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Hang on, it's not that simple. You can also wait a few weeks for the 580ex.
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It seems to work well. Matty at Chicagoland jumps one for tandem work regularly. If you're on a tight budget, the DCR-HC line might be a better choice - DCR-HC20 MSRP is $449. Street price is less... Oh... Hi Scott! _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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It's a myth that the range is a hundred yards. These chips are limited in range to 10-15 feet. There is similar technologies that require on-board batteries (and are significantly larger and more expensive) that could be used for such purposes, though... _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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0.45 or 0.6? Probably old question, but i wonder...
AndyMan replied to skajdajver's topic in Photography and Video
My Sony .6 is significantly wider than my Kenko .5, and neither has a step-down (or up) ring. I do buy the explanation that maybe the actual glass has a proper multiplication factor, and that the differences come from different housing sizes... _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. -
I would definately zoom in a bit to get rid of the "corners". You might like the effect, but I'd guess a paying customer wouldn't... _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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0.45 or 0.6? Probably old question, but i wonder...
AndyMan replied to skajdajver's topic in Photography and Video
The Sony .6 is comparable in field of view to other manufacturers .42 and .45. In some cases it's actually wider. The .6 actually is wider than the Kenko .5 Anyone who ditches the Sony .6 for the "wider" .45 should be sure to do plenty of testing first. Manufacturer numbers are notoriously unreliable. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. -
Let's try to keep the editorials for the other threads. __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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If someone sees the "Manhunt" on BRAVO, will you please tape it?
AndyMan replied to lewmonst's topic in The Bonfire
Lew, is your jumpsuit red/orange? I *thought* I saw you for just a glimpse... _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. -
I think in your case its the neoprene scuba gloves that's working to keep you warm. In your case, you might do better to put the latex gloves OVER the neoprene. That said, if you're going to go out and spend the money on scuba gloves - which I imagine can't be cheap, you might as well get a pair that are windproof, too...? _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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I have tried it. I struggled with latex liners for a full winter season because that was the advice everyone was giving. Cold fingers suck, especially when you're so cold it's tough to pick up your toggles, never mind hold onto them. I've since discovered that a: prevailing opinion is often wrong, and b: in this case there are easy alternatives available that work much better. Skydiving is not the first sport to have a problem of very high wind speeds in cold weather. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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Compare and contrast the words highlighted. ALso on todays quiz, when is a "plan" not a "plan"? _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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I'm confused. You said you're using manual lenses... but then setting the camera to TV and a shutter speed of 320. That means the camera will attempt to auto-set the aperature... But how does this work with a manual lens? _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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The light my friend uses isn't listed on sonystyle. Real innexpensive though, the chief difference between the one he uses and the ones I saw online is that his has its own batteries. The ones I'm seeing now are powered through the hot-shoe, which I don't like because it could kill your video battery..._Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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I know a camera fliers who uses a simple single lens Sony video light... Sonystyle is down, I'l post a clicky later. The results at sunset (and after!) are spectacular for video shot at tandem range. In plane interviews also work really well. Dunno about RW or freefly. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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Actually I looked it up. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=average+texas+winter+temperature I can assure you that no matter how cold it is in Texas, it gets colder as you go north. This wasn't suposed to be a pissing match, so I'm done. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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The average winter temperature in Texas is about 50F. I presume when someone asks about jumping in the cold, we're talking below freezing. People jumping in northern climates, and landing in snow have very different requirements than someone near the gulf of Mexico. Cold weather can seriously impact a persons ability to perform, and being ill-equiped is not only dumb, but dangerous. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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A good pair of x-country ski gloves should cost no more than $25. Here's a good pair here: http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47669648&parent_category_rn=10574234&vcat=REI_SEARCH. I wear a pair very similar once the mercury dips below 60F on the ground. I've worn them comfortably in temperatures as low as 15F on the ground. Latex liners do not work in cold weather. Moisture collecting under the latex gets cold, quickly. This is especially important if you plan on wearing the gloves for a slow plane ride. Importan attributes for gloves for winter jumping are: Low bulk - you need to be able to maintain dexterity. Tactile ability - you should be able to feel through the fabric. Insulated - keeps things warm. Windproof - keeps things warm. Breathable - keeps things dry. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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That's exactly what I meant. Landing after a cypres fire with the main still properly stowed. A cypres fire that did not result in a two out, a cypres fire that most likely would have resulted in a fatality had the device not functioned, or been installed. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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I do not understand why this recomendation persists. In cold weather, trapping moisture is a recipe for frostbite at worst, damn cold fingers at best. A visit to any mountainerring supply store, REI, EMS, Mountain Equipment Co-op, or a x-country ski store should give you a plethora of tight, windproof, low-bulk insulated gloves that still give good tactile response. This is a great opportunity to take ideas from other sports. We don't have to reinvent the wheel for every problem. All "sport" gloves are designed to wick moisture away. Trapping moisture with latex "liners" is not a good idea in cold weather. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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A simple, anonymous poll. Please post if you'll share your story, otherwise just vote. Edited to add: Let's not turn this thread into one where we try to deconstruct whatever errors may have led to the given situation. Let's try to keep this as a place for people to tell their story without being jumped on. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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Thanks for reminding me. I almost forgot. Today is my and craicheads first anniversary. Bill? Did you remember yours? I'm disappointed . You were supposed to remind me... _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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This sounds similar to a problem I had - a problem that disapeared when I switched from a Sigma to a Canon lens....? _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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It really depends on the mounting. An unprotected side mount will get riser-striked regularly. Usually this means a few dents over a few hundred jumps, but occaisionally it means a missing lens or a destroyed preview screen. Top mounted, or properly protected in a dbox, a new Sony PC or TRV should last well into a thousand jumps. Last year I saw a Panasonic survive one jump. I've also seen JVC's go after 300. I do think a dbox is key, not only does it protect from impacts, but I've noticed a big change in the performance of mine due to cold and humity. I don't get nearly as many humidity error codes as I did when it was unprotected. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
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What song is going through your head right now??
AndyMan replied to GogglesnTeeth's topic in The Bonfire
Simon and Garfunkel, Scarborough Fair. _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. -
A rigid wing will be affected by turbulence, too. Airplanes are affected by turbulence. An wing that encouters a downdraft will... go down. This isn't such a big thing at altitude, but it sure sucks when you're at 10 feet. Airlocked canopies are said recover faster than a normally aspirated canopy, but all this is meaningless if you've already hit something hard. Buying an airlocked canopy after a near miss with turblence seems like the wrong answer. The correct answer is to avoid turbulence. It's usually found in predictable locations... _Am __ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.