321Cya 0 #1 December 9, 2005 Hi guys, I am planning to buy my first stills camera. As I'm new to freefall 'stills' photography I would like to know what you guys think and recommend. I will not use the camera professionally (eg. Tandem), but for hobby use only (mainly freefly and BASE jumping)! I especially wonder if use for BASE jumping will or should make a big difference in the choice of camera (weight, type of lens?). I would also like to know why and if digital 'is' or 'is not' the way to go? Thanks. J. www.vandrunen.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #2 December 9, 2005 Hi Joris, I had a 350d (Rebel XT) from Canon and was a great camera... Good quality, quite performant and not too expensive. Gotta get a new one on www.architronic.com or .ch can't remember. I think they have the best prices for these kinds of stuff in Switz (if you're still over here). Got a Sony PC1000 for 1300 CHF (around 1600-1700 in considered cheap shops)scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #3 December 9, 2005 And I have 350D and unclecharlie95 as well. Small and lightweight. Digital is way. You could take how many pictures you want without extra cost and see them without delay. After boogie friends just download them. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
321Cya 0 #4 December 9, 2005 Thanks guys. A few more questions... What size is the standard memory card that comes with it? Would I need an additional lens for use as described in my first post? Does the bracket to set it up for use on the helmet comes with it? If not, what does this cost? cheers, J. www.vandrunen.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
321Cya 0 #5 December 9, 2005 Quote(if you're still over here) Yes I am mate! And it looks like I will for quite some time as Dani and I got engaged last week. We will get married possibly next summer... J. www.vandrunen.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #6 December 9, 2005 Standard kit is camera + lens (18-55), you have to by CF card separately. Kit lens is nise starter, you could buy better lens later. You need some quickmount, e.g. Stroboframe or Goldmember. Fido Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #7 December 9, 2005 QuoteYes I am mate! And it looks like I will for quite some time as Dani and I got engaged last week. We will get married possibly next summer.... Thats some good news dude... Cool.. Big hugs and kisses to both. The origin lens in the kit 18-55 is already quite fun and very light. after that depending on what distance you want to shoot, some other lenses are nice Canon or Sigma 10-22 for very close (you can see some on www.piis.ch ). For cards, I had a SanDisk Ultra II 256Mb (which was in the camera when it was stolen) and a 1Gb which I still have (hopefuly...) . The inconvenient with bigger cards is you have LOADS of pics on them and after it takes you longer to download on the computer. Check shops like interdiscount and stuff like that which are usually quite cheap, and check Architronic.ch... For the mount, to add one to the above mentionned : Manfrotto (cant remember the number... the plate was on the camera too... must get a new one) Congrats again for Daniela and yourself... See ya hopefully at an exit point soon...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
321Cya 0 #8 December 10, 2005 Can you anyone tell me the difference between the two cameras on the attached pictures? I couldn't find any on several product descriptions that I found online. They both seem to be 350D models, but the silver one is called 'Rebel XT'. What other differences are there between the two? cheers, J. www.vandrunen.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianM 1 #9 December 11, 2005 They are the same camera. The model number is different depending on the market. For example, it's the 350D in the US, but it's the Rebel XT in Canada. It is available in silver or black, there is no difference other than the colour."It's amazing what you can learn while you're not talking." - Skydivesg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #10 December 11, 2005 it's XT in the US too... 350D is european denomination. AFAIK only available in blacj in europe for the moment... Was only in silver in teh US when I got mine. same camera...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
321Cya 0 #11 December 11, 2005 Cool! That's what I thought initially, but thought I ask... cheers guys, J. www.vandrunen.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #12 December 11, 2005 oh and if you find cheaper than Architronic, please tell me, I also have to get one scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #13 December 12, 2005 hehe, my next christmas self-present EOS 350D mit Objektiv EF-S 18-55 mm inkl. Gutschein Sandisk 256MB CF-Card von Canon Promo 1'058.00 chf (690€, 810$, 460£) on architronic.chscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianM 1 #14 December 12, 2005 Quoteit's XT in the US too... 350D is european Oops, my mistake, you are correct. Thanks for the correction."It's amazing what you can learn while you're not talking." - Skydivesg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
