JayhawkJumper 0 #1 January 21, 2005 I just got a flat top and I'm trying to figure out how I'd like to mount it and have it be as versatile as possible. I'd like to be able to mount a 10D and a Rebel so I can shoot digital for fun jumps and film for tandems (not both at once though). What I'm thinking is mounting the 10D and video side by side on top. The other option would be to put the still on the underside of the plate in front, but then I can't get to the on/off switch for the 10D, but it would be perfect for the rebel. For those of you who shoot freefly, do you prefer to have your still mounted vertical or horizontal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #2 January 21, 2005 QuoteThe other option would be to put the still on the underside of the plate in front, but then I can't get to the on/off switch for the 10D, but it would be perfect for the rebel. For those with a Digital Rebel (not your camera, but the 300D) you have to know that if you shoot the camera upside down you -can't- turn the pictures 180 degrees so you can view them right side up....unless you download to computer and do it manually. The camera does not have this function onboard. Not sure about the 10D. Wouldn't it suck for a student, all pumped up to show his CD to his family on the TV via the DVD player and everyone have to stand on their heads to see the picture from the proper perspective. Try it. Take a picture with the digital camera then try to rotate it 180 degrees. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #3 January 21, 2005 me personally i prefer to have both mounted up top for one main reason....i found with my still on front i catch alot of turbulance when filming RW and some FF....which makes the video shaky.....with it up top i dont notice it at all, and my videos have become more steady. I noticed the diffrence on the first jump.....take a look at my set up here"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #4 January 21, 2005 I'm not going to use the digital for tandems. I'll attach a film camera for that. Gimp, thats a nice setup. Is that a 10D or digi rebel? I'm pretty sure I'll put the digital on top with the video next to it and have another bracket in front for the film camera. I've also thought about getting a total Tplate from Wes at Rim World Video, but I'd have to save some $ for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #5 January 21, 2005 I'm not going to use the digital for tandems. I'll attach a film camera for that. (quote) Why? Seems like a waste. I have sold more stills to tandems who didn't ask for them before the jump, but after seeing the photos after the jump they were thrilled to find out they could have them in only a few minutes those shots on a cd. And you can besure the students gets a good set of photos, instead of handing over a roll of film that you don't know if you got anything worth the price asked. No more trips to buy film and keep film on hand CD's are cheaper then film, your 10d will also plug into the TV to show everyone the tandems photos, and you get to keep your work and recoop the cost of the 10d faster! ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #6 January 21, 2005 Like Dan said, I sell the stills to the tandems 90% of the time for $20. My take per jump goes from $25 to $45. They see the stills right then and there. I can load onto a disk that costs me less than a $1. Great profit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #7 January 21, 2005 QuoteI have sold more stills to tandems who didn't ask for them before the jump, but after seeing the photos after the jump Some dz's don't operate that way. Ours, when a tandem purchases a video, it comes with stills. The dz provides the film, and when we are done they get their video and a roll of film to develop. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #8 January 21, 2005 My point was that I shoot stills every jump even if the person don't want them, you never know what shot you might get. As for 35mm it is a soon to be by the way side in the sport, a person who can shoot digital but shoots 35mm instead is doing a disservice to the customer in the long run and by never seeing their work how do you know it's any good and worth the price the person is paying for it. The customer can e-mail them, save as screen savers, and blow up huge posters better with the digital format, with a CD there is no cost to to print them to see the photos, printing the photos from CD is very cheap to do should the person want to. Should a DZO tell me I can use my 10d to shoot stills and have to use my 35mm instead, I wouldn't work for! ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #9 January 21, 2005 I was asked by a DZ not to shoot digital still but to shoot 35mm instead. There issue with it is this, they want all their video people doing the same thing. They didn't want one customer being handed a roll of film and another being able to get digitals. Mostly to keep a level playing field for all the video guys I assume. I suppose it prevents a customer from choosing a guy who can shoot digital over the majority that don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #10 January 21, 2005 QuoteI was asked by a DZ not to shoot digital still but to shoot 35mm instead. There issue with it is this, they want all their video people doing the same thing. They didn't want one customer being handed a roll of film and another being able to get digitals. Mostly to keep a level playing field for all the video guys I assume. I suppose it prevents a customer from choosing a guy who can shoot digital over the majority that don't. We're the same way. Not everyone has digital or wants to put that $1000 camera on their head instead of the $200 film camera. I would. But I can't until all the camera flyers switch over. It's frustrating. I want to keep copies of my photos and have instant gratification. But not here, not yet. And yes, we've talked extensively about it... peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #11 January 21, 2005 i use the digi rebel....was more cost efficent then the 10D....and all i could afford at the time."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #12 January 21, 2005 I'm shooting vertical until I get a magazine cover As to the digital stills thing, where me, Iwan & ChopChop fly camera, we are doing away with film as soon as the concession owner runs out. Digital is better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
