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Phillip, I don't have the data for the record jump yet, but one of the last jumps with a similar size was falling around 100mph. Here is the chart for this jump. Klaus My Logbook

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It's not that we don't have (miniDV) cameras with DV-In/Analog-In in Europe. Cameras which can record something from an input source are treated as video-recorders and have extra duties on them, about $100-200 per unit :-( As to many cameras had DV-In re-enabled via software, the regulation was changed so that all cameras which can be DV-In enabled are treated as a video-recorders. Isn't it a crazy world? Klaus BTW: We even have high-speed internet access over here ;-) My Logbook

Hmmh, Canon lists RC-1/ RC-5/ RS-60E3 as Remote Controllers/Switches for this camera. At least the RS-60E3 seems to be a simple switch. It is listed to be compatible with the analogue Rebel and judging by the look and price (~ $25) I doubt it contains any electronic gimmicks. Drop Ed from Conceptus an email, I'm sure he'll get out of his way to find a solution. Let us know how it works out.. HTH, Klaus My Logbook

Minolta has a wireless remote control feature for the flash which uses the built-in flash by somehow encoding control signals on the flash. The sensor for this is on the front of the flash. Other than that, just make sure your camera/lens does not cast a shadow on the subject. HTH, Klaus My Logbook

Thanks for the info. This was exactly what I was afraid off. Guess I'll wait until I can try one myself. My Logbook

Just announced this morning in Germany: DSLR, 6MP, interchangeable 18-55mm Lens (29-88mm equiv.), EF lenses can be uesed, 2.5 pics/s (up to 4), remote release, 560g excl. lens. Suggested retail price € 1199,- (~$1.300) incl. lens. More infos here: http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/eosdigital/index.html, here: http://www.canon.de/presse/infos/fot/eos300d/$u and here: http://www.digitalkamera.de/Kameras/CanonEOS300D.asp. Guess, I'll cancel my order for the Minolta A1... My Logbook

The remote is a simple 2-way plug - the same one used on the anlaog Dynax/Maxxum line. I'm succesfully using a Conceptus switch spliced to both the plug of an original Minolta Release (RS-/RL-1000?). A simple 3pin PC-board plug with 2mm pin distance works as well. BTW, I have my A1 on order :-) Klaus My Logbook

Actually there might be one: ATC records their radar data for 30 days. Should be interesting to check the track of the drop plane. :-) My Logbook

This link shows you all the german DZs in Germany with background information: http://www.skydiver.de/restauration/dropzones/de/platzkarte.html HTH, Klaus Hint: Frankfurt is pretty much in the middle of Germany My Logbook

Don't know about RW, but I'm thinking about getting a new video suit with legs similar to the pantz instead of booties. Should provide lot's of lift when belly down and deflate when flying in a sit/on my back. Booties tend to catch air... My Logbook

Ok, had some spare time at work and found this: http://www.e-photobase.de! Guess now I don't have any excuses left not to buy a digital camera.... My Logbook

Found one: http://www.pixum.de/ Thanks for the hint. Unfortunatly, they don't offer 'Pro-Galleries' where you can set your own prices. Klaus My Logbook

Deuce, I'm succesfully using a Dell Inspiron 8100 (P4/1.8, 512k, 40GB, Firewire) for over a year now. HTH, Klaus My Logbook

Is it? Pulling the the release just opens the 3-ring release, the container stays closed. The drogue will immedialy release and probably collapse when thrown, but it will open the container in the correct sequence nevertheless. I guess what you're referring to - and what is prevented by the Sigma - is the container somehow opening while the droge is not released. My Logbook

No. And neither www.shutterfly.de My Logbook

While we're at it... Anybody knows such a service in Germany? Klaus My Logbook

Deuce, what's his experience with the Dimage? I'm considering getting one... Thanks, Klaus My Logbook

NTSC, I assume... My Logbook

I'm sucessfully using a Dell Insoiron 8200 (1.8GHz P4, 512MB, 40GB + built-in FireWire) for the last year... HTH, Klaus My Logbook

Yeaha! Count me in... Klaus Das Leben wird wieder schön :-) My Logbook

John, stress research shows that haering is the first sense to be 'switched off' by our brain in a stress situation. You still hear the sound, but your brain just doesn't process it any more. High pitched sirens seem to make it through better, though. Try googling for 'information overload'. HTH, Klaus My Logbook

Hmmmh, if I read correctly the area has an elevation of ~4.000ft. That would make for 20000ft MSL!!! Is oxygen included in the ticket price? Or does the smiley mean it's 16k MSL? I guess I'd have to look for a larger canopy as well. 4k landing field elevation combined with 40°C will make for some 'interesting' landings... and/or some very long swoops :-) My Logbook

AGL or MSL? My Logbook

Nasty situation, but how did she get a grip on your thumb in the first place? I knew there had to be a reson for those secondary releases... My Logbook