mynacat 0 #1 October 1, 2009 Hi guys For someone interested in starting flying with camera, what camera do you guys recomend? What is the best modern camera, smallest, best Million pixel camera out there at the moment? Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #2 October 1, 2009 I suggest you spend your money on jumptickets for now (that is if your jumpnumbers are correct in your profile) and start thinking about cameras way later. Then you should read the STICKY in the Photography and Video forum.“The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #3 October 1, 2009 Particularly if you're jumping in the UK... 200 jump minimum and CCI approval there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #4 October 1, 2009 >For someone interested in starting flying with camera, what camera >do you guys recomend? None, at first. If you are really interested in flying with camera, get some experience with belly flying and freeflying first, to the point where you are competent in your discipline. If you want to do 4-way video, for example, get to the point where you can do a 10 point 4 way. THEN add complications. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g2gjump 0 #5 October 2, 2009 What is the harm of the OP buying a camera now? From the original post it doesn't say he/she is going to be jumping it right away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #6 October 2, 2009 QuoteWhat is the harm of the OP buying a camera now? From the original post it doesn't say he/she is going to be jumping it right away. Good point, and what is hot and happening right now will be yesterday's news by the time the OP is ready to jump with one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g2gjump 0 #7 October 2, 2009 QuoteGood point, and what is hot and happening right now will be yesterday's news by the time the OP is ready to jump with one. My point is that its ok to buy a camera now, learn how to work it from the ground first, then start jumping it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #8 October 2, 2009 QuoteQuoteGood point, and what is hot and happening right now will be yesterday's news by the time the OP is ready to jump with one. My point is that its ok to buy a camera now, learn how to work it from the ground first, then start jumping it. True, especially for stills camera. However it rarely seems to work out that way - pretty soon after someone has aquired a camera, they're gonna jump it. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #9 October 2, 2009 QuoteQuoteGood point, and what is hot and happening right now will be yesterday's news by the time the OP is ready to jump with one. My point is that its ok to buy a camera now, learn how to work it from the ground first, then start jumping it. What if they dont sell the box to fit that camera when he finally get's enough jumps?Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #10 October 2, 2009 >What if they dont sell the box to fit that camera when he finally >get's enough jumps? A box? What's that? Is that the thing the camera came in? Seriously, they're still selling boxes for PC-1's. Shouldn't be too much of an issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g2gjump 0 #11 October 2, 2009 QuoteWhat if they dont sell the box to fit that camera when he finally get's enough jumps? Hardly relevant, you can start building your set up early. Or there is always ebay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #12 October 26, 2009 Pick up a Canon Rebel XT/XTi/whatever you run across. Spend lots of time taking pictures on the ground, there's lots to learn about settings for different light conditions, the green box isn't always right for what you want the picture to look like. In a couple years when you're ready for jumping a camera there will be much better gear than is available now."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #13 October 27, 2009 QuotePick up a Canon Rebel XT/XTi/whatever you run across. Spend lots of time taking pictures on the ground, there's lots to learn about settings for different light conditions, the green box isn't always right for what you want the picture to look like. In a couple years when you're ready for jumping a camera there will be much better gear than is available now. What the diff between the Rebel XS and XT? Not for skydiving but for wife.Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #14 October 27, 2009 QuoteQuotePick up a Canon Rebel XT/XTi/whatever you run across. Spend lots of time taking pictures on the ground, there's lots to learn about settings for different light conditions, the green box isn't always right for what you want the picture to look like. In a couple years when you're ready for jumping a camera there will be much better gear than is available now. What the diff between the Rebel XS and XT? Not for skydiving but for wife. Take a look at dpreview: Eos 350D/Rebel XT EOS 1000D/Rebel XS ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #15 October 27, 2009 Thanks!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airnutt 11 #16 October 30, 2009 learn how to pack properly for camera openings and at least some bellyfly experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
