sdsouthsask 0 #26 November 7, 2003 I ordered it through a local store here. If you get good and cheap you don't get fast Being in Canada I paid a bit more for it this way but I get some warrenty now though. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpHog 0 #27 November 8, 2003 I've been jumping with this camcorder for the past couple of weeks, and so far have been extremely impressed. The quality of the video from this camcorder is phenomenal. I also own a VX2000 and find the image quality to be very similar. The 1/3" CCD of the PC-330 has very good low-light characteristics. Also, the new RGB filter creates very lifelike color reproduction. This camcorder also has the option to shoot in 30fps progressive scan, though I haven't yet used it in freefall. All of my jumps so far have been paid tandem videos and I'd rather not experiment on paid jumps. I also haven't tested the camera's still picture quality, but being rated at 3.0 megapixels, along with the new RGB filter, I would imagine it is pretty good. All in all, I have been extremely pleased with this camera and would recommend it to any other videographer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jalisco 0 #28 November 9, 2003 I'm really glad to see that there are people jumping this camera, as I'm considering buying one. I don't mind being a guinea pig, but, not having any experience, wouldn't make a very good one in this case. I'd still be very interested to hear about experiences with the 30fps progressive scan. Looks like it would probably fit in dboxes the pc120 fits in. What kind of dbox/mount are you using? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #30 November 17, 2003 I got My 330 in the other day and spent a little time playing around with it. I am really pleased with this camera. The quality of the video is really good. This is my first camera so I dont have anything to compare it to. I am looking for a mount for it now. I am curious to see what everyone else is running with the 330. I looked at some Bonehead D boxes. They look like they offer the most protection for the camera. Kind a pricey but I have come this far and should not try and save a buck. You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #31 November 23, 2003 OK I made my first (BEER) camera jump yesterday. I got my D box and a .5 wide angle lens. The video quality of this camera is AWESOME. I had some experience camera flyers try my helmet on. Some said it felt heavy. Its heavy to me because I am not used to having 1.5 lbs on the left side of my head. I was amazed how easy it was to keep my subject in the view. The jumps consisted of two way sit flying with transition to head down and back. I am really happy with this camera set up. The wide angle lens makes a big difference. I would recommend this camera for sure. You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifics 0 #32 November 23, 2003 Damn you lucky bastage! Nice buy, if I ever make it out to space land I will have to check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #33 December 4, 2003 I will be out at Skydive Houston Saturday for the chopper. Hook up with me and I will let you check it out. I have a orange and yellow flame bonehead with bullet hole stickers on it. You cant miss it. -Matt You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifics 0 #34 December 4, 2003 I think I know ya mang, maybe. If you are who I think you are I took a video of you're exit out of SDH's 182. I was on student status and I brought a small camera with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #35 December 5, 2003 YEP thats me.........Hook up with me on Saturday. I am working Friday night so I will not be out til 1 oclock or so. Are you going to jump the chopper? You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #36 December 11, 2003 Hey, I had a chance to play around with one of them not too long back. Yes they are bigger, but lighter? Huh? What? BIgger and lighter = LOTS OF PLASTIC. The whole exterior is plastic. Most interior gears and framework is plastic. Someone said that it had a 3CCD chip in it, but its still has the 1/3 chip in it, only it processed the signal differnently now to give a higher resolution. If you want to use it for home use, it prolly will work just fine, but for skydiving....no thanks. I have a feeling that it will not stand up to constant openings. Besides, its a bigger camera than its predicessors, why the hell did they do that? ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #37 December 11, 2003 It's bigger then the PC120? Most of the PC120 is plastic too, at least a plastic shell covering a thin metal frame inside. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #38 December 11, 2003 It's about at thick as a 120 (which I use) but it is shorter. It just occurs to me that is might have the lens significantly lower enough that it won't clear a stock bonehead D-box. It's only marginally lighter than the 120. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #39 December 15, 2003 I have my 330 in a stock D-box. Its the Large one from Bonehead that the 120 fits. I have a .5 wide angle lens that clears with no problems. You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarge 0 #40 December 15, 2003 What .5 lens is that? I was shopping for one and could only find a .45 37 thread so far. I can get a .2 and 2x; though I don't know if I'd have any use for a 2x. Admittedly, I am frustrated about what camera to get ie:120/330/110 albeit, very inclined to the 330 since the bluetooth seems to be going nowhere, like so many Sony marketing concepts! The 330 at least seems to have some extra quality built-in that isn't guised under some 'new fangled exclusive feature.' to justify its added expense. thanks-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #41 December 16, 2003 You can get the lens you want here, Doug: http://www.royal-lens.com/ There are others, but I like dealing with Max. He carries the .3 and the .5 in both thread sizes. The guy I shoot video for has been doing it for about 20 years, and he's getting a 330. Very thrifty fellow, too. Only drawback is the touch screen, in my opinion, and the way the camera's menu takes a couple more steps than my 120 to get where you want to go. And again, buying at the top just means you will have a little price remorse, but it'll be longer until you have New Camera Envy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarge 0 #42 December 16, 2003 Quote buying at the top just means you will have a little price remorse, but it'll be longer until you have New Camera Envy. LOL! Well thanks J.P. as it is I just ordered the 330 on my Amex should be here Thurs/Fri... w/the 4.5 lens... I hope I didn't fuck it up! You're the best!! thanks again ...Now for a new helmet, d-box.... ugh!!!! .-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #43 December 16, 2003 The 120 isn't being produced anymore, given time you'll have trouble finding stores that'll sell it. The price on the 330 really isn't bad... It's a lot less then I paid for my 120 when it was new. Just two years ago the MSRP on the 120 was $1999 and I got it for a steal at $1300. Now the MSRP on the 330 is $1300. If I were shopping for a PC camera right now, I'd be lookoing very hard at the 330. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackholeSon 0 #44 December 16, 2003 QuoteNow the MSRP on the 330 is $1300. Actually, MSRP is $1699.99 according to Sony. http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start;sid=ffsgyqJacXwgyp2FOmcqwe1Xso6kj4qzDEs=?CategoryName=dcc_DICamcorders_MiniDVHandycamCamcorders&Dept=dcc---------- Here's to cheating, stealing, fighting, and drinking. If you cheat, cheat death. If you steal, steal a woman's heart. If you fight, fight for a brother. If you drink, drink with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #45 December 16, 2003 My bad. I should've said that I've seen it for under $1300... www.dbuys.com _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Discus 0 #46 March 1, 2004 And what about the CANON MVX10i ? - It looks cheaper, lighter, smaller and the quality seems to be as good as the Sony PC330... http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Camcorders/Digital/MVX10i/index.asp?ComponentID=50079&SourcePageID=26346#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #47 March 1, 2004 Not 3.3 megapixel, no night shot, no LANC port. Everyone in skydiving comes back to Sony for some reason..... D______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Discus 0 #48 March 11, 2004 QuoteEveryone in skydiving comes back to Sony for some reason.....D Can you say more ... The reasons are the quality or the features ? - Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
