voodew1 0 #1 January 29, 2012 I have read and read - looks like there is still no good for skydiving new sony camcorders? I have a shit load of bestbuy gift cards that I would like to use -- I do mostly 4 way / 8 way video --- is the OIS still no good - it seems that I read its no good for freefly but haven't really heard from the RW jumpers Any help would be great Thanks The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #2 January 30, 2012 QuoteI have read and read - looks like there is still no good for skydiving new sony camcorders? I have a shit load of bestbuy gift cards that I would like to use -- I do mostly 4 way / 8 way video --- is the OIS still no good - it seems that I read its no good for freefly but haven't really heard from the RW jumpers Any help would be great Thanks What feature on the Sonys are you looking for that does not exist?Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #3 January 30, 2012 A sony camera without OIS as I read that it doesn't work so well for skydiving The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #4 January 31, 2012 QuoteA sony camera without OIS as I read that it doesn't work so well for skydiving The CX series do have "steady shot" and you can turn it off. From the user manual, "You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions. Off ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used." I don't have any knowledge of the model's use in skydiving, but they are pretty nice overall.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #5 January 31, 2012 QuoteI don't have any knowledge of the model's use in skydiving Yesss.... So better not to say anything. FYI: OIS can be switched off in the menu, but it can and will still vibrate when skydiving, especially when back/sitflying. It can vibrate up to the point where you cannot even see that the person right in front of you is even a PERSON. And yes people with up to 10.000+ skydives have tried to deal with this and mostly failed (and spent a lot of money in the process). So no, a camera with OIS is not to be recommended for skydiving. You want EIS. Or, read the FAQ. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #6 February 4, 2012 Been rather tired of waiting for a new sony camcorder that would do justice for skydiving. Really don't want to buy an older camera that costs just about the same price as a new model (even in ebay cx-150) So in light of that anyone care to comment on the 2012 sony camcorder lineup? Would any of them work? DSE?For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
