ber 0 #1 August 18, 2003 I have purchase a sony pc105e, and ive my velocity helmet with a side mount for pc9. I jump alone or 2way but i've very few jumps(60) and i like to know what problems/issues i will find. Should i wait to have more jumps? I've read lots of dif. opinions about head position on openings, i like to read your opinion about that too. Thanks... Bernardo Mota Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 August 18, 2003 Please see THIS THREAD.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #3 August 19, 2003 I know in USPA its a D license (pre change over) recommended but not obligatory however in France it is a B2 License (relative work license) and 100 jumps. Camera must be fitted with a cutaway system and you must be cleared by the boss. I think its reasonable which is not often you'll here me say that about the French. He will know your skills and levels and if you are ready.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #4 August 22, 2003 I understand the issue of having enough jumps that your comfort level in the sky during a malfunction allows you to remain level headed. But when talking about a micro-camera in a snag resistant enclosure, and filming nothing more than the results of your planned dive...What are the complexities. I read the other post that was clickied, and my question is this...What can I beware of during a skydive that will prepare me to have a camera on my head when I freefly? I am willing to wait until appropriate jump numbers, but is there any particular skill or preparedness that will make it obvious when I am ready to buy a camera?...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 August 23, 2003 QuoteWhat can I beware of during a skydive that will prepare me to have a camera on my head when I freefly? We all love to be creative in all parts of our life, however in skydiving this can be deadly if taken up too soon in our sport. Having an added dimension in any jump increases the complexity of it. A skydiver must be proficient in his discipline to allow the safety level to be adequate to add a camera. Believe it or not, having a camera on your head -will- distract you. Can you and will you behave in a safe manner when thinking of 'how to get this shot'? In freeflying (especially) you are flying in a much more close proximity to your subjects. To avoid injury to both you and them (from your equipment), can you safely skydive and not make contact...but be close enough for your subjects to not look like ants? (most freeflyers use a wider angle lens than RW folk. .45 or .3). You've already mentioned keeping your cool in a deployment scenario. Very important and a -must- in an emergency. How about 2 canopies out because of losing altitude awareness? Just a few pointers that make alot of sense to us cameraflyers who've been around long enough to see each of these happen to friends of ours... 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
deadbrowncow 0 #6 August 23, 2003 Hey man, I'm no expert, I only have about 400 camera jumps and 950 or so total under my belt and I am still a VERY small fish in a huge pond of experience. However, just to throw my two cents worth in, I think you should probably hold off a while. Don't quote me, but I think USPA says you have to hold a "D" license anyways. Although tons of people do it with lower licenses, there are usually reasons behind the USPA setting certain standards. With only 60 jumps under your belt, I think you should be trying to get into all the different genres of skydiving, and when you have a pretty firm grip on them, then try strapping the cameras to your head. The big thing is that you need to be very comfortable in the air, with your abilities and with emergency procedures, because camera flying is a lot more than wearing a goofy helmet and getting your lift paid. Besides, there aren't gonna be a whole lot of people who are really comfortable with having a camera flier with so few jumps anyways. Wait it out, you will be a better camera flier in the future for holding off. ***"A smart person can act dumb, but a dumb person can't act smart"*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ber 0 #7 August 29, 2003 Well, the point of my post is not the number of jumps to start, but what expect when starting. I have made my desicion to wait till next year, so many more jumps till i think again on that. What i like to understand is what problems i will have when i start and what can i do today to be prepare tomorow. I know a good track is important when doing jumps with others, so i do always a track even if im jumping solo, tomorow when i jump with others i dont have to think about it. What i get from all posts with the subject of starting jumping with cameras is that if i jump with a brick attach to my helmet i will not have any problem, cause i will not be distracted by him. I already learn one from other posts... always put and inspect the rig before any other equipment, we dont wanna forget it. I like to know, how should i put my head and my body in openings, and other important stuff like that. Things i can do before jumping a camera. Thanks... Bernardo Mota ber@netcabo.pt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
