crapflinger2000 1 #1 July 28, 2003 Maybe this has been threaded to death but here goes: I need a lightweight 35mm still camera (i.e. something along the lines and size of one of those dinky Olympus or Cannon point and shoots, not SLR type). Which of these types of cameras have remote release capability? I know it is technically possible to crack the case on almost any camera and do it yourself, but I would like to avoid this.... danke __________________________________________________ What would Vic Mackey do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #2 July 28, 2003 Skydance sells one made by cannon, its a Cannon Elph that shoots APS and its a POS Later Blair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crapflinger2000 1 #3 July 28, 2003 Danke! I was thinking the Elph thingy was maybe only diggie, but I guess they have 35mm stuff as well... __________________________________________________ What would Vic Mackey do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #4 July 29, 2003 Good luck finding anything (decent) short of an SLR with a plug for a remote switch. You might have some luck scouting around used camera stores for old school cameras like this Contax II. Then again, you're going to run into another obstacle: A non-electronic remote switch.My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #5 July 29, 2003 Uuummm, ok since you didn't ask, POS means Piece of Shit!! For what you pay for that Elph, you can get a nice used or maybe new SLR, and it will last alot longer. The Elph is plastic, and just a waste of money. I went through the whole thing myself, and am now very happy with my Cannon SLR from ebay. That's my .02 Blair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #6 July 29, 2003 I agree with blair. If you put the money towards an SLR and a nice lens or two you'll still have the lenses to work with when you upgrade to a digital SLR. that way all you'll have to invest in later is the digi body rather then having to shell out for glass too. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #7 July 29, 2003 Check out the Phoenix lens on B&H. Only $155 for a pretty good wide angle (19mm-35mm, f3.5-4.5). They are made for Minolta, Cannon, Nikon... At least it doesn't cost $400-700 like many wide angles. You could have a good system for about $325 if you get the camera on e-bay.. "Buy good first, you'll always end up there anyways" http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh2/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=208245&is=REG hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #8 July 29, 2003 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh2/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=208245&is=REG______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #9 July 30, 2003 QuoteCheck out the Phoenix lens on B&H. Only $155 for a pretty good wide angle (19mm-35mm, f3.5-4.5). They are made for Minolta, Cannon, Nikon... At least it doesn't cost $400-700 like many wide angles. You could have a good system for about $325 if you get the camera on e-bay.. "Buy good first, you'll always end up there anyways" http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh2/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=208245&is=REG hope this helps But a zoom is never as good as a fixed lens. I have a Voigtlander 19-35 mm for Canon myself, it works, and one guy I know jumps it. I haven't jumped mine yet (camera helmet isn't ready yet) but I've used it on the ground. A fixed lens, even if it isn't the best Canon lens, is way way better. Also unfortunately way way more expensive which is why I don't have one ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crapflinger2000 1 #10 July 30, 2003 I am aware of the differences.... I am an experienced video guy, but have some neck issues that demand not having a huge amount of camera hanging out the front and screwing up helmet CG.... Side mount you say? Bah! I have a TRV series Camera, and do not want to spend the gazillion $$ on new PC type camera, new helmet, new mounting hardware, etc etc.... __________________________________________________ What would Vic Mackey do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #11 July 31, 2003 Check this out It sound like what you want http://skyelph.homestead.com/______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #12 July 31, 2003 Ya just gotta keep your eyes and options open. I picked up a nice Sigma 24mm fixed on Ebay for $100.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crapflinger2000 1 #13 August 1, 2003 Thanks! I am a little dubious since the site has not been updated since 02 and you get everything for $150 (which seems off given the cost of a new ELPH) but WTF... I'll shoot him an email... __________________________________________________ What would Vic Mackey do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
