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I know that variables are present. I am just looked for an average range. For example, a 176 PD Reserve loaded at 1.0. Videos would be very helpful if any can be found! Thank you for your time Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

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I have been searching the web (including the DZ.com search engine - where I found a few threads about wide angle lenses but none that I found answered my question) for a very nice wide angle lens for the Sony HDR-TG1 camcorder with the 30mm thread on the Cookie Blackbox. I would like to get the best picture quality from my camcorder so I need a high grade lens, but I do not know where to look. I currently own a Liquid 3 wide angle lens with a filter from Cookie Composites, and a TG1 with a Cookie Blackbox - mounted on a Cookie MXV with a cutaway system. I am looking for something that will produce no vignetting. I am not very knowledgeable on this subject so any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time! Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

LOL ! Thank you for the advice guys. I really consider everything that you say. This information is very helpful to me! Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

The top mount looks like it would be quite a bit more snag prone than the FF3. What are the downsides to top mounts? You must remember that you have 4+ inches of extra *and very expensive* material above your head, which has to use up some of your attention while exiting the plane. I guess it basically comes down to personal preference. Do you think the HC series is practical as a side mount in the FF3? I know that sky-pimp has made helmets (my friend has one that has a right-sided HC series mount) that accommodate the HC series camcorders. If you don't think it is practical, then why not? I am just curious and am looking for answers. Right now, the FF3 with the HC5 left side mounted looks like the best choice for me, even though it is a little cumbersome. I have been told by my friend, who owns the sky-pimp HC series side mounted helmet, that he does not notice a significant difference in the weight while he is in freefall. The only thing I would be worried about with the FF3 is riser strikes; but with the FF3, the risers should glance off of the helmet better than with the TG1 Blackbox. I would also feel safer with the FF3 in terms of line snags, just because of the design. Does anyone have any pictures of a FF3 HC series from the back and looking at the mount from the side? I have seen this picture of the front: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=94320; Does this helmet seem practical to you? Why/why not? The camera weighs about 1.5 pounds, and I am a strong guy, so I am not worried too much about the weight. I am going on and on, and I could do it all day... what to do... what to do. Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

I am looking into two different setups for freeflying fun jump videos. They both have their pros and cons but I would still like your opinions. Just a note - I have done massive amounts of research here on the Dropzone.com forums and also on Google, and I still need some help deciding... The 2K Composites FF3 with cutaway system and Sony HC5 (possibly the HC9, depending on the EIS vs OIS issue): Pros: - The FF3 is a well-built, comfortable helmet with a cutaway system and a snag resistant camera cover. Snag resistance is very important to me. - The camera is easily accessible in the plane and is compatible with a Cameye II. - The HC5 video quality is very good, but I am not clear as to how the EIS works in freefall with this specific camera (as say versus the TG1, and even the newer Sony HC9 with OIS - which is not good for sitfly from what I've read). - HC5 is around $450 like-new versus 7-800$ for the TG1 - Large FOV wide angle lenses will not show the helmet in view. Cons: - Heavier (1lb 5oz), wider, bulkier. - More potential for riser strikes versus the Sony TG1 with Cookie blackbox because of the width of the camera. However, I believe it is more snag resistant than the Cookie Composites TG1 Blackbox. - The custom helmet is expensive (around $500) but I am not worried about the cost at the moment. - 4-6 week wait time Cookie Composites MXV with cutaway system and Sony HDR-TG1 with Cookie Blackbox: Pros: - Light (10 oz), and only 2" wide. The low weight will be somewhat easier on my neck versus the HC5 in case of a hard opening. - Also a well-built, comfortable helmet with a fine cutaway system. Although I am capable of personally designing a cover for the TG1 Blackbox, it is more snag prone when it comes stock. - The TG1 is compatible with the Hypeye D Pro. - The TG1 captures excellent video quality with enough light and EIS (1/5" CMOS) - I personally think the smaller profile looks cool, but then again, they both look pretty cool. - The MXV helmet is priced lower than the FF3, $370 versus $530 respectively. Though, the cost of the cameras makes the FF3 a less expensive setup. - Almost no wait time. Cons: - More potential for snags versus the FF3 with the Sony HC5. - 1/5" CMOS captures "decent" footage on sunset loads (though I do not know how much a 1/3" CMOS will make a difference - HC5). I have tested the TG1 in freefall on a sunset load and the quality is alright. - The Liquid 3 lens shows the helmet in the video unless the mount is moved forward a considerable amount. A Liquid 5 lens would get rid of the helmet but would not provide as much FOV (field of view). - The AVCHD format can be troublesome to some users. If you have anything else to add, any opinions, anything at all - it is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time and input! Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

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thats one of the reasons the TG1 kicks ass Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

does the top mount give you trouble during head down freefly? Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

I have looked at them and it isn't exactly what I am looking for. I am just curious as to which camera would best suit my sidemount. I will build the actual mount myself. Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

I am looking to purchase a nice camera helmet setup. I use fiber glass to make the helmets snag resistant with less drag as well. I prefer cookie composites as I have owned an MXV before with a cutaway and loved it. I know a big difference between the two cameras is EIS and OIS image stabilization, the latter giving image quality some trouble during sitfly (is this only when mounted on the top?). I do mostly freefall, sitfly, head down, stand, etc. I am familiar with the software from the AVCHD, and though it is more complicated than MiniDV, it gives very nice quality images. The light is not an issue because most of the jumps will be during daylight anyways. The TG1 stick out about 2 and 1/2 inches while the HC9 box sticks out about 3 and 1/2 inches, both from the left side of the helmet (when you are wearing it). The HC9 is also quite wide compared to the TG1. Any other thoughts or considerations? Thanks! Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

That was an excellent reply. Thank you for that =) Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

Badass man, fun videos! YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE BY GETTING INTO SKYDIVING!!!! Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

Every time I go to the Sky-Pimp website it only shows their name with no links or pictures... Is the site not working? How can I reach him? Thanks! Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

Try these: SONY TG1/TG3 with Cookie side mount box: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3286328;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread ELMO SUV CAM II / PRO: http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

I have a video of the jump as an AVI file, and it looks much better than the Youtube one. PM me your email address if you'd like a copy. The AVCHD is still better quality but this is all I can do for right now. Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.

Here is a video of the HDR-TG1 with the cookie box and a 0.3x Liquid wide angle lens. The video quality is much better in the original HD format. The helmet shows on the side in this video, but it can easily be mounted so it isn't in view http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPgpWvW8Rac. Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jellyside down. A cat glued to some jelly toast will hover in quantum indecision.