bigway 4 #1 October 12, 2006 So i am living with in the house of someone who has all the toys and all the money one could need.. (yes, it is very hard to live here). Anyway, so the reason i say this is cause he is loving my 20d and is asking what camera he should buy while in singapore next month. He does not give a shit about the price just wants the best in the range of the canon d's. He just showed me all his lenses and his old canon eos 10. Some really nice lenses there. I am suggesting the 5D, is what you would buy? Ta. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #2 October 12, 2006 QuoteI am suggesting the 5D, is what you would buy? A new back... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #3 October 12, 2006 the photographer makes the photo, not the camera... that said, the 5D is real nice and so are the 20d and 30d. Any of the Canon "L" lenses are high end glass. Even the new Rebel XTi is nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #4 October 12, 2006 If money REALLY is no object, a 1Ds mk11 16 Megapixel i think and its the best camera Canon make. Not cheap though (£4.5k) and the average user will do better with a 5d. very nearly as good picture quality for a lot less moneyNever try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lickablecode 0 #5 October 12, 2006 Too bad Canon doesn't make digital backs. If they did, one would be on my helmet right now. That would be awesome. If money really isn't an issue, tell him to get the 1Ds mkII, then ask to borrow it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #6 October 13, 2006 If you don't like him then tell him to get the 1Ds MarkII, becouse that's more expensive and heavy not a best thing to walk around with all day long. If you like him, tell him to get the 5D. That's a very nice camera approx the same size as the 20D. The big advantage of that camera is (beside 13MP) is full frame image sensor, and a very good low light performance. Using ISO 400 with the 5D is just like the ISO 200 on my XT! I was lucky to use one a few times. I hope I can buy my own soon... Otherwise FreeflyDrew is right, the photographer takes the nice picture not the camera. If your buddy dosen't know about photography really dosen't matter what he's going to buy the result will be the same, except the bad pictures will take more space on his computer with higher res. camera. -Laszlo- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #7 October 13, 2006 Thanks for the post. Was what i was looking for. I dont know if he knows about photography, he has some nice film cameras and knows only what he has read about digital. He is off to singapore next month and will buy it then. Not often i know anyone going to singapore so i might have to put and order in i think. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goobersnuftda 0 #8 October 13, 2006 "Best" is subjective. Sure there are cameras that are full sensor, there are also cameras that do not have a built in flash. The built in flash is one feature has made my model of Canon a truly universal camera for me. There are 16 mp cameras, there are also cameras that shoot at 2 shots/sec. On exits and very fast action shots, 5 shots/sec gives you the option to choose the best picture. The world is a compromise. Make a decision on what is best for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropoutdave 0 #9 October 13, 2006 I've got the 30D and the 5fps maks a real difference. Only down side is the weight if he's going to use it for jumping. Personally I'd go for the 30D over the 5D and just get a bitchin set of lenses. ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #10 October 13, 2006 This guy has a bitchin set of lenses and he has left them sitting in my room He is not a jumper, just someone who by the way this house is likes the finer things in life. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #11 October 14, 2006 Money no object? Jumping? - 350D (Rebel XT) small and light Sports? - 1DS Mk II Landscape/portrait? - 5D All round GP camera?: 30DMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 October 15, 2006 A mate of mine has just bought the new 400D - and it is sweet. Very light had an excellent spec' and he says that the performance (so far - he's only had it a few weeks but is a very good photographer ) is excellent. So, that said... I've asked for one for Christmas and dropped enough hints to wifey. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #13 October 15, 2006 Quote Sports? - 1DS Mk II 1D Mk IIN Fixed Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna 0 #14 October 15, 2006 Just want to know what you think about the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi newly designed 10.1 MP I just got one and have not jumped with it. I've only jumped with a 35mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #15 October 17, 2006 Is there any flash out there which can go off 5 times in the second(at least with half power)? Photos look lot nicer with a flash... -Laszlo- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #16 October 17, 2006 QuoteIs there any flash out there which can go off 5 times in the second(at least with half power)? Photos look lot nicer with a flash... -Laszlo- Only pro-level stuff with external battery packs...but you're not going to get 5 fps in low light anyway.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #17 October 17, 2006 Thank you! I just tried to make the point with my question and maybe I was too sarcastic (maybe even a dick...). I guess to get a good exit shot requires the fallowings: -Good performance from the jumpers (the subjects in the image) -A same good performance from the photographer. -Good Light -Good lens -The most suitable camera setting for the planned skydive and light conditions -...Of course a flash -And maybe even a good luck. I totally agree the performance of the camera can help a lot (like 5f/s rate) but my expirice with that the result is just 5 times more digital junk. Blue Skies! -Laszlo- www.laszloimage.com the attached photos were taken with a single shot mode Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #18 October 18, 2006 Damn, with photos that great you are allowed to be a dick! Nice photos! .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costyn 0 #19 October 18, 2006 Really nice pics! I'm also looking into getting a flash on my helmet (on the bracket where the video camera usually sits). What kind of flash do you use?Costyn van Dongen - http://www.flylikebrick.com/ - World Wide Wingsuit News Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #20 October 18, 2006 Thanks man! Right now I use the Canon EX 580. There're lot cheaper flashes, but this one rocks, it has every feature what a flash could have, very easy to change settings, and very POWERFUL. -Laszlo- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #21 October 19, 2006 Nice shots!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
