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I'm on the fence with this camera to be honest. The colors seemed really "blue" in the sky, almost too cold. There was some blockiness that I saw when the frame changed dramatically. The underwater housing is useless in the sky since I had wicked lens flare and fogging issues. Perhaps a make shift lens hood made out of gaffers tape will help. The GoPro seemed a lot more crisp in comparison but the steady shot worked well. I think my next test will be GoPro and Sony @ 720 since I was not too impressed with the 1080. Some Video Skydiving with the Sony AS15 and the GoPro 2 Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

Sound like you have a poorly wired outlet. The sell cheap outlet testers at home depot or I'm sure someone at your DZ has one, borrow it and you'll probably see the neutral is swapped with the hot. It can also be a bad ground in your house. But then again I didn't think the 1/4" bolt was grounded inside the camera... Totally weird. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

I don't have a problem with connecting, just think it would be a lot nicer if you could set it to connect to an infrastructure vs. adhoc. It basically means you have to disconnect your device from your current wifi network to connect directly to the device vs. just connecting to it as if it was a server. It also means that if there is more than one AS15 that you would like to debrief you need to go to your device's settings and select the new network vs just a selection in the program. At least in the iphone vs. if you are connect as a remote you can not tell it to send files, you have to open the cage, and then select send, go to your device and select the adhoc network. Just by the time I do all of this seems easier to just grab a cable. Don't know... Just my thoughts, maybe there will be an upgrade. Also, here is the underwater head band dismantled. Looks like you can remove the bosses, add some weld nuts to the inside and affix to your helmet using this bracket. Not ideal, but it works Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

I did update my article and shot a small video comparing the gopro 2, contour+ and the AS15. The actual quality looks a lot nicer than the pre-release videos posted. So I take back what I said about the quality. It is a tad softer than the gopro, but not extremely noticeable. As for the head band alteration, use the waterproof one not the non version. Although the camera is tiny, I feel that is a really bad idea using the non-version since it exposes the lens and does not seem very skydiver friendly. Remember the lens is non-replaceable. I think top mounting is still your best bet with this camera. The camera itself is very tiny. One note is the display is on the right side vs. the left side so all your "side mounted" left side flat helmets will be useless unless you mind covering up the display. Which is ok, until you want to check your battery level or what not. There is a small led on the back of the camera that shows it is recording. Oh yeah and the wifi is nice if you have a dedicated computer or smart device for each camera on the dz. Otherwise its a royal PIA since it only works on a adhoc network. The features are nice, but the connecting method makes it such a hassle. By the time you go thru all the menus to connect, you might as well either connect it via usb or the micro HDMI connection. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

From what I can tell, the wifi compresses the footage to upload to that google playmemories site. Your best off, to pop out the camera and release the card if you want full res. But for debriefing the wifi may be alright dependent upon speed. The biggest selling points are size, battery life and 120fps @ 720p. The mounting seem to leave a bit to be desired, but not 100% until I physically have one in my hands. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

I put a bunch of the information I have seen and first hand accounts together and wrote up this article on the AS10 and AS15 for skydiving. I will update it more once I have a camera in hand. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

Once it's pulled out or flipped the HYPEYE 2011+ can turn the camera on and off. Unfortunately it's just the nature of the latest sony cameras. We used to have this same issue with the TGx series of cameras. You can leave the camera for weeks like that with no battery drain. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

They are "keyed" to a certain hotspot created by the wifi bacpac itself. You setup a name for your hotspot and then a password which pairs the remote to the wifi bacpac. That utility sounds good, I had one update funny and ended up trying it on cineform for mac and it worked fine. Took a bit though. That utility would be nice for at boogies I don't always have wifi to register the units and get them working. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

The camera will not stay on unless the lcd is either flipped open or the viewfinder is pulled out. Unfortunately there is not an option for "power on by LCD" on this camera. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

This is free but takes a little bit more skill. http://www.gethypoxic.com/reviews-tests-hacks/hacks-and-mods/88-how-to-fix-gopro-footage-that-doesnt-play.html Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

spot off. Spot on is good for stuff like seeing out of a car window on a sunny day. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

Sounds like you got moisture somehow between the two lenses. Find some Silica Gel and seal the lens with the gel inside an airtight bag for a few days. The silica gel should pull out the moisture. Don't heat them. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

I think the chest strap or leg strap is a good place to mount it. Use the strap and then a stowband or something to keep it tight. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

I finally got a few cases of GoPro's Wifi BacPacs in house and as always I'm doing some testing to see how well they work for skydiving. As of right now, the basic functionality works amazingly. Turn on/off the Gopro, Start/Stop, get status and change settings. The transmitting functionality is still in the works (as of 6/7/2012) but they say it should be out any day now. PLEASE NOTE: You do need to update not only the camera but the controller and the fob straight out of the box. My journal on this testing the GoPro Wifi BacPac for Skydiving is located at HYPOXIC's Website. A bitrate update should be out shortly too for the GoPro HD 2! Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

Yep, unfortunately these cameras are not designed to be on with the screen closed. With them flipped open it works so that is a work around, unfortunately at the cost of some battery life. Kinda like the old tg1. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

Yep, You'll need a swivel clamp too. That is what allows you to "sight" the ringsight. Ringsight Fundamentals -Trunk Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

Just make sure you get the HYPEYE 2011 edition for the CX190. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

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I was wrong, the CX190 does not have that option and the screen does flip. Your best off with the HYPEYE 2011+ if that annoys you. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

For sports where it is cold and there is a ton of flex, the surf mounts work well. Just make sure you are applying the mount in room temperature and the surface is completely clean. Also, the tape is supposed to cure to the surface for 72 hours according to the spec. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

[twenty2two] Make sure on the general settings, the "Turn on by LCD" is turned off. I know this works on the CX210 but haven't tried it on the CX190. Also, please try with a different HYPEYE, the LCD display flipping seems like a really old bug to me that should not happen. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

Be very careful exiting the plane with that mount, my bet is it snaps first time you get a hit from someone or forget its there and hit the door handle. Maybe encase it with resin or use it as a positive to make a mold. I just would hate to see you loose a camera or damage property or people below you. Everything I have ever seen printed that hasn't been treated is extremely brittle. I don't even know if I would trust it at freefly speeds. my 2 cents, take it or leave it. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

On the Hero 2 get a SDHC class 10. Although some class 4 work, the class 10 is recommended for stills @ 2 stills per second. I recommend the scandisk extreme 16gb class 10 cards since they are really reliable and speed test well. Other cards work, but you may not get a good life out of them or run into other problems. For the hero 2. FOV of Wide and 1080p is the best. (for POV jumpers) Change the FOV for your skill level. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

I like the 3d printing, just the printing is hella brittle compared to the ABS/VHB GoPro support. Sure you trust that for skydiving? -Trunk Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC

Try turning off power by LCD. Should be in the general settings. Trunk's Blog HYPOXIC's Instagram Like HYPOXIC