Cajones

Well said. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Most excellent! Sounds like a good article for Skydiving/Parachutist, too... (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I think the distance thing is a matter of personal preference. I like to sit right at about 30 feet for most small stuff, and a little further for rotation. I've seen CReW shot from closer, simply because the camera flyer was using the same setup as they use for freefall. I prefer to stay further away, and be non-distractive and clear of any burble. I also prefer to fly a non-CRW canopy. The landings suck. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

When you get a chance - please update your profile. We're not snobs, as you can see from the advice you're already getting, but many of us like to get a little better feel for your experience level. As was mentioned earlier, the first step should be to talk to your local camera flyers. They are going to be more familiar with what kind of flying you do, and might even turn you on to some decent used stuff for your first setup. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

If you're going to mount the D30, I'd say get a more solid helmet. The ProTecs are okay with just a video camera. When you add the still camera they tend to move around a lot. I also don't feel they're as secure as a full-face or something with a chincup. As far as the D30 magnification - it can be a plus for shooting CReW. Match your D30 framing and focal length to your TRV without a wide angle lens. At 30-45 feet behind, you can get good framing of a 4-stack. With a little practice you can learn how far away you need to stay. It keeps the CrewDogs happy when you stay a comfortable distance away, too. As far as a shutter release, I prefer the tongue switch. It's a bit more hygenic than a blow switch, and I get fewer unwanted shots. I put an extra layer of shrink wrap around the switch where my teeth rest. The extra thickness may be uncomfortable for you, though. Most important advice you'll find here... Take your time getting into video, talk to the local videots you trust (preferably find a good mentor), develop/practice your emergency procedures thoroughly and often, and if the footage might be incriminating - keep an extra copy somewhere safe for blackmail purposes (good camera gear isn't cheap). The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

If you're high enough that you can't hear them, then I don't think they can say you were resisting arrest. Makes for an interesting new line... "Don't look down - the cops might be down there trying to get your attention..." Or, something along those lines. Besides, you had to jump, 'cause you were too tired from climbing up to safely climb down. And, you only brought your BASE rig along, in case you fell during the climb. You know - safety first, and all. I even know a dentist who takes his when he's checking out the roof of tall buildings... In case he falls off. - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I sometimes grab my chinbar on opening when I'm carrying more than one camera. Keeping my arms close to my chest, not really out like I see people praying (since I don't do that sort of thing). - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Ouch! Don't give in... I think some would consider that a personal attack... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Sure! Folding@Home is a distributed computing project. It takes a huge problem and "distributes" small pieces of the problem to many, many computers. The individual computers crunch their small part of the problem and return the results to the source, where they are reassembled into a single solution. Folding@Home does it's work when you are not using your computer. When you are browsing the web, or your computer is sitting idle, you are using little/none of its processing ability. During these times of processor latency, the Folding program kicks in, making those idle computer cycles useful. When you are rendering images, or any other actual work with your computer, Folding does not intrude or slow down these processes. It simply sits idly by - waiting for you to finish. That's the computer part. The science part is really all about the study of proteins. Folding@Home is really a study to understand how proteins function, or misfunction. Their misfunction is closely associated with many deteriorative diseases such as Alzheimers and Mad Cow Disease. The science of Folding is also very closely associated with the Human Genome Project. Genome@Home and Folding@Home have already produced results in the understanding of the minute machines that make us what we are, and understanding what goes wrong when we aren't working like we are designed. The kewl part is that anyone with a computer can contribute. You don't need a "Folding Farm" of fast computers. The computer you are sitting at can probably contibute. Simply go to the Folding website, and choose Participate, where you'll find options for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The home page also has more information about the project, some FAQ answers, News about the project, and Statistics about the individuals and teams currently involved in the project. When you install the program, you'll have the option of choosing a user name. Most use their dz.com nick. You'll also want to specify team #31515 - that's us! - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Which version do you want? The Graphic Version that makes pretty pictures, or the no-nonsense Console Version? The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Very nice box! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Looks like I owe you a jump ticket, Justin. Get one from me in Rantoul! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

A chin strap is "sufficient." I prefer a chin cup for a sidemount because it adds stability, gives some protection (actually a requirement because of the protection in some competitions), and gives a much better platform to integrate a cutaway system. If you add a chincup, build yourself a cutaway system, and remove the chinstrap (no need to have two retention systems). - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

A side-mount shouldn't stick out so much that it's a huge issue. A d-box can give lots of protection, but you sacrifice accessibility. The new recessed side-mount helmets are the best thing since the audible for simple camera setups (SkyPimp, FF2, etc.). Clean, with little/no snag points, with very small profiles. You can put your chin down on your chest and deploy, or turn your head so your camera is out of the way. I've had some riser slap during nasty/off-heading openings. Perfect body position isn't always possible. Especially after shooting on your back for a tandem opening, rolling over and deploying quickly to save precious altitude. Good packing habits are always possible. - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

We did it! The dropzone.com folding team has reached 100 team members on the roster! We are in 89th place among teams that've been folding longer. If you haven't joined the effort - come help us save lives! It's easy, costs you nothing, and I'm sure it's good for your Karma - we all can use some good Karma! To all you new team members - Welcome to the team! To all you old team members - keep up the good work! - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Sweet! We made 100! I'll start a new thread... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

When you play the entire sequence in the preview window, does it display on your camera at the same time? The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Please do - and get plenty of feedback. The prints from photoreflect.com are pretty good, but I felt prints from my dye-sub were better, so I quit using them. They may be better by now - it's been a few years. - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Send it back in. They should warranty their work for at least 30 days. It'll suck to be without your camera again but they shouldn't charge you to fix it. - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Find a computer nerd around the DZ. They can write file renaming scripts pretty easily. I've heard it said... "Once you go Mac, you never go back!" I am one of those types that goes both ways - although I've come to prefer the PC more and more, lately. - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I'm definitely with Steve, on this. Press on, and try to realize the people giving you compliments are skydivers, too. Teaching styles are as varied as we are. Feedback from you might help him to improve. The difference between a good instructor and an excellent instructor is in adaptability. It's easier to learn this adaptiveness with feedback from those you teach. It's not always easy to ask for, or accept, it. - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

We're up to 99 team members! Triple digits are almost here! I hope that whole pie thing wasn't one pie per member... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Why would you use the word "taste" on a forum about wiping? Icky!... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I'll be there... Can Ty teach me to freefly AND to be a hippie? The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I tried to keep this as simple as possible, with only two answers. You can comment on why/why not. I do, because I keep wiping until the paper comes up clean. It also gives me an opportunity to invent new "inkblots" - yesterday I made an MTV logo. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.