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    you'll be able to burn to some systems, some will convert to 60i and others won't. If you're thinking of using these for a tandem operation, I'd suggest reconsidering due to the potential for some incompatibility. Computer systems will convert it on the fly, but settop burner compatibility will vary.
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    As mentioned here, I'm pleased to put toether a sticky compilation of various organizations regulations/recommendations. I believe it would be beneficial. What we're not going to have is another thread in P&V about why 200 jumps sucks, or how starting jumping camera at 50 jumps makes one better. There are already more than 10K posts on those subjects. I further agree an intelligent discussion of camera requirements is a good thing to have. I just don't believe it can be done in this context. It _always_ turns to noise from the usual suspects, and that's why there is SC, Bonfire, and General.
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    Regardless of any other aspect of it, Jumprun is a great tool, but the lack of forward-looking support has been a concern. I'm hopeful that a positive answer to the 64 bit question is forthcoming.
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    False False It would be beneficial to have a thread that relates to regulations/recommendations from around the world in the Photo forum. It is not great to have a thread where (once again) you choose to debate the merits of jump numbers, why you're superior because you started early, or why the USPA recommendations hinder progress. If people want to PM me with info (please include links for accuracy-check) relating to their specific regulations/recommendations, I'd look forward to and appreciate creating a compilation of those regs. As we've seen in this thread, inaccurate info is clearly out there anyway.
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    Adobe does a key per address, Sony has a diff system, but they do allow for two copies to be installed/registered on their server. After that...they wanna know what you're doing with the license. Adobe's system is a PITA in the short run, but nice to deal with in the long run. Just never forget to "unregister" when you sell or fail out a machine.
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    Damn that bad DSE for first warning that debate on the merits of the NZ system vs USPA wouldn't be allowed (again) in the photo forum, and then pulling the ban hammer out when bitching about the Sticky Post is only about USPA. NZPIA and ParaNZ officials (as well as officials from any other parachuting organization in the world) are invited to share their camera rules/recommendations/ratings and they'll be published as part of the sticky. But the Photo forum isn't the place to fight about camera rules/recommendations/ratings, particularly when there are several active threads in S&T and General, to which this OP has posted dozens of times already.
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    I've also found this to be the case, which is why I spent the (significant) money to use the Shumacher FTP system like Ewan's. I did buy a Mantle, thinking it was going to be like the Batrack, but it's not. I love Callantine's Batrack setup; And...the difference between the FTP, Batrack, and Mantle are reasonably insigificant. I wish I had more jumps on the Vapor to make a better comparison, but the few I had, I really like the Vapor. FWIW, I'm not sponsored, so my opinions are based on actual $$ expended.
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    I was trained one hand per. All of my cutaways except my first jump/tandem have been in a wingsuit. The last cutaway I was in a spin on my back not unlike Steph's. One hand for cutaway, but Dring was covered in nylon. There was no thought; I went to two hands automatically. If you have a plan and muscle memory, I'd submit that changing up the plan isn't going to be a problem when a revision is called for.
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    Thread has been derailed in spite of a warning. We don't need yet another thread on the subject of why one country's rules are better than another, nor why waiting til 200 jumps is a good idea. Argue about that to your heart's content in General, SC, or Bonfire. The Ban Hammer is in effect. Take some time off, guys.
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    It is small-minded to not recognize that; -As the author of the post, I'm a USPA member, and those are the only rules I'm familiar with. -I'm under no obligation to seek out the "rules" "recommendations" or "general practices" of any organized body. If you can get an official from the NZ skydiving organizations contact me with info, I'll be very happy to post the information (as I will for any organized body). And that said, we're not going to debate the merits of your opinion vs those of the USPA in this forum. You've got plenty of others in which you get enough bandwidth on the subject.
