f1freak 0 #1 May 1, 2003 How many jumps did you all have when you started jumping video? I started jumping cam on jump 92 and started filming tandems at at 113 (i was the only person with video at the dz that evening), and have made very few without the cam on my head since.... hahahahaha.... and what kind of gear??????? I had a Paramount systemIII clone with a 8mm sony and a.... damn i cant remember what my still was, but i had a hand switch that i would route through the jumpsuit.....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyanvil 0 #3 May 2, 2003 100 Vid "stons fal, evrysing fals, but doesnt on purpos change its flite pas an positioning..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #4 May 2, 2003 Around 700. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #10 May 2, 2003 I was going to wait until I had about 200. But when I mentioned to one of our TMs (who I've done numerous freefly jumps with) that I wished that I could start flying my camera sooner, he said "why don't you". And the rest is history. So I started on jump #148. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMonkey 0 #11 May 2, 2003 150 --------------------- Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #12 May 2, 2003 aprox 50 but i aint saying it were smart,or that i got any good stuff in it Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #14 May 3, 2003 Jump# 582 March 16, 1987 With a system from SkyDance Photography called Para Mount Video. It came with a Protec helmet, top mount, plastic sight and the new Sony 8mm Camcorder SkyDance Photography was the only place that I can remember that you could order a complete freefall video system ready to jump out of the box Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayer21016 2 #15 May 3, 2003 132 protech w/homemade mount, sony 8mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #16 May 3, 2003 damn sounds like you were jumping my setup..... HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #17 May 3, 2003 200 - can't imagine not having it on my head anymore... -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #18 May 5, 2003 101, today! Got some cool exit and plane shots (yea, it's solo, but I need to get used to it before even thinking about using it around other skydivers)It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slayer21016 2 #19 May 5, 2003 Just a little saying that was passed on to me just after my first camera jump. When you get to your 100th video you'll think that your 1st video was horrible When you get to 200 videos you'll think that your 100th was horrible. When you get to 300 videos you'll think that your 200th was horrible etc etc etc first camera and a pieing soon. have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #20 May 5, 2003 I'm already hooked, and I'm off to the right start, KNOWING it's horrible, but don't care! Practice, practice, practice. Lots, literally. A good friend want me as his team mate, training this summer, me video, him skyboard. I need to really crank 'em out before I'm ready for that.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #21 May 5, 2003 Jump #548 and -after- I had earned my AFFI rating. (well, they needed a JM who had more than one usable talent, so I stuck a camera on my head and started to practice...actually flew video slot for quite a few jumps without a camera on my head to get the feel and angle before added that helmet.) I encourage those who are thinking of flying with this contraption on their head to do that as well. Really lets you know -where- your body flying skill level is -before- adding the risk that a camera helmet brings with it inherently. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #22 May 5, 2003 Thank you for the voice of sanity here. You are quite right, but it's sooo addictive!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #23 May 5, 2003 I maintain my original opinion of when to start jumping camera as detailed HERE. More than 200 is advised, less than 100 is STRONGLY NOT ADVISED.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdfreefly 0 #24 May 7, 2003 jump number 97... with a nvertigo x helmet, pc9, and metal d box with a hinged door. i've only made 6 camera jumps, but i can't wait for better weather so i can make a shit load more!! i love it!! Do you want some SWEETSAUCE with that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #25 May 7, 2003 TR 500 Hi 8 camera..that was '95..The mini DV cameras came 3 years later. I am now approaching 1,000 video jumps.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
