oiseau60 0 #1 June 10, 2004 Hi does anybody now if someone is offering a D-Box for the new Sony HC20-30-40? thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #2 June 11, 2004 I think the TRV-19-22-33 D-box from Bonehead will work. But you could always contact them Bonehead ______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DancingFlame 0 #3 June 11, 2004 I'm pretty sure TRV boxes will not work. HC series camcorders may be split into some categories: TRV-style design (HC-14, HC-15, 30 mm lens), PC-style (HC-20, 30, 40, 25 mm lens) and HC-65/85 (37mm lens thread). HC-14/15 are just a renamed TRV-19 so TRV-style D-Box will fit. HC-20/30/40 are completely different. They are only 10 mm longer than a PC-105, with wide angle lens a bit shorter. Haven't tried it yet, but it seems like PC-style D-box may fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oiseau60 0 #4 June 11, 2004 thanks for the input Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #5 June 11, 2004 QuoteI'm pretty sure TRV boxes will not work. HC series camcorders may be split into some categories: TRV-style design (HC-14, HC-15, 30 mm lens), PC-style (HC-20, 30, 40, 25 mm lens) and HC-65/85 (37mm lens thread). HC-14/15 are just a renamed TRV-19 so TRV-style D-Box will fit. HC-20/30/40 are completely different. They are only 10 mm longer than a PC-105, with wide angle lens a bit shorter. Haven't tried it yet, but it seems like PC-style D-box may fit. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry I don't have the exact numbers in front of me, but HC40 and PC109 have almost identical "front" dimensions, but HC40 is about an inch deeper. Kevin is picking up my new HC40 this afternoon. I am so excited! It will fit easily into my old-school Bonehead full box helmet - along with sandwiches and a six pack of beer. However my HC40 will spend most of its life in a hand mount. Did I tell you how excited I am about my new HC40? Sure hope Max Cohn has put that 37mm to 25mm stepper ring in the mail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 June 11, 2004 QuoteI'm pretty sure TRV boxes will not work. HC series camcorders may be split into some categories: TRV-style design (HC-14, HC-15, 30 mm lens), PC-style (HC-20, 30, 40, 25 mm lens) and HC-65/85 (37mm lens thread). HC-14/15 are just a renamed TRV-19 so TRV-style D-Box will fit. HC-20/30/40 are completely different. They are only 10 mm longer than a PC-105, with wide angle lens a bit shorter. Haven't tried it yet, but it seems like PC-style D-box may fit. There are 3 styles of Bonehead TRV(HC) boxes currently in production. 1 is for the longer traditional style TRV cameras. 1 is for the TRV 70 only. 1 is for the shorter (length), taller style TRV's. If just the designatior (HC vs. TRV) has changed but the general shape of the bodies hasn't then the boxes should still work well. more info here: http://www.boneheadcomposites.com/cammount.htm---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DancingFlame 0 #7 June 15, 2004 QuoteDid I tell you how excited I am about my new HC40? So do I ! Great camera, microscopic size and weight. And it has manual white balance - at last, Sony did it! However, I haven't found a d-box for it yet. Please, be so kind to tell us, if you find it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #8 June 15, 2004 I have a new HC30E that I am real stoked about. Cant wait to jump it, only thing is can I get a 25mm - 37mm step ring in Germany, can i feck. Any ideas guys??? Buzz BTW I picked up my HC30E €668 ($557/£445) is that a good price or what.It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #9 June 15, 2004 QuoteI have a new HC30E that I am real stoked about. Cant wait to jump it, only thing is can I get a 25mm - 37mm step ring in Germany, can i feck. Any ideas guys??? Buzz BTW I picked up my HC30E €668 ($557/£445) is that a good price or what. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> For a 37mm to 25mm stepper ring, call Max Cohn at www.generationfreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #10 June 16, 2004 Picked up my new HC40 yesterday. Now I am reading the manual and figuring out al the various switches ... far more than I need. Wondering which switches to gaffer tape. For example, how often will I use the "easy" switch? Would I be wiser to tape it? Since this camera will spend most of its life in a padded nylon hand-mount, I am wondering how often I will accidentally switch it to "Easy." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DancingFlame 0 #11 July 7, 2004 So far, did anybody find D-Box for the HC-20-30-40? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #12 July 7, 2004 The only real difference in the HC 20-30-40 and the TRV 19-22-33 series is the width. The HC is according to the specs 21mm more narrow than the TRV-19-22-33 series. The sizes TRV 19-22-33 H 90mm, , W 71mm, D 112mm HC 20,30,40 H 86mm, W 50mm, D 112mm I got this data off some spec sheets from different resellers. In conclusion, I'm sure the TRV-19 Dbox will work.