wceviper 0 #1 November 19, 2001 Does anyone use a digital camera for still photos in freefall? Has anyone tried? I am curious to know how well it works. I know that Film is faster than digital, but what are the real reasons more skydivers aren't using digital still cameras?-Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 November 19, 2001 Raoul Gravell and Craig O'Brien have been using a digital still camera for a couple of events now -- the Kate and Tony 112-ways a couple weekends ago and the SkyQuest event just this last weekend. See stuff HERE in his gallery section and click on the 112-ways.Results are, to say the least, fantastic!However, this is not a game for people with small wallets.The main reason that most freefall photographers are not using digital yet is that the intial capital investment is HUGE. At least for a camera that will have a chance of actually have a chance at getting the shot.Check out the Canon EOS D30 for what I would consider a -minimum-. HERE. In addition to that, you'll also want/need, some different lenses, a good computer, some software like Photoshop and a good printer and the entire set up is probably in the $5k range. But, you get to sell your 8x10, 11x17 and even 13x19 photos about 1/2 hour after you land! Pretty freekin' cool!Paulhttp://futurecam.com/skydive.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
