I3uller 0 #1 October 22, 2010 I might need a little bit more subject separation but I don't see any other problems with jumping this setup. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/5105808500_491e851101_z.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 October 22, 2010 I'd get a snoot for that flash to control it a bit more.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I3uller 0 #3 October 22, 2010 QuoteI'd get a snoot for that flash to control it a bit more. Good idea. Luckily it's a 580 EXII so it has about a 190 guide number. With a snoot or maybe even a grid it should have enough power to reach the subject. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #4 October 22, 2010 Put a gyro on it and shoot it hand held through the view finder. Have seen it done and it works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #5 October 22, 2010 Looks like it would be a nice setup for shooting people on the ground from freefall "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #6 October 23, 2010 If im not mistaking, thats a Canon 70-200, and thats not enough. This image was taken with a Canon 20D camera, a 2x extender and a 100-400 mm lens (at 400 mm). This setup gives me 1280 mm equivalent. And the altitude is ~1500 meters. The image is ~4 MB. http://www.hellis.me/IMG_8576.JPG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlew 0 #7 October 23, 2010 I have a 70-200 2.8 IS... and that isn't it. My guess is its an 800 or bigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #8 October 23, 2010 Nah, "big" doesn't necessarily mean "long" it looks like a 300mm f/2.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I3uller 0 #9 October 23, 2010 QuoteNah, "big" doesn't necessarily mean "long" it looks like a 300mm f/2.8 Winner winner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeatlast 0 #10 October 23, 2010 Quote I might need a little bit more subject separation but I don't see any other problems with jumping this setup. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/5105808500_491e851101_z.jpg So where would you mount your Go Pro? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #12 October 23, 2010 You don't show your jump numbers. You would need atleast 50 jumps before you put that on your head. And the GoPro is a great addition to this setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I3uller 0 #13 October 24, 2010 I just got signed onto solo status last weekend. First solo jump seems reasonable for me to jump a gripped 7D, 580EX II and a 300 F/2.8 L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #14 October 24, 2010 Gonna be hard to shoot yourself with a 300mm. I'd recommend a Peleng 8mm, but add a pistol grip to the camera with a trigger. Set your audible's first alarm for 1K for best results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #15 October 24, 2010 Don't forget to jump a Velo 84 on your next jump or else you won't be cool enough! But on a serious note, have you ever jumped with that body? For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbwing 0 #16 October 24, 2010 whoa, whoa.... hold on there dude. that side mount has to go!!! don't you know that's a serious hazard? riser strike will knock that right off!! other than that, I don't see anything of concern. get that sorted out and you're good to go!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I3uller 0 #17 October 25, 2010 Quote Don't forget to jump a Velo 84 on your next jump or else you won't be cool enough! But on a serious note, have you ever jumped with that body? I have another 20D body that I actually jump. I've been kind of afraid to jump my 7D as it's my main body and I'm a student at a photography school so I'm using it constantly and don't want to hurt it. However, I'm planning on shooting a short doc on skydiving and want to shoot purely DSLR video so I think I'll be jumping it soon. Sans the grip of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #18 October 25, 2010 QuoteI might need a little bit more subject separation but I don't see any other problems with jumping this setup. I'd wear a cup in case of a hard opening... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrizZ 0 #19 October 27, 2010 Put a lightsphere II on there... maybe it'll act like a drobe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #20 October 27, 2010 Baaaad set up, the still lens is gonna show up on the video.HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #21 December 25, 2010 Might wanna pack for a bit of extra snivel. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zymurdoo 0 #22 December 26, 2010 QuoteBaaaad set up, the still lens is gonna show up on the video. Just use the 3M sticky tape and mount the Go Pro on the end of the telephoto. That should work.Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #23 February 8, 2011 ,,,is that what she said ? smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim-O-T 0 #24 February 9, 2011 Setup looks OK, but I would recommend putting a steadycam mount like this between camera and helmet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXUeO3auRZg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #25 February 17, 2011 Quote Setup looks OK, but I would recommend putting a steadycam mount like this between camera and helmet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXUeO3auRZg Love this... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
