nakedfool

same here. thanks for the link man...

dude...read this article. it explains pros/cons, which lenes have what features and where to buy them. http://www.gethypoxic.com/component/content/article/1-latest-news/61-cx100.html

thanks for that info. i noticed that there are definitely more "elements" involved in the HD lens as opposed to the cheaper (although more expensive) Liquid lens that you can get at Chutingstar. Im guessing liquid lens will fit on other cameras that are not HD....so it could benefit those not recording in HD...and it's low profile is obviously a selling point for skydivers....

i started a thread similar to this one a few weeks back: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3592039;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread nobody ever got into the specifics as to WHY image quality is lost when a conversion lens is added. One thing I have noticed is that the conversion lens that do NOT retain the HD quality have a MUCH lower profile (Liquid) than the recommended HD lenses such as the Raynox or Century.... Here is a GREAT reference page for a lot of the topics that have been discussed about the CX-100, lenses, hardware, and recommended settings for both free flying and RW here on these forums... [/url]http://www.gethypoxic.com/component/content/article/1-latest-news/61-cx100.html[url] -NakedFool

you can also watch them in VLC viewer (free software). http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Nah, probably would have done the same thing the manufacture did...i would have drilled a hole in the wrong place and again, the Hypeye wouldn't have fit. i would rather send it back and let them correct the mistake. If I spend $400 on something, I don't want to have to "Ghetto-Rig" it... you can see the attached image below....

What type of lens do you have? I just bought a new RAWA (pronounced "HAVA") with a cx100 camera mount. had to send it back b/c the hole that they pre-drilled would not work for the Hypeye Pro-D. If it DID fit flush, I would rate the helmet very high on the quality scale. Pissed me off... A guy at our dropzone just received his Cookie helmet with a cx100 mount and it was very nice. I was a little jealous.... I LOVE the Rawa helmet, if only they could fix this Hypeye-D pro issue...thats a pretty stupid design flaw if you ask me.

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Hi Folks, Just curious... I just bought an HDR-CX100 and need to get a wide angle lens. Question: Does adding a new lens affect the video QUALITY? If I added a liquid 3 or 5 lens, would that lower the quality of the cameras recordings? What kind of lens do you recommend? Do I need to get an HD lens or anything? Thanks, Stephen

subscribed for 2 years, so i will stay on the ground for two loads this weekend... i admire entrepreneurs... go get em guys!! --- Stephen

sounds fun. i'll be there...

also, you are afraid to admit something for the first time away from the dropzone because of someone calling "BEER" on you. BTW there is a super hot girl that jumps there...dunno her name, but saw a picture of her in this months Parachutist

Objects: Traffic Lights Headphones Barchair Briefcase Sofa Activities: Skydiving I don't get it... thoughts: I always thought cool skydiving songs consisted of instrumentals that had no defining beat (such as drums) for the airplane ride up, and dropped a break at the same time the group exits from the plane...

the game is pretty stupid. played it for 10 minutes when they released it about 5 months ago and havent played it since.

interesting that you posted this. I sprained my ankle three weeks ago from today (playing softbal...who knew) and I still haven't been able to jump. I'm still limping around like a gimp. I'm also a runner, so I thought...if I can run, then I can jump. I'm kinda waiting till then...I guess there's no need to risk in hurting it worse... It is annoying though...being unable to do the things you love is a bummer...

Jump Naked... Thats what I did. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4655083815169923088

i like that one the best so far...

just curious if it would be possible to make a glass bottom plane (plexy glass or something?). i just got back from mexico and noticed a bunch of glass bottom boats, and thought a glass bottom plane would be pretty sweet...for jumping...

This looks like it could be a fun little toy for the DZ. Anyone consider buying this thing? http://www.bushnell.com/gps/gps_onix400.cfm

hehe...i started a very similar thread 23 jumps into this craze about 9 months ago... dont worry, it'll get worse.... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2897645;#2897645

Ive HEARD that people like to drink it because it can increase reaction speed and mental awareness.... Don't know if thats actually true or not. The amount of people I have seen fall asleep in the plane on the way to altitude makes me think these drinks could do some people some good.... Because a handful of ppl participated in this poll, I will like to continue and ask WHY? Just waiting for a few more responses...

Hey Folks, I was just curious as to how much RedBull, Go Fast, Energy drinks you consume a week... I would also like to start another poll as to the reasons you drink them (mental awareness, jolt, etc.) if the response to this is interesting. I don't drink much of this stuff, but I feel like a lot of people drink this stuff at the DZ. -sTv

Door of Fear - It’s a lot to read, but this what I felt... I went jumping over the weekend and experienced a feeling I had only heard about by one of my instructors. I’m not exactly sure if it has a common term but he described it as the "Door of Fear". Basically, the "Door of Fear" is the feeling people get at certain points of their skydiving career that keep them in the plane when it’s time to get out. In some cases, they decide not to jump, and in worst cases, they decide to quit. I was in the Airplane this weekend and I believe I faced the "Door of Fear". It started shortly after the ritual that I perform before the airplane reaches 1,000 feet. My rituals consist of a short prayer, multiple handle checks and the anticipation of hearing the beep in my helmet that lets me know it’s safe to unfasten my seatbelt. At about 4,000 Feet, I asked myself a question that I had never asked myself before. I asked myself..."What the fuck am I doing in this plane right now and why do I have this thing on my back?". This question shed light onto a different perspective into skydiving that I had never seen before. It could be the same perspective that many non-skydivers have that keep them from even considering the act. Distancing myself 2 miles from the earth and not knowing the final results started to become difficult for me to swallow. Knowing that my death could be waiting at the place I call home...knowing that "the thing on my back" was going to have a significant influence as to whether I was going to reach the ground safely or not...knowing that I had a certain amount of responsibility for the lives of the other jumpers in the plane and they had responsibility over mine ALL entered my mind. My heart started to beat at an uncontrollable rate and my body started to tingle from head to toe. At 10,000 feet, breathing became difficult and I thought I was going to throw up (I think I farted too). I became dizzy and a little disoriented. All of these feelings became a bit overwhelming and the option to ride the plane down entered my mind. After the belly fliers in front of us exited, my jumping partners and I headed to the door...the "Door of Fear". When I looked out, I quickly realized that this door was not my enemy. It was my friend. I started to remember how beautiful the earth looked from 13,500 feet and how much I loved the concept of human flight. The cool breeze flowing through the fuselage of the airplane reminded me that the feeling I was chasing was just a simple leap away. After a few deep breaths and a big smile, I nodded at my jumping partner and took the simple leap. Needless to say, the jump was amazing and answered all of the questions that I had just seconds before… Sometimes we lose sight of the things we do and the reasons we do them. We have to weigh the positives and negatives in all situations to help determine how we want handle them. Earlier this weekend, I faced the "Door of Fear" and simply realized that there was nothing to fear. It’s the gateway to experiencing the most beautiful thing in the world...SKYDIVING!! I love this sport more than words could explain and will continue to jump until the day I die...

congradulations!! 100 jumps is a serious accomplishment in life... here is a video of mine... http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8229861550831895825

well, i thought this was kind of funny. the heartrate monitor was wrapped around my chest, but i didnt have any water to put on the sensors so thats why the rate fluctuates so much. anyway, you can see what happened on my heartrate after this fun raft dive... just thought i would share... im the guy in the red and gray pants...and gray shirt. http://stephenholden.blogspot.com/2007/12/skydiving-and-your-heart-rate.html