skydivr 0 #1 September 5, 2003 Would like to hear what settings everyone is running their D10 in for skydiving? AF/Manual Focus (think that answer is pretty much manual at infinity?); Speed? Mode (Sports?, Shutter or Apeture Priority, etc?) D10 w/Sigma 15mm. Tired of trying to fetch stills off my video camera, Even though it worked OK for the 2003 WFFC Diary I put up http://tn_skydivr.tripod.com/wffc2003 Thanks!Keith Abner D-17590 "Those who do, can't explain; those who don't, can't understand" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 September 5, 2003 Very generic ballpark settings to get you started might be; 1 hour after sunrise to 1 hour before sunset. ASA 200 1/500th Tv (shutter priority -- you'll end up with f/8 + or - 1 stop) Manual Focus at 10 or maybe 15 feet. White Balance = daylight Jpeg FINE (highest setting) Adjust everything as required. For the actual jump turn the thumb wheel OFF and gaff tape the shutter speed control knob so it can't move.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivr 0 #3 September 5, 2003 Thanks! My thumbwheel seems to work whether the switch is on or off right now!Keith Abner D-17590 "Those who do, can't explain; those who don't, can't understand" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDV 0 #4 September 8, 2003 I took those setting at the begenning of the saison from Quade but I use AF, with a 15 mm and everything is focus from a really close close up to something far, during a tandem jump I take approx. 40 pictures, and I chose the shot ASA 200 Tv at 1/500th Automatic Focus White Balance = daylight Jpeg FINE (highest setting) AI Servo Drive mode Continious ** Good Compact Flash is a must Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #5 September 9, 2003 Quade, Why a ASA 200 setting? Is there any noticable noise in the image compared to 100? The 1 stop can help but I wouldn't want to degrade the image quality.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 September 9, 2003 Well, you've correctly assumed why I use ASA 200. I did some test shots early on with my D60 and didn't see any negative difference. I'm told the difference is even less with the 10D.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #7 September 9, 2003 Nice to know I'll do some test my self. Personally I think the d60 and the 10d are the same camera. Nice tip.. I try it. one from last weekend. Roger Ponce and Dan O'Brien big ways.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #8 September 9, 2003 www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #9 September 9, 2003 Why manual at infinity? Typically your subject will be closer than that. Set it at the hyperfocal distance of whatever focal length / aperture you want to use. Stop down for max depth of field. Even stopped down, the hyperfocal distance will always be closer than infinity. Brent ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivr 0 #10 September 9, 2003 Nice Pic - although I'd have to admit I'd rather be IN that skydive than filming it!Keith Abner D-17590 "Those who do, can't explain; those who don't, can't understand" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDV 0 #11 September 10, 2003 a good link for the focal distance... http://dfleming.ameranet.com/dofjs.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
