Idgy 0 #1 August 15, 2013 This came out recently, potential to be the best skydiving action-vid camera, given its small, flat form factor: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/minicam/ .. it doesnt have the functionality of the GoProBlack, but Canon generally know what they are doing :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #2 August 15, 2013 Other than Canon not building this themselves, what gives the impression it's the "best skydiving action-vid camera?" Low bitrate, always-on display... Looking forward to playing with it, but I don't think it's a contender. GoPro, Replay, Sony are the current choices. When Contour comes back online with their new re-org, I think they'll be seriously competitive too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idgy 0 #3 August 15, 2013 DSEOther than Canon not building this themselves, what gives the impression it's the "best skydiving action-vid camera?" I said "potential .... given its form factor." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamUK 3 #4 August 16, 2013 DSEWhen Contour comes back online with their new re-org, I think they'll be seriously competitive too. Off topic I know but do you know what is happening with Contour? Are they going back online? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 1,923 #5 August 16, 2013 QuoteI said "potential .... given its form factor." I would say the form factor makes it all wrong. Wide and thin making it only suitable for top mounting and very poor for side mounting. Not very flexible at all. Except possibly a handcam? KenAlways remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #6 August 16, 2013 I don't know anything, but have heard rumors from within the industry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idgy 0 #7 August 16, 2013 gowlerkQuoteI said "potential .... given its form factor." I would say the form factor makes it all wrong. Wide and thin making it only suitable for top mounting and very poor for side mounting. Not very flexible at all. Except possibly a handcam? Ken Yeah. I was thinking on a flat top helmet, like a 2K Composites or something. I'd be interested to see how it might work out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #8 August 16, 2013 And a protection cage for the exposed screen... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #9 August 18, 2013 Quote it doesnt have the functionality of the GoProBlack You mean it doesnt shut off automaticly mid jump, doesnt have the same 'function' where it doesnt switch on, and doesnt constantly need new firmware updates to actually work?JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
