jdhill

Don't know if this will be what you are looking for, but... The PC9 will playback PAL on the LCD or on a PAL monitor but nothing else... I got some video firewired from one of the Aussie's @ the PPPB event in May... He shot it on his PC9E and wired it to my NTSC PC9... It played fine on the camera, and when I plugged in to a PAL monitor, but would not play on a NTSC monitor or capture to computer (even when telling the computer to capture PAL as PAL). Josh All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

One of the most important things to look for in "Feefly Friendly" gear is a BOC, or PUD deployment system. Even a ripcord system is better than a ROL for FF. All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

Don't get confused here, you are a competitor. The video guy/gal can cost the team points... the video guy/gal will also get medals (if the team wins)... you are as much a part of the team as any other member, you just have a different job. Josh All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

If I am juping my full setup, I tend keep my chin down until I can tell the canopy is snivelling nicely. If I am jumping less than my full setup or my FF helmet I usually watch. Choosing the right canopy is important when doing canopy work, something that opens consistantly soft is best in my opinion. Josh All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

I aslo agree with the 5' rule when measuring swoop distance... it is the height used in competition and it is fairly easy to estimate just about anywhere. Josh All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

ok, ok... when passing 1K on the way down... unconscious w/ AAD = chance @ life unconscious w/ no AAD = R.I.P All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

the differnece is that if you hit him and knocked him out... cypress he lives (provided it works), no cypress he inherits the earth unless someone catches him and deploys one of his chutes... one of the leading aguments for AADs... I submit that you do not want to be the person who knocks someone out and adds another statistic to one side of that argument or the other. I woul dnot want that hanging over me... cypress save, or worse, no save. Josh All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

I agree that this may be a good discussion for the photo & video forum... not that it does not belong here, but that it would be good there too... I have been told that if you have not fallen into a formation, you're not close enough... that being said aspiring camera flyers need to work into those places slowly and be there with the right gear... I agree with ramon, don't get on the edge w/o wings... they are a tremndous help when you are on the edge of the burble (or in it). There is really no reason IMO to be that close (over the top) on recreational jumps... close ups are cool, but not at the risk of safety. Josh PS... how did the video come out? All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

If something snags on your helmet, 9 times out of 10 (more like 99 out of 100) you'll know it. If you keep your head down (chin to chest) during the intitial deployment sequence everything should clear... the big thing is if your bag is bouncing around on your back... I disagree with saying put your chin down during the cutaway as a rule... if your head is behind the risers (looking up at your canopy) I think you should keep it there unless you realy need to look for your handle... putting your head back between the risers just gives a better chance of a snag... if your head is down when you decide to go to plan B, then keep it there. Again trying to stick it between the risers is a bad idea... Like I said before, you should know if something snags on your head (my guess is it will probably hurt) When it is time to pull the reserve, do put your head back into a good position (chin in chest) so you are able to deal with quick reserve opening. Another thing to think about is trying to clear a snag while running out of altitude... when do you go for the reserve and hope for the best? Camera flying is a whole new ballgame. Josh All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

perfectly fine camera... battery life on the small battery is lacking, but the medium size battery is fine, particulary if it is in a D-box All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

there are several folks out there using digitals, Mike McGowan, Craig O'brian, and some others... Mike was using an Olympus E-10 at one time, he may have upgraded by now. I think Craig uses a Canon... I use a Olympus E-20, it has its limitations (#of shots during a jump) but takes nice pictures (several published in Skydiving and Parachutist including a PF)... the Canon D-30 seems to do well, definitely gets more pictures during a jump, and the D60 looks like it has potential... Price is still the big sticking point ($1500-$2500). Josh www.aerialfusion.com

there is video here http://www.aerialfusion.com

how you like'n the Velocity? http://www.aerialfusion.com

maybe the 103, maybe. http://www.aerialfusion.com

I would have loved to stick around for a few break off shots, but it was not in the plan... its hard to take pictures of a formation after you dump (particularly with a helmet as heavy as mine)... I think a few folks got some shots of break off from the ground, but have not seen them yet. http://www.aerialfusion.com

Pictures from the Texas State Record Attempts are now posted @www.aerialfusion.com . Enjoy. Peace Josh http://www.aerialfusion.com

Pictures from the event re now posted @www.aerialfusion.com http://www.aerialfusion.com

It was 17' at the PPPB Intermediate Event @ Perris in May. http://www.aerialfusion.com

nice shot... looks like you been work'n on it. http://www.aerialfusion.com

we can't forget this one either... sorry ramon, but I couldn't resist. http://www.aerialfusion.com

I don't know if these are Dave's reasons, but here are a few... IMO, the Velocity has better openings and more bottom end than the FX. I say this after having jumped both of them. The Velocity can also go just as fast and just as long (if not faster and longer with the right pilot) as the VX. I own 2 of them, 96 @ 2.25 and a 103 @ 2.1. I have not jumped a VX yet, but right now it is the only other x-braced I would consider trying (until BAS comes out with theirs). I'm not sold on anything w/ HMA (lines that break w/ no sign of wear?) and won't jump one until the lines are proven. Peace. Josh http://www.aerialfusion.com

I jump a fairly heavy helmet (video, 35mm, and digital still + flash) and I jump a Crossfire @ 1.9 or a Velocity @ 2.1... I realize my loading are probably to the high end for camera but both canopies work great for me...nice openings, and you can feel what's going on with them. I also only jump my canopies when doing camera, I won't borrow one just to make a load... you really need to know that canopy over your head... I've done it before and all worked out fine (except a spin so violent that it broke my still mount), but was not comfortable at all. I know others that jump camera @ 2.3 on a daily basis. http://www.aerialfusion.com

That was cold man! Funny, but cold! http://www.aerialfusion.com

that guy shows a lot of skill... the blind grab and all... http://www.aerialfusion.com

and I did not make any reference to your post at all, now go fishing http://www.aerialfusion.com