Rebel XT or (?)

[deegs123 0]

Am purchasing a new camera. All our video dudes fly the Rebel. Is there anything out there that is lighter a bit smaller(I am going to top mount this on my FF2) and a little less pricey that one could shoot tandem stills and still have a quality product to give to his or her customer? Any and all input is greatly appreciated. 65 degree's in Missouri this week-end. Many jumps!!! BUT Z-HILLS in 20 days and counting!
Blues,
Tim.

Corvette Dude

[freefalle 0]

digital rebel xt, nice option.

[velocityphoto 0]

Since all your camera guys use rebel xt's ,don't you think that should give you a hint? hmmmmmm..
I shoot a rebel and forget it is even there it's so light.

A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................

[deegs123 0]

I agree-Sony, ok I bought a Sony! Rebel. ok. I'll probably purchas a Rebal. My only question, and I'll be more specific, is the a good camera out there that cost's less. My personal ride is a new vette-go figure! But with my budget after the corvette purchase Im just feeling people out on if there is a suitable option at a lesser price.
Thx for the quick response but if you don't inquire and ask?
Blues,
Tim

Corvette Dude

[velocityphoto 0]

In my opinion the rebel is the most value and performance for the money,and thats why everyone you see is jumping a rebel xt /350-d . As far as the corvette go's i guess you have to live within your means.

A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................

[deegs123 0]

Thx for the direct response, hell it's only money right? The Rebel it is. Funny, a question isn't really a question if you already know the answer. I think John Prine used that in a song somewhere back a long time age. Im either really giving up my age or you may remember him to.
Thx again bro, and to Lawrence video I go.
One more question-what can you recommend for a lens to do tandem stills?
Tim.

Corvette Dude

[Dokeman 0]

i use the stock lens that came with my rebel

[champu 1]

You'll probably be hard-pressed to find a lighter digital camera than the RebelXT that can compete with its quality. It's actually lighter than a lot of 35mm bodies out there.

I have an FF2 with a pc105/diamond0.3x and a rebelXT/sigma15mm top mounted with a stroboframe, and the whole thing weighs about 5.5lbs.

[velocityphoto 0]

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A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................

[deegs123 0]

Thx VP,
Appreciate the tips and the help!
Blues,
Tim

Corvette Dude

[Superfletch 1]

Tim... don't buy the camera at Larwrence Photo... they'll rape you on the price probably. Anyhow, you should be able to get it pretty cheap from Best Buy, Circuit City or Wal-Mart. If you go mail order, you'll get it even cheaper but then you are taking the chance of getting burned. Do a search on this forum about it and you'll get a lot of good info.

Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher
D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I
Videographer/Photographer

[deegs123 0]

Hey Fletch, Ever do it in an elevator?
Thx for the heads up-guess thats what I need to buy since the rest of our video team is going with that camera. Will be in Z-Hills on the 28th-will we see you? If you hear of a good price on one give me a shout. What about a good used one. Been on e-bay but most are new and still in the package.See ya in Florida.
Deegs

Corvette Dude