Emmie 0 #1 October 31, 2002 I'm thinking about buying a camera this winter. At this point I knnow very little about different kinds of cameras, and what I should get. I will very begin with a used camera. Are there any guidelines that I should follow? ANy advice would be great. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x3mcam 0 #2 October 31, 2002 Buy a Sony... Trust me, probably works best, can even handle a little bumping and is compatible with most of the accessories on the market... tomppa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garywainwright 0 #3 October 31, 2002 I totally agree with the last guy - buy sony! Try and get mini dv if your budget stretches that far. I personlly like the PC range (but I'm not a fan of sidemounting them). Have fun!http://www.garywainwright.co.uk Instagram gary_wainwright_uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martz 0 #4 October 31, 2002 SONY NOTHING ELSE !!! There`s no money to save buying another brand !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #5 October 31, 2002 Roger that on the recommended brand......... But unless you need to jump it next week........ take a little time read up on the many many models out there,,,and DO go to a retail place and check them out....the TRV models work for top mounting and the PC for sidemount,, ( the choice is yours, based on what you plan to video,,,right???) Look at features, look especially for digital PLAYBACK features,,,, like flash,,luminesence, still.... The More recent trv's.... the 8 the 11 the 20 the 30etc... offer them,, and they are absolutely ESSENTIAL for making great looking ,,on the spot tandem videos, for your students....The PC 100 and some other PC 's may also have these options.... but if you get mini-dv you need to get it with these playback options..... Check to see if the camera has analog INPUT...... meaning it will cable into any vcr , or TV audio/video jacks,,, and let you record in VTR mode,,, right onto a mini dv tape...I have many,, many, skydives which I videoed on 8 mm tapes.... the analog input lets me load that footage onto the mini tapes,,, If I care to... So go and check out the local Circuit City,, or Best Buy.. or whatever A/V store may be near you.... ask some questions,, pick up and hold in your hands,,,,, a few different cameras,, factor in how you plan to mount it,,, and what will be involved in changing tapes.....Some models will require that you remiove the camera from the helmet,,(though this is NOT a big deal)...some not.... Remember,,,, you don't HAVE to buy it where you learned about it....(unless you want to)...you can always determine the right model and then search......... and get a good price,,,,,anywhere.....One thing you WILL get with Sony........good VALUE...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #6 October 31, 2002 As everyone else already mentioned...buy Sony. One thing I would add is to do your shopping locally to decide what you want, but buy online as you will save quite a bit over Circut City or Best Buy. Check out dbuys.com. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #7 October 31, 2002 EZ... Compact... low weight tripod mount. and MUCH better quality than anything these bozos are shooting. Pirce is right too... Z http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh1.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=ProductActivator__Aproductlist_html___217132___SODNW9WSPAC4___REG___CatID=0___SID=F17245D6B00Here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #8 October 31, 2002 Thats funny. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #9 November 4, 2002 Not sure which hurts more... My neck, or my wallet... Ouch! The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hallur 0 #10 November 6, 2002 Damn that amazing 35000, yea thats the one im getting I just have to crack open my piggy When I stop skydiving is the day that I die!!! Hallur Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
