Skydiving Camera Helmet

Gary Patnor may not be the first skydiver in the planet but most probably he was the one who had first worn a skydiving helmet. When Sony sought the help of Patnor to help them market its portable camera, through one of the most historic event in advertising, when Patnor was asked to fasten a camera with him in one of his flying stunts. Patnor made some modifications when he decided to fasten the relatively heavy camera on a helmet giving him more freedom in filming the world beneath on his way down.

Since then filming a skydiving stunt is not practically possible—thanks to the skydiving camera helmet that got its inspiration from Gary Patnor. Today, skydiving video coverage is a commonplace. A jumper-cum-videographer captures everything with the help of a skydiving camera helmet.

Skydiving camera helmet, now come is various colors, designs, shapes and almost anything new manufacturers can add up to the invention of skydiving camera helmet. This gadget is used to hold the camera without affecting the balance and the stability of the jumper. It also helps in filming the activity easier by providing the jumper more freedom of movement while airborne.

Those skydivers who want to learn how to take videos or those expert videographers who want to learn skydiving (either way which ever comes first) who are planning to make a career in video skydiving should own a good unit of skydiving camera helmet.

Headfirst Headgear (www.headfirstheadgear.com) has two models of skydiving camera helmet any soon- to-be skydiving videographer can choose from.

Warlock Freefly Helmet. This helmet is engineered to carry the full load of the camera with ease and at the same time supporting the balance of the user. The material used in this helmet is Kevlar mixed with fiberglass to ensure durability and air resistance. The soft inside-cushion provides head support with a chin strap that offers stability.

Side Effect Camera Helmet. This headgear is crafted for professional vieographer’s work to be only the bet take. This headpiece is designed to deliver maximum performance in providing head protection from the toll of the weight of the camera. The chin strap mechanism will adjust to the size of anyone’s chin for smooth and comfort, not to mention the added superior protection and optimum security.

Bonehead (www.boneheadcomposites.com) has its own model of state-of-the-art camera helmet used in skydiving. A visit to their website will take anyone a tour to their own products. Their most sought after camera helmet model is the Flat-Top-Pro, which famous names in skydiving videography and photography world like Norman Kent, Michael McGowan, and Joe Jennings have used.

Camera helmet is selling like hot cakes among those who earned a living in filming skydiving experience. It is perhaps one of their most priced possessions.