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QuoteI go so far as to tape my flash down... wouldn't want it coming open accidentally somehow.
The only problem is that if the camera decides it wants to deploy the flash and it is taped down, it will report an error code and not take any pictures *at all* until you switch it off and on. So, make sure you have a setting where the camera does not automatically open the flash when taking pictures.
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You can never get a straight answer on here can you.
Honestly, it depends on your needs. Almost all of us at my DZ use a digital rebel of some sort. I just sold my Rebel to buy a Rebel XTI. It's amazing how just putting it on sports mode, turn the flash setting to off (it won't pop up not matter what the camera wants that way) and have at it.
The only other adjustments you might want to make are adjustment for lighting conditions, light cloudy or sunny. Read your manual for that. I also recommend jumping on eBay and buying the 3 filters for it for about ten bucks. It has two purposes. It protects the lens from anything in the air, and depending on the filter, it compensated for UV, or bright conditions.
That's how I shoot, and I get great pictures. No if you're going pro photography, there are a lot of people on here that will recommend some expensive stuff and it's worth it if you have the money.
Good luck and blue skies.
Honestly, it depends on your needs. Almost all of us at my DZ use a digital rebel of some sort. I just sold my Rebel to buy a Rebel XTI. It's amazing how just putting it on sports mode, turn the flash setting to off (it won't pop up not matter what the camera wants that way) and have at it.
The only other adjustments you might want to make are adjustment for lighting conditions, light cloudy or sunny. Read your manual for that. I also recommend jumping on eBay and buying the 3 filters for it for about ten bucks. It has two purposes. It protects the lens from anything in the air, and depending on the filter, it compensated for UV, or bright conditions.
That's how I shoot, and I get great pictures. No if you're going pro photography, there are a lot of people on here that will recommend some expensive stuff and it's worth it if you have the money.
Good luck and blue skies.
Brad
That's crazy, Glen! Who woulda known? I still wouldn't do it. 
It surprised me. I requested their help for night video and much to my disbelief I had two flashes popping off around me during the jump, very surreal.
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get a basic camera book. figure out the relationship between aperature,shutter, and iso, and how each affects your images.
everything should fall into place after that.
everything should fall into place after that.
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The problem with giving a "straight answer" simple answer is that there isn't a simple answer for all conditions. That's why people suggest reading a book, and going out and experimenting.QuoteYou can never get a straight answer on here can you.
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QuoteThe problem with giving a "straight answer" simple answer is that there isn't a simple answer for all conditions. That's why people suggest reading a book, and going out and experimenting.
Exactly. Try giving me a straight answer for "what body position is needed to be a good skydiver?"
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QuoteYou can never get a straight answer on here can you.
Honestly, it depends on your needs. Almost all of us at my DZ use a digital rebel of some sort. I just sold my Rebel to buy a Rebel XTI. It's amazing how just putting it on sports mode, turn the flash setting to off (it won't pop up not matter what the camera wants that way) and have at it.
The only other adjustments you might want to make are adjustment for lighting conditions, light cloudy or sunny. Read your manual for that. I also recommend jumping on eBay and buying the 3 filters for it for about ten bucks. It has two purposes. It protects the lens from anything in the air, and depending on the filter, it compensated for UV, or bright conditions.
That's how I shoot, and I get great pictures. No if you're going pro photography, there are a lot of people on here that will recommend some expensive stuff and it's worth it if you have the money.
Good luck and blue skies.
Most of my better photos have come from times where I took the extra step to adjust the camera for the specific situation. One size fits all is a horrible concept to use when taking pictures. It works, if you don't want to make the most of a situation, but when you want something spectacular it helps to actually make specific adjustments.
Going up at first in some kind of auto mode doesn't hurt. The key is to sit and review your pictures after the jump to see what the camera thought was right, how it could be better, and what the conditions (light, haze, time of year, cloud cover, etc...) are. I am still working on that myself.
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Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me.
Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka
That's crazy, Glen! Who woulda known? I still wouldn't do it.
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