YISkyDive 0 #1 January 5, 2006 Ok- So I have been doing some homework for my skydiving digital camera and I am still confused as which to get. I Really Like the D50- but the RebelXT seems to be the standard. My DZ intends to be switched over to all Digital Equipment by this summer.. i need to conform... I really dont do any 4way freefly camera work at all. purely T.Video. I have a laptop for making CDs on the spot, so thats not a problem.. The only other thing I couldnt really answer for myself is what lens to get for which ever camera I pick up.. I plan on shooting a .43X on a PC101... I have a .45X on a PC100 now and its Not Nearly Wide Enough.. . I gotta fly pretty far out to have a chance. Like I said- I've played with both cameras for like 45minutes each in staples- and I think I like the D50 more.. overall.. but for some reason.. i know thats weird. I have a .3X sitting here.. but for some reason Im sure thats way to wide and I would have to be uncomfortably close on exit to get the shots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #2 January 5, 2006 I don't think the D50 has a cable release does it? GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #3 January 5, 2006 The D50 is no use for skydiving as it hasn't got remote capabilities at all. Unless Harbotronics has a mod for it. The D70 can be used, wireless or with a Harbotronics mod, and the D70s has a cable release (or wireless if you want...) ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YISkyDive 0 #4 January 5, 2006 I read that the D50 has the "wireless remote".. I could be mistaken.. if thats the case.. XT it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #5 January 5, 2006 QuoteI read that the D50 has the "wireless remote".. I could be mistaken.. if thats the case.. XT it is. Huh dpreview says it does have infrared remote, I really thought it didn't. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50/page19.asp ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garywainwright 0 #6 January 5, 2006 This is the exact reason i switched from Nikon to Canon. Of course as soon as i switched the D70s came out - now followed by the D200!! When buying a lens remember that these Nikons have a 1.5 conversion factor (canon is typically 1.6). So if you want a 24mm type lens you're actually going to have to buy a 16mm lens having said all that, buying a digital camera is probably the best thing i have ever done! garyhttp://www.garywainwright.co.uk Instagram gary_wainwright_uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaTo 0 #7 January 5, 2006 but then the one-million-euro question remains: D70S or Rebel 350D? nikon: + THE camera brand around, I grew up with nikon and all my other cameras and lenses are nikon - heavy and slightly more expensive 350/rebel + small and cheap - i have no other suitable canon lenses so beside the ever-on-going religious discussion between canon and nikon lovers: which camera is REALLY more suitable for skydiving? looking at * quality * speed * endurance ????Caren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcalandra 0 #8 January 5, 2006 Either would be fine in my opinion, if you like Nikon buy the Nikon D70, if you prefer Canon buy the Canon. They are both great cameras for the money! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
