CRW_Shepard

Let the rumors begin Sony to launch NEX-FS700E 4K cinema camera for $9,000 at NAB? http://www.nextwavedv.com/rumor-sony-to-announce-nex-fs700-at-nab-shooting-4k-960-fps-for-8k/ Canon is also expected to announce a 4K EOS-format DSLR at NAB Skies, Bryan

I'm not going this year but some of the guys from my station will. I think Canon disappointed some of us with the c300. We all thought it was going to be a true 4K camera. The spec's are still pretty impressive and I really like the form factor. http://cinemaeos.usa.canon.com/products.php?type=Camera&model=C300 As much as I like going I don't mind reading about the products later.

That was a truly amazing and unexpected 4K camera announcement at CES. They started shipping this month. The f/2.8 lens makes me want to see what reviews are to come. It s a 1/2 CMOS camera priced at around 5K, they had another 4K camera that wasn't officially announced CES with interchangeable lenses and a 2/3inch chip. It should list for 10K. I do believe 4K cameras are the future and the camcorder battles are about to begin. Cant wait until NAB to see who has another 4K camcorder.

That is a really nice image and not because I'm in it. I wish you all the luck on its selection. Maybe we can get you hooked on CF. As far as high-end video cameras for skydiving there isn't a lot to choose from especially with the current economy. I didn’t mention this but I wanted a SCARLET-X and had the monies set aside for it. I’d been waiting for its release for several years. You know when you start weighing all the parameters i.e. camera body weight, lens's, image stabilization, accessories, frame rate vs resolution (the faster the frame rate the lower the resolution) and postproduction support a purchase like that needs a specific application to justify its purchase. And if that application is rare than rental works even better when the need arises. I'll keep you posted on the NX70 firmware update slated March 22. All I can say is that camera did exactly what I wanted out of the box. The fact I use it for other production projects besides skydiving now has me anticipating the firmware update but for skydiving alone I don't need it. It was a pleasure working with you. I feel guilty I didn't have more time to spend with you. Skies, Bryan

Thanks Laszlo for getting a shot of me on the dual plane load. I was looking for you as well and thought I'd see you buzzing the formation from my position. I've posted a couple of things, a video at http://youtu.be/EEYvp2GW9yo and some photo's at http://crwphoto.smugmug.com/CRW/2012-Sebastian-Spring-Fling/ I'll look forward to getting together with you all at the next camp. Skies, Bryan

Renegate, Nothing beats practice. Be the human zoom and find the appropriate distance from the formation. Depending on the lens and the size of the completed formation this distance will change and only you're past experience with that camera/lens will tell you where to fly. Nothing but practice will help you dial that in. Now once you find this sweet spot the question is can you fly that spot for the whole dive? For me I start at a distance that comfortably includes the base and I slowly back up as the formation grows. Many factors get weighed into that; if you're heavily wing loaded you will out perform the formation if your too lightly loaded you won't be able to keep up. If your really interested I'm sure the CRW guys on your dropzone will give you the opportunity to work out the details. Personally I fly a 253sqft 7-cell canopy but I'm a big boy who can command big sink and float from that canopy to fly in the right spot. Sorry I didn't see this thread sooner, good luck in your quest. Blue Skies, Bryan