skyfiend 0 #1 April 16, 2010 Hey, Heres my issue, im flying with my Nikon d40x Yes Nikon not the best thing for camera flying but im poor! the problem is this camera only works on a wireless remote switch. i have been taping it to my finger and am able to push the button but that is a massive pain in the arse as you could imagine. here was my thinking as i sat in class one day..... its a arm band with a retractable key ring glued, duct taped and sewn into it (impossible to get back out) the chain is made of a light metal and is strong. What do you think? any problems that i havnt thought of? thanks Nick (pics are of the THING!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #2 April 16, 2010 Forget about taping stuff to you. If you insist on jumping this camera, either get the camera modded for a wired switch, or do a search on this forum about how we used to make the switches for a Nikon D70 using a bite/blow/tongue/pro-switch of your choice taped to the wireless remote which you taped to your lens. Such a home-made switch is still wireless so still a bit of pain to use, and I wouldn't recommend this for paid jumps like tandemvideos. For funjumps, if it doesn't matter if you miss a jump every now and then, it's ok. Ish. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #3 April 17, 2010 you need your hands ,, for lots of things....from climb-out, to taking grips, to using Handles.... Nikon is perfectly FINE to use... but best to choose a different MODEL... which has a decent quality remote port... I jump with a D 70s... and THAT port can be a P. I. T . A. ( kinda flimsey and easily loosened...The D200 has a port with a threaded shoulder on it, to accept and HOLD SECURE.. the adapter needed to use a tongue switch.. Your creativity is admirable, but best to use a hard wired set-up... Is it necessary to point the remote at the camera body??? that seems to me, like a recipe for MISSING a lot of shots... jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyfiend 0 #4 April 23, 2010 Yeah Yeah Yeah FUCK NIKON, iv changed to Canon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultimateswitch 0 #5 April 28, 2010 Hello Nick, Good option. You make a right choice. Regards,Nuno Lobo Paulo Skydive Ultimate Switch . www.ultimate-switch.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 00351 919 327 315 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guscabana 0 #6 April 29, 2010 There's not right or wrong. He just made the easiest choice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragnarok 0 #7 April 29, 2010 I spent alot of time looking at different camera models, lenses, helmets, what not - before I started to fly with a camera. I hindered myself because I did NOT want to fly with what everyone else was flying with. After asking alot of questions, it finally sunk in. There is a REASON why most camera flyers jump Cannon for stills and Sony (CX100) for video....._________________________________________ Twin Otter N203-Echo,29 July 2006 Cessna P206 N2537X, 19 April 2008 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyfiend 0 #8 May 2, 2010 Yeah, switching to canon cost me a bit and its a pain t sell my Nikon now but! its bin so easy to fly with it just set it up and dont have to worry about anything now! i would suggest for anyone looking at stills buy a canon (or my Nikon!) pik of my new set up below Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
