2006 Agreed. My XAOS 21 has proven to be a much better choice."Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites