For flying shots, I would definitely suggest an SLR of some kind.
None of the point and shoots are going to be fast enough. Shutter
actuation is too slow, focus too slow, forget about follow focus.
any decent in flight shots will be down to luck.
I have been using a Canon EOS20D, which is a decent camera. The kit
lens (17-85 IS) is a great performer.
Did you know you could buy a 24+ megapixel SLR for just a few hundred
dollars? Pick up a good used Canon EOS 1n body from eBay and load
some film into it. You'll be amazed! Films are better than ever,
and if you are an infrequent shooter it's still a great option for
"gourmet" quality images. The trouble with digital is that the
cameras become obsolete so quickly.
For travel, I still shoot film on a Leica rangefinder. Nothing comes
even remotely close. Eighty percent of my stuff is shot with a
simple (but very fast and sharp) 35 or 50mm lens. The Leica has no
automatic exposure, no auto focus, no switches, modes, LCD displays,
etc:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/galleries/essays/072000.htm
The Leica is, however, not so suitable for flying shots! But for the
stuff I mainly shoot, it's perfect:
http://www.spectare.com/gallery/laosvietnam03/index.htm
http://www.spectare.com/gallery/china05/index.htm
--Jim Laurel
On Dec 16, 2005, at 11:15 AM, Ron Russell wrote:
A while back one of you guys was asking for info and recommendations
about new Digital SLR's, can you please get back to me with your
findings, decision and how you are getting on with it in relation to
flying shots etc.
Thanks,
Yes I am in the market for one now.
Must get ready to take some shots at the VR 2006.
--
Ron Russell
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