beagleluvr 0 #1 March 15, 2009 i've noticed that most still cameras that you see on video helmets ,the lens is taped so that it doesnt turn.and the camera is set on auto focus.will this damage the lens if the lens tries to adjust itself?should the lens be put in the manual focus mode? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 March 15, 2009 The lens is taped to prevent accidental movement of the zoom, and in some cases, focus as well. You're better off using a tandem stow band; it won't leave residue or attract dirt into the barrel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beagleluvr 0 #3 March 15, 2009 should i put the camera on manual focus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #4 March 15, 2009 That totally depends on which exact lens it is and also on what your goal is for any particular jump. If it's a fixed focal lens, usually you can jump autofocus just fine and do not have to tape anything. For a zoom, tape/rubber band the zoom ring (if you use tape be sure to use the real gaffer tape, do not use ducktape or similar), most zooms used for skydiving (kitlenses) are slow to autofocus so you may want to use manual focus and tape the focusring up too, however if you have a better lens autofocus may work fine. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #5 March 16, 2009 QuoteThe lens is taped to prevent accidental movement of the zoom, and in some cases, focus as well. You're better off using a tandem stow band; it won't leave residue or attract dirt into the barrel. I like the rubber band because it's reusable, you can use the zoom and auto focus without having to run to your gear bag for more tape. I've noticed that my auto-focus can't always decide what to focus on, so it won't let me take a picture. I have that happen on the ground, so it's surely going to happen in the air sometime. I've also picked up a speck of dirt on my lens when climbing out of the plane that was big enough for the auto focus of my video camera to focus on, it completely ruined the video. That was on a fun jump so it didn't really matter, but I can't have something like that happen on a work jump."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snafuhere 0 #6 March 17, 2009 depends on lens (usually price) canon kit lens 18-55 I taped and set to manual using hyperfocal distance settings 10-22 I do not tape, it works with autofocus and after deployment I set zoom from 10 to 22 to take pictures under canopy https://www.facebook.com/1skydive/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #7 March 17, 2009 QuoteThe lens is taped to prevent accidental movement of the zoom, and in some cases, focus as well. You're better off using a tandem stow band; it won't leave residue or attract dirt into the barrel.I prefer a rubber band as well... I don't want tape on my lenses...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #8 March 21, 2009 can someone pm me how to do the rubber band setup...i've seen it before, was told how to do it, but i forgot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #9 March 21, 2009 you just put a rubber band that you use for your rig over the focus ring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #10 March 21, 2009 Grab a tandem stow, put it over the zoom ring on your camera. Works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #11 March 22, 2009 Here's a side view of mine. I normally would have it centered a little better between the two rings, but I've actually been using the lens for non skydiving stuff lately."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
