XDV 0 #1 October 3, 2002 Anyone, who have tried one of those digital camera for skydiving photography. thks for any comment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #2 October 3, 2002 Several folks are using the D30... the D60 is still in limited supply but there are a few out there with them (inlcuding me )... I've only mad a few jumps with it, but so far so good... you should be able to do a seach on digital stills and find more info in this forum... there are a few of my shots with the 60 in the "just droppin by" thread and some links to otheres... in short, great camera if you can afford one (and the lenses to go with)... JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #3 October 4, 2002 talk to Quade at FUTURECAM.COM He's started using one, and it's VERY NICE!http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 October 4, 2002 I'll probably write a full review sometime after the Nevada State Record Boogie at the beginning of November. By that time I will have had jumped it on two major events and will probably have found everything good and bad in my entire digital photography system. So far, the real key advantage is the speed of the entire workflow. Until then . . . you can start looking at stuff HERE.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #5 October 4, 2002 Since the moderator can't link right... Nevada State Record Boogie Quades D60 picturesYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #6 October 4, 2002 Oh . . . poop. Fixed.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #7 October 4, 2002 Quade - Nice pix. Just curious though. What kind of resolution and file format have you been shooting at? And how long is the delay between shots, if there is any, (assuming full batteries and good operating temps)? While I'm at it... what kind of lens do you use most of the time? thanks, matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #8 October 4, 2002 On the D60. 3072x2048 pixels Jpeg fine with nominal file size of about 2.5 meg 3 shots per second for 8 frames -- about 1 per second after that until the buffer flushes 20mm which works out to about 32mm for a "normal" 35mm camera It's a way cool camera. Bring LOTS of money. For a full review -- check out http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneosd60/.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDV 0 #9 October 4, 2002 Thks Quade, will read it, I'm really interested to move on D-30 or 60 to replace my Canon Rebel 2000. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #10 October 4, 2002 Thanks quade, I'll check out the link. As far as D-30/D60 where do they fit in with the Nikon D line? I think I'm going to pic up a 16mm non-aspherical. I can't wait to check it out. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #11 October 4, 2002 QuoteAs far as D-30/D60 where do they fit in with the Nikon D line? About the only camera in the Nikon line that you could compare the D60 to would be the Nikon D100. I think the other professional Nikon cameras are just too dang big, heavy and expensive. For a full review, go to http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond100/. One thing in particular caught my eye and makes the D100 unsuitable for skydiving. QuoteOn the left side of the camera you'll find all of the D100's connectors behind one rubber cover. Inside is a DC-IN connector (for optional AC adapter), video out and a mini-USB port. Interesting to note that the D100 doesn't have a PC sync flash connector (something I feel it really should have) or an electronic remote control connector (although it does allow the physical screw-in type on the shutter release). There -may- be a 3rd party solution to this like the DigiSnap stuff from Harbortronics. http://www.harbortronics.com, but I haven't really researched if that would work.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhathaway 0 #12 October 5, 2002 I've been using the D60 for almost 2 months now. It is amazing. Everything about it is a real camera but it's digital and not film. Like I've said before, I have 7 or 8 nikon lenses and I still went with the Canon D60 over the Nikon D100 and had to start building up my lens collection for canon because I think it is a better camera PLUS it has the PC flash sync port and the electronic release. I will post some photos from it as soon as I get my web-site running again. (My computer was destroyed by lightning and I'm just getting everything going again) Thanks-Tony H.My O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #13 October 6, 2002 "(My computer was destroyed by lightning and I'm just getting everything going again) Thanks-Tony H." Ouch... Just wondering. Was it in need of power protection or was it direct? My father's DVD player got nuked recently. Probable cause, Lack of surge supressor during lightning storm. Result. He knows what he's getting for Christmas. