velocityphoto 0 #1 August 15, 2006 How many people are using auto focus in freefall ? And what lense & camera are you shooting? A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #2 August 15, 2006 I've used it since I first started - mainly because most of the vidots said it didn't work. It works freakin' GREAT if you're equipment is aligned and centered. Cameras are a Minolta Maxxum 7 and a Maxxum 7D and the lenses vary from a Sigma 15mm Fisheye, Sigma 20mm, Minolta 24mm, and a Minolta 50mm Peace, Z Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #3 August 15, 2006 I use it for wingsuit jumps, not for FS4 etc. I jump a nikon D70/20 mm lens, usually. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #4 August 15, 2006 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Personal_Galleries/Zee&image=Layout.jpg&img=18&tt= The layout looks like my ol buddy Jamie Boutwell ?? Nice shots..... A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #5 August 15, 2006 I have shot some 4 way on auto after Phreezone recommended it, it worked great. I have specific settings for tandem tho. Using the standard 18-55 Canon lens on my 350D. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sirob 0 #6 August 15, 2006 Absolutely NOT using auto focus in FF. DoF and hyperfocal point makes everything sharp. Nikon F301, D70s Lenses 16, 20, 28, 35 mm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #7 August 15, 2006 Auto focus is all I've ever used. Sigma 15mm pretty much all the time...and a cheapo canon 28mm.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #8 August 15, 2006 I use auto focus on every skydive with the exception of night jumps because the camera doesn't auto focus well in the dark. I've never had a problem with it. I am shooting with the digital rebel with a 19-35 lens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwabd1 0 #9 August 15, 2006 I have a 20D with a Sigma 20mm. I shot in auto all of the time and the pics turn out great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costyn 0 #10 August 15, 2006 QuoteHow many people are using auto focus in freefall ? And what lense & camera are you shooting? I'm using auto-focus on my stills, which usually works pretty well, but at odd times it doesn't, which is why I looked into the hyperfocal distance thing. I understand the theory behind the hyperfocal distance, but I can't seem to replicate it on my camera (350D). I've used the hyperfocal distance calculator too, but to no avail. (I'm using the kit-lens btw). Oh yeah on video I use manual focus set to infinity with a .45 lens. Cheers, Costyn.Costyn van Dongen - http://www.flylikebrick.com/ - World Wide Wingsuit News Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #11 August 15, 2006 Quotenot for FS4 etc. why not saskia?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divinglog 0 #12 August 15, 2006 I use autofocus on every jump, but when it's getting darker on sunset loads the autofocus won't work. EOS 300D with kit lens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #13 August 15, 2006 What mode and settings are you using?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #14 August 15, 2006 Because for FS4 I know the distance I'm going to be away from the jumpers at all times, so I set manual focus for that. No need for the lens to hunt if I aim in the middle of a star, for instance. Pics are always sharp this way. Besides, I save my battery (if on autofocus the camera keeps on focussing all the time), and pictures are quicker. For birdman, sometimes I'm in the formation sometimes above. For a biggger "V" I do use manual, for a 2 way where I am flying around my buddy or student, the distance varies from holding hands to tens of meters away, for instance during opening. Although for the opening shots, manual would be better.... ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #15 August 16, 2006 QuoteThe layout looks like my ol buddy Jamie Boutwell ?? Nice shots..... Thanks - I'm not sure who that guys is to be quite honest. I took the base shots during the Memorial Day Boogie at the Perrine last year. I like the guy with the cast - he was a complete loon. First I see him limpin' around the Holiday Inn, next, he's standing on the bridge getting ready to jump. He was a pretty cool cat. Peace, Z Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divinglog 0 #16 August 16, 2006 QuoteWhat mode and settings are you using? Mostly the sports mode for skydiving, the other modes on the ground. But I want to play with the other modes for freefall pictures during the next jumps. Here are some pictures of the last weeks: http://www.scuba-divelog.com/photos/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
