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Lens for paratroopers
Dec 29, 2016 09:04:17 #
Greetings... Any thoughts on the right lens for paratroopers exiting an aircraft at ~1200 feet at ~120mph, bright sunny day. I can say there is some geometry involved. I have a novice D5300 as well as I'm a novice.
Thanks...Ice
Thanks...Ice
Dec 29, 2016 09:07:25 #
Dec 29, 2016 09:09:28 #
No, he meant 1200 feet. That's the usual altitude for training jumps for paratroopers. They aren't skydivers. A paratrooper needs to get on the ground as soon as possible.
John D
An old paratrooper.
John D
An old paratrooper.
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Dec 29, 2016 09:11:52 #
Dec 29, 2016 09:21:29 #
A tripod the D5300. I'd like to purchase a lens for the Leapfest, first Saturday in August, S.Kingston, RI USA. It's always bright sunny dusting shadows.
Dec 29, 2016 09:22:05 #
Ice; Are you going to be in the aircraft, on the drop zone, or in another aircraft?
John D
John D
Dec 29, 2016 09:22:32 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
pdsdville wrote:
I hope you meant 12,000 feet. 1200 is a little low.
12,000 feet is over 2 miles.
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Dec 29, 2016 09:25:30 #
On the ground then. A long lens that focuses quickly would be my choice. I'm sure you will get a lot of suggestions.
Post some pictures when you get them next summer.
John D
Post some pictures when you get them next summer.
John D
Dec 29, 2016 09:32:56 #
Dec 29, 2016 09:36:27 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
IcemanKS wrote:
Greetings... Any thoughts on the right lens for paratroopers exiting an aircraft at ~1200 feet at ~120mph, bright sunny day. I can say there is some geometry involved. I have a novice D5300 as well as I'm a novice.
Thanks...Ice
Thanks...Ice
It depends if you want to concentrate on one lone paratrooper or paratroopers. Certainly you would need a zoom lens to give you a wide and close up views. Also, this would be a good opportunity to put your camera in video mode, as you have 29 minutes. Get at least a 32gb card compatible for video and still photos. If you do video. Good luck.
Dec 29, 2016 09:39:01 #
delraypiper wrote:
No, he meant 1200 feet. That's the usual altitude for training jumps for paratroopers. They aren't skydivers. A paratrooper needs to get on the ground as soon as possible.
John D
An old paratrooper.
John D
An old paratrooper.
Absolutely! On the way down you are nothing but a target.
Dec 29, 2016 09:39:28 #
A GoPro that you don't have to touch after jumping. Keep you hand on that reserve ripcord and have both hands ready for quick release if needed! Ex-Airborne myself.
Dec 29, 2016 09:44:11 #
I have a 128gb card, a tripod, the D5300, a bolt VS-570 flash, a Vello Shutter Boss. I'd like to focus on one paratrooper. A monopod. A Tokina 100-300mmD lens
Dec 29, 2016 09:56:29 #
mstuhr
Loc: Oregon
1,200 feet is a normal military peacetime jump height.
600 feet is a combat jump height.
Military jumps - people are shooting at you. You want enough height that the chute opens and slows you down before you pile into the dirt. And no more than that.
600 feet is a combat jump height.
Military jumps - people are shooting at you. You want enough height that the chute opens and slows you down before you pile into the dirt. And no more than that.
Dec 29, 2016 10:02:04 #
These photos are what I'm looking to do but I'm on the ground (drop zone or dz). I understand the photographer is a pro and probably has gear that cost a gazillion dollars.I'd like to make one purchase rather than buying two or three until I got it right. There's rentals but I'm not sure if they marry up to my consumer D5300.
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