The Modern Photographer?
Jun 25, 2018 22:29:21 #
magnetoman wrote:
Looks like my reply didn’t get off the ground at the last attempt Erich - that will be due to my travels.
I agree a slr would be great - but you need to be pretty confident to launch all that dough into the unknown! Perhaps try a cheap version first?
I agree a slr would be great - but you need to be pretty confident to launch all that dough into the unknown! Perhaps try a cheap version first?
I don't know of any consumer-level drones which would be capable of carrying a dslr. If you *could* find one, it would cost a *lot* of money. As you say, it would take a lot of confidence to risk that kind of investment into the wide blue yonder... I feel nervous enough sometimes just sending the drone itself! A lot of the better drones on the market have cameras which are really quite good. The only limitation, is that they are pretty much all fixed aperture and very wide angle. You would have to spend a whole lot of cash to get a zoom lens, if indeed they are available at all.
Just for those people who get nervous about being "spied upon" by people flying drones: if the drone is close enough to get a good, recognisable picture of you, then you could knock it down with a broom! The selfie I posted earlier in this thread was taken at about 6 feet distance...
Jun 26, 2018 04:12:28 #
Bloke wrote:
I don't know of any consumer-level drones which wo... (show quote)
Take your point Bloke, but rest assured it won’t be long before high quality resolution is the norm! Jury is still out in my case (as to whether to invest in one or not).
Jun 26, 2018 08:14:38 #
magnetoman wrote:
Seeing more and more of these, unfortunately not a... (show quote)
I see many in my area Dave. I don't have one and I haven't give much thought to owning one, but I do believe you put a bug in my ear !!! Not sure how it would play out only being a few mile from an airport.
Dave
Jun 26, 2018 16:05:41 #
Dave Chinn wrote:
I see many in my area Dave. I don't have one and I haven't give much thought to owning one, but I do believe you put a bug in my ear !!! Not sure how it would play out only being a few mile from an airport.
Dave
Dave
Ah, you do need to be careful if you’re near flightpaths. Over here they come down hard on you if you cause any concern.
Good to see you Dave, appreciate you calling in.
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