Dominator HD's no longer in production?

[annikk.exe]

I found out from a guy at hobbyrc.co.uk that Fatshark have stopped production of the Dominator HD.
Does anyone know why Fatshark would cease production of their (allegedly) best video goggles?

[Revs]

Didn';t know about this either, but I';ve just found this..

Discontinued is a bit of a strong word. More accurate would be to say the DOMHD was a limited production. I pushed the limits and the low eye relief was enough of an issue to create a mixed bag of reviews from people loving it to people hating it (and me in the process). In order to continue production I would';ve had to commit to another large production run and endure another 6 months of defending the product. There isn';t any eminent release planned for a DOMHD V2. Your DOMHD will remain the biggest, baddest (and now most rare) FPV headset for some time.

http://fpv-forum.com/index.php?topic=4430.0

[annikk.exe]

Hrm.  Then I have a tricky decision.  Do I buy the Dom HD';s while they';re still available?  Or wait (potentially a long time) for something better to come along?
Some frank advice would be appreciated guys.  Bear in mind that I am DESPERATE to start my FPV adventures, and waiting an extra 3 or even 6 months is therefore a big deal.

[Fletch]

headplay??

You got your flying machine built yet??  We gonna get the 4 Aberdeen guys out for a blast in the next few weeks??

[Revs]

I was saving for the DomHD';s but no-one could get them so I went for the DomV2';s. No regrets, they';re awesome!

[annikk.exe]

I was saving for the DomHD';s but no-one could get them so I went for the DomV2';s. No regrets, they';re awesome!

I';ve been looking at them.  The FOV is smaller, 32 degrees I think?  And I heard the lens is plastic, which leads do colour distortion around the edges.  Do you find that?

You got your flying machine built yet??  We gonna get the 4 Aberdeen guys out for a blast in the next few weeks??

Yes, and sure! :>  I';m still tuning - got some mad oscillations at full throttle...  I';m going to enable OneShot today.
What location and when? :>  Who is organising it?

[Revs]

I';ve been looking at them.  The FOV is smaller, 32 degrees I think?  And I heard the lens is plastic, which leads do colour distortion around the edges.  Do you find that?

No enough for it to be an issue, but it';s subjective. It depends on your face shape, IPD, eye depth, etc. Best thing to do it try before you buy. Where are you? Maybe there';s someone close who could let you have a go. I didn';t, I took a gamble which fortunately paid off. Can';t imagine there are too many folk who would be unhappy with them TBH.

[DarkButterfly]

I';ve been looking at them.  The FOV is smaller, 32 degrees I think?  And I heard the lens is plastic, which leads do colour distortion around the edges.  Do you find that?

Not at all, the picture is clear and sharp and the screen size is perfect, it';s immersive, but It';s not so wide I have to move my eyes around to see the whole display, this is useful when flying with an OSD.

The Dom v2.2 have a built in DVR, it';s not fantastic but it is useful if your copter or plane goes down and you need to find where it was when it went in.

[Revs]

I agree with DB regarding the FOV, it';s just nice. And yes the DVR is a handy thing to have.

[annikk.exe]

Hrm okay, I will give those goggles another look!  Thanks guys. :>

[Fletch]

You can have a look at my skyzone goggles ...

Will get back to you the tail end of the week ... once i';m home

[Fletch]

What about the headplay ones?

[annikk.exe]

They';re kinda bulky.. and I';m not keen on the polystyrene appearance.
I';m definitely tending toward Dominator V2 at the moment.  Kinda interested to see your SkyZones though, if I don';t pull the trigger on the Fatsharks before we meet :>