Skytony

Yes I have a bite switch hooked up through the hardwire remote control. I have the Cameye II hooked in also. You need above average soldering skills. Take the board out of the remote control, when it's all wired I used heat shrink to hold everything together. The 4mp still camera produces pictures good enough to print 13"x19", if taken in good light. The HC7, I understand, has a 6mp still camera.

This is one of my setups. Sony DCR-HC3 with Bonehead helmet and enclosure. I believe that I was the first one to receive such enclosure. Anyway... I have it rigged to take stills from the still camera, 3 stills per record/standby mode.

Do you mean you can access the stills feature on the camcorder with a bite switch? I didn't think there was a way to do this. If you can how do you do it and would it work with an HC5/7? I think you only get 3 stills if the camera is recording but it would be fun to play with. Or have I misunderstood something? I was waiting for someone to ask about this. Yes I have a bite switch hooked up through the hardwire remote control. I also have the Cameye II hooked in also. You need above average soldering skills. Take the board out of the remote control, when it's all wired I used heat shrink to hold everything together. The 4mp still camera produces pictures good enough to print 13"x19", if taken in good light. The HC7, I understand, has a 6mp still camera. I'll be doing a HC7 for one of my videographers in the near future, our season starts soon. I'll have to take some pictures as I go and put a "how-to" together.

I believe that's only true if you use a mono switch. A stereo switch will focus and snap the picture when you press it. My XTi does not continuously focus while plugged in. The advantage of the mono switch is that the camera should focus more quickly (since it's always focusing), but the cost is battery life. Stereo switch works fine for me. Dave Thanks everyone for the quick responses. I ended up ordering the stereo switch from Conseptus (spelling?) via the Aerostore with the direct plug for the Rebel XT. I believe that the stereo is now the only type switch that they sell. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I just purchased one of these digital Rebels. I've searched around for what settings to use, and also read up on "hyperfocal distance". I've also been in and out of the owner's manual a bunch. I have some playing around to do. I do have a question about shooting in the "auto" modes. I will probably get a bite switch, as that is what i use for stills on my HDR-HC3 camcorder. So... if shooting in "auto" mode how does the camera auto-focus? Will it focus when the bite switch is triggered (as the switch won't work like the button- depressing it 1/2 way to focus)? Any input is appreciated.

Has anyone heard of a .com address called skydive4free? It's supposedly a non-profit organization that schedules and pays for tandems at your DZ. The customer raises money for his or her charity and in turn gets a tandem skydive. I've been asked (via a phone call) to register as a DZ for this. I'm a little hesitant as I'm afraid that it may be another "Skyride".

Forgot to count my girlfriend (Linda). But that wasn't nearly as bad as forgetting to get her something for her birthday Monday. I'll never do that again.

Finally purchased our airline tickets. There are now seven of us coming from Upstate N.Y.. We're all from D'burg. I counted wrong...make that eight.

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The six that I know of are from D'burg (it's now seven). You're joking about the Mohawk Valley people coming to the boogie, aren't you?

I believe that the count is up to six of us coming from Upstate New York. Quote

Thanks for the reply. I thought I covered the whole thread. My speed reading isn't as good as I thought.

At least four of us from Upstate New York will be coming out for the boogie. I bet there will be more though. I had a great time at the last few HM boogies. Seems they get better every year. Anybody know if Dave Osben, or is it Osbon, going to come out again? He's been a great formation skydive organizer at the past boogies. Can't wait to see all you regulars again. Jack...probably catch you in NY before the boogie.