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhathaway 0 #14 October 6, 2002 It came through the networking cable. I had a good surge protector on it. This is the same lightning bolt that vaporized a car antenna and damaged a Porsche's electronics about 100 feet away from my computer. (The closest lightning I've ever seen). Luckily all of my information is still on the drives. My CR-RW didn't work right, and the mother board had problems so I bought a nice new one with lots of stuff! :) -TonyMy O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THERatBoy 0 #15 October 9, 2002 I just started using the D-60 and am very impressed with its quality of pics. I use the canon S-900 printer and everything is great so far.The camera is pretty expensive but if used right should pay for its self in no time.life is to short not to try almost everything once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prost 0 #16 October 21, 2002 What lenses do you use with your D60? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #17 October 22, 2002 QuoteWhat lenses do you use with your D60? I'd like to know that, too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 3 #18 October 22, 2002 The conversion factor is 1.6. That is to say, if you use a 20mm lens on a D60, then it will behave like a 20x1.6 = or about a 32mm lens. This pretty much checks out by my experience, but I've been told by another camera flyer that I respect that the conversion factor isn't quite right and the 20mm "seems to be more like a 24mm", but like I said, that not really my experience. Right now, I'm shooting a 20mm, but I'd like to pick up a 15mm sometime after the first of the year just to fool around with a bit. Oh, one more thing, OB has been fooling around with shooting stuff with an 80mm lens. He sits just outside of the formation, on level, and gets some really freekin' amazing closeups of folks faces. Really nice stuff.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jdhill 0 #19 October 22, 2002 In my experience... when I shot film I used a 28mm and a 35mm. On my d-60, a 20mm is less like the 28mm more like the 35mm... my 15mm fisheye is like a 24mm with a little of the FE effect... You need to be close to use this lens, but I have had some nice shots with it. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 3 #20 October 22, 2002 Josh -- Yes. That's my experience too. The math for the conversion makes the 20mm lens on a D60 shoot like a 32mm on a 35mm film camera. I was just relaying what another fairly well known freefall photographer was expressing over this last weekend. Personally, I disagree with him and his assessment of the situation, but I have to respect his results!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DigiSnapMark 0 #21 October 6, 2003 New News! The DigiSnap 2100 can be used to control any SLR or DSLR that has s 'contact closure' type of input. This includes the D100, EOS, D1, D30/60 setc. This allows you to perform intervalometry (take pictures one after another all the way down)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
quade 3 #18 October 22, 2002 The conversion factor is 1.6. That is to say, if you use a 20mm lens on a D60, then it will behave like a 20x1.6 = or about a 32mm lens. This pretty much checks out by my experience, but I've been told by another camera flyer that I respect that the conversion factor isn't quite right and the 20mm "seems to be more like a 24mm", but like I said, that not really my experience. Right now, I'm shooting a 20mm, but I'd like to pick up a 15mm sometime after the first of the year just to fool around with a bit. Oh, one more thing, OB has been fooling around with shooting stuff with an 80mm lens. He sits just outside of the formation, on level, and gets some really freekin' amazing closeups of folks faces. Really nice stuff.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #19 October 22, 2002 In my experience... when I shot film I used a 28mm and a 35mm. On my d-60, a 20mm is less like the 28mm more like the 35mm... my 15mm fisheye is like a 24mm with a little of the FE effect... You need to be close to use this lens, but I have had some nice shots with it. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #20 October 22, 2002 Josh -- Yes. That's my experience too. The math for the conversion makes the 20mm lens on a D60 shoot like a 32mm on a 35mm film camera. I was just relaying what another fairly well known freefall photographer was expressing over this last weekend. Personally, I disagree with him and his assessment of the situation, but I have to respect his results!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigiSnapMark 0 #21 October 6, 2003 New News! The DigiSnap 2100 can be used to control any SLR or DSLR that has s 'contact closure' type of input. This includes the D100, EOS, D1, D30/60 setc. This allows you to perform intervalometry (take pictures one after another all the way down)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