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    In the US, most of the things people consider "rules" are actually recommendations. BSR's don't address cameras in any manner. The recommendations are written from decades of experience, hundreds of thousands of jumps, and common sense. While you might not agree (curious NZ has a rule where we don't), many countries do indeed follow the USPA recommendations, just as USPA examines, and in some cases adopts standards, recommendations, and rules from around the world. Dropzones can make their own rules so long as they don't violate FAA laws. If they're a USPA GM, then they must observe the USPA BSR's (which many countries have adopted to one extent or another). And, the OP is in the USA and will likely be jumping at a USPA dropzone.
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    I feel the difference is that as a coach, you don't have a coach saying "she's not doing that right, lemme angle my head to catch that on vid." It happens, and too often. And that's where the biggest difference lies. Flying as a coach may mean you're a professional beginner, but the coach process, the jumps that coaches are *supposed* to do (but often don't) are there to teach the very skills that a camera flyer needs. I do believe that coaching is a benefit to becoming a good camera flyer, *if* the coach examiner/evaluator are doing their jobs. there seem to be a few that don't give a damn because after all "It's just a coach rating." I still shake my head at a C/E who handed a wingsuiter a coach rating with no class time, no eval jumps.
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    Next time we're in the same room, ask to see my logbook for coaching students. It's roughly a 30% unsuccessful ratio. Unfortunately, there are examiners that "give away" the rating. I'm aware of more than a few coaches that showed up for the course, had breakfast, and left without any classwork and with zero eval jumps. Coaching and video can often go together, but flying video requires greater mental and physical skill than being a coach. I too, could agree with raising the jump # for the coach rating, particularly if USPA would have a required training program for cameras and/or required experience level. I believe camera may be a distraction whether you have 100, 200, or 5000 jumps. Having the physical and mental experience (time in sport) to deal with problems is the motivation for the recommended levels of experience. The sheer volume of this particular subject make sme think that safety is going to keep losing ground over "I wanna fly a lens"
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    All Sony software comes with a license install that allows for two computers to have it installed, but that not both may be operated simultaneously. The idea is that one will be used on a laptop and the other on a desktop. I don't think you'll find anyone having kittens if you install em' both on a desktop at the DZ.
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    great stuff as always!
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    A "Wedge" brand (Lookma) won't work. Not stiff enuff. The stickon base works on Monkey's, and the camera can be angled pretty easily.
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    Talk to Monkeyboy here on DZ.com. His altimeter mount works quite nicely.
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    too bad there is no "like" button. Thanks for taking the time out to do this one, Jarno and Co.
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    T2i is hard to beat for the buck. For 1K, you should be able to purchase the body with a separate, faster lens.
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    We both know (from a semi-shared personal experience) that if you speak up, threats are not uncommon. Being ostracized is very common. It's wrongful that the cost of speaking out about safety might mean you've lost your ability to skydive at a particular DZ, but the fact is....that's the way it often is. It's more a human fallacy than a skydiving issue.
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    The photo forum has a sticky that is called "READ ME that answers this question pretty thoroughly. Failing that, SEARCH will yield more than 1000 results. Taking advice on attaching a camera from someone who doesn't respect the recommendations and where they came from may be hazardous to your (or other's) health.
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    I keep a Sabre 1/170 rig for students that only have elliptical canopies or very high wingloadings. The Sabre 1 is a very good wingsuiting canopy, IMO. Coupla guys around here have picked them up very low-cost and are very happy with them.
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    Got it... You are unable to back your statement so you go personal. I would expect better from a mod You're correct. I shouldn't have suggested your comprehension needs improvement. Since I can't edit my post and you've copied my statements, I retract my earlier statement and offer this: Your post would be accurate, had I made any comparitive analogy in my post. However, I did not. Rather, I offered a statement to refute someone else' comparison between professional racecar drivers and skydivers. Therefore, your statement that my "analogy" is incorrect, is incorrect. Then again, I could say the sky was blue and you'd find reason to argue it.
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    And your comparison does not really work here either. 1. You are talking pro and semi pro, not average Joe. This is not if Airspeed could pull it off, but the average jumper. 2. On a track there is a set pattern for the whole event. the same cannot be said for skydiving. Your reading comprehension could stand for improvement. I did not make a comparison nor an analogy.