The111 1 #1 September 10, 2007 As a freefall photographer I got a kick out of this old blog post I found while google searching for the spec weight of a 30D. On a related note, I weighed my Canon 20D and Sigma 18-200 lens. It’s a monster 1.25kg (or almost 3lbs)! No wonder I hurt my back last year. Carrying that amount of weight around one’s neck is a sure fire way of getting to know your physiotherapist better! Poor guy, with a 3 pound necklace. Try cantilevering 10 pounds several inches above your head!www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 September 10, 2007 He's definitely not a F.A.G. but he whines like a baby (Fit Athletic Guy)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 September 10, 2007 It's so hard not to type a reply to this guy.NEVERMIND that we jump with weighted helmets. I just hiked up a "difficult" path today (5+miles/3 hours) I did 7-9 miles(9 hours) last tuesday all the time with a 70-200 2.8L around my neck a camel pack with all kinds of gear and my dog (only 7 lbs. but still a dog) tied to my belt loop from a 6 ft leash. I had my tripod handle stuck in the loops on the back ot the camel pack that kept hitting me in the leg when I walked. Damn shame an ALMOST 3 lb camera could hurt this guys back. Maybe he should walk to McDonalds next time he wants a double 1/4-pounder My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 September 10, 2007 kwitcherbitchin and go practice your manual mode!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #5 September 10, 2007 His poor neck? Lol, I now have a plate, four screws, and some fused vertebrae in my neck! (pics coming soon) Result of several slammer openings while wearing a 20D, sigma 15mm, trv19, all mounted on top of a flat top pro. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 September 10, 2007 Quote kwitcherbitchin and go practice your manual mode!! LOL...Hey, I won first place in a contest with my first lighting picture ever, which happened to be shot in Manual while I was learning.Thanks for the help,though.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 September 11, 2007 Quote Quote kwitcherbitchin and go practice your manual mode!! LOL...Hey, I won first place in a contest with my first lighting picture ever, which happened to be shot in Manual while I was learning.Thanks for the help,though. No shit? That's great - congrats!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #8 September 11, 2007 Quote His poor neck? Lol, I now have a plate, four screws, and some fused vertebrae in my neck! (pics coming soon) Result of several slammer openings while wearing a 20D, sigma 15mm, trv19, all mounted on top of a flat top pro. Ouch. What canopy? And what was the weight of that helmet with all cameras on it?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #9 September 11, 2007 QuoteOuch. What canopy? And what was the weight of that helmet with all cameras on it? Canopy, a heavily modded cobalt 105. I sent it back to skyworks and they fixed it, by then it was too late. I now jump (well, not NOW) a katana 107 and have sold all video flying gear. My old FTP weighed around 7.5-8 lbs. These openings were virtually instantaneous, about 12 in a row while training for nationals last year. Surgery was just three weeks ago so it will be a while before i jump again if i get to. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