______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DancingFlame 0 #13 July 8, 2004 Why use wide box, when narrow one can be used? It will be safer to use a narrox box, I think. HC will be too loose in the TRV-style box. Well, large amounts of foam may help... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie 0 #14 July 8, 2004 We are contemplating making a Blackbox for the HC series. Cookiecomposites models our boxes of the camera it'self so here is where my problems lie. The HC40 looks as though the center of the lens is 3-5mm higher than the HC20. We found that the PC109 lens is 3.5mm higher than the PC108 and now have varying Blackboxes to suit each. Because there are fine tolerances in our Blackboxes small variences can make a camera fit correctly or not. I personally would like to make Blackboxes for all styles but unfortunately tooling cost versus sales becomes a issue. Once we get our hands on all the models we will make a decision about design. I think a topmount Blackbox that can also be sidemounted are my thoughts. A question for the HC20 owner's. What stopped you from buying the HC40 was it price or un-necessary features in the HC40? Cookie www.cookiecomposites.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DancingFlame 0 #15 July 8, 2004 QuoteI think a topmount Blackbox that can also be sidemounted are my thoughts. I want to be the first buyer of this box (for HC-40) ! Can't wait for it to be ready... HC-40 is much better than 20. It has a larger CCD and improved video quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawl 0 #16 July 9, 2004 I have mine mounted with a L-plate on a Bonehead Optik, Eye Cam II etc. I've got 'soft cover' made for it but would really like it enclosed...so if ANYONE comes up with a working D-box for the HC20 please, please, please pm me with the details and costs etc. Besides that.. I love the size and useability of it "Africa is not for sissies" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawl 0 #17 July 13, 2004 Surely there must be enough of these units out there by now, to justify production of a d-box ?????"Africa is not for sissies" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #18 July 13, 2004 QuotePicked up my new HC40 yesterday. Now I am reading the manual and figuring out al the various switches ... far more than I need. Wondering which switches to gaffer tape. For example, how often will I use the "easy" switch? Would I be wiser to tape it? Since this camera will spend most of its life in a padded nylon hand-mount, I am wondering how often I will accidentally switch it to "Easy." >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Answer to my own question: yesterday I did two jumps with the "EASY" function OFF and two jumps with the "EASY" function ON. ON made for far better colour and contrast. My next move is to cut a hole in my hand mount so I can turn the EASY function ON while on jump run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cookie 0 #19 July 14, 2004 Well, Just got my hands on a HC40 in white. Very nice camera. The HC40's lens is 4mm higher than the HC20 I have tried our new LIQUID 3 and 5 on it and it runs great. So, we will have a Blackbox HC20,30,40 for it in aproximately 4 weeks if things go to plan. Cookie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawl 0 #20 July 14, 2004 So, we will have a Blackbox HC20,30,40 for it in aproximately 4 weeks if things go to plan. When you do have the box ready, please, please, please drop me aline with prices and shipping options etc. I'm really wanting one and my own handy work is not to be desired "Africa is not for sissies" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #21 August 20, 2004 QuoteHi does anybody now if someone is offering a D-Box for the new Sony HC20-30-40? Bonehead will have one by the second week in Sept. thanks Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawl 0 #22 September 1, 2004 I shiver in anticipatience Seriously tho... I need one ASAP"Africa is not for sissies" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oiseau60 0 #23 September 2, 2004 on the cookiecomposites website there is something about it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
do6151 0 #24 October 26, 2004 Is that D box ready for the HC 40. Do you have any pics. Is it side or top mount. Thanks Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #25 October 27, 2004 Have one and am very happy with it. It is specific for the 20, 30 or 40. Traveling for work this week but will get a picture later to post..... Only issue is that you cant put a bigger battery on the camera in the box. Another thread is talking about that now..... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
