Sunset pic's

[dgm458 0]

First off, I have no plans of being an immediate camera flyer (have less than 50 jumps) and I know very little about photography.

We did some 7K' hop n pops at sunset yesterday and were discussing some camera/filming options that would be needed to get some nice sunset pics.

What type of camera(s) would work for good sunset pics taken while under canopy? I've seen some pics that catch a good skyline, but nothing can be seen on the ground because of the lack of light.

Does the camera have to be digital? Can a regular 35mm camera be used? If so, what speed of film should be used? What about digital video cameras...can you print still pics from them? How?

Thanks for any info.

david

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[Squeak 17]

From that altitude under canopy I have used disposable cameras. And I have got some great shots with them.Just put a lanyard on them, stuff 'em in ya pocket.
When under canopy, out it comes click, click, click, back in the pocket before hard deck, and land as per normal

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[cloud_monkey 0]

You can use either digital or film - todays modern digital cameras are quite exceptional but they're also quite expensive. The reason (in very basic form) that you can't see much on the ground in those other pictures is because the light meter in most cameras gets tricked in to shortening the exposure time when shooting straight in to the failing light of the sun, resulting in a picture that's too dark - You'll see a bright spot where the sun is but the rest of the picture is usually much too dark. You'll see a big difference if you up the exposure time a little. Since you said that you don't really know much about photography, go to the local photo shop and pick up a Kodak pocket reference book - They usually run about $7-$10 and they're full of really good tips and tricks and it explains in basic terms how to take good pictures in almost any situation - give it a try.

z

[Squeak 17]

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You can use either digital or film - todays modern digital cameras are quite exceptional but they're also quite expensive. The reason (in very basic form) that you can't see much on the ground in those other pictures is because the light meter in most cameras gets tricked in to shortening the exposure time when shooting straight in to the failing light of the sun, resulting in a picture that's too dark - You'll see a bright spot where the sun is but the rest of the picture is usually much too dark. You'll see a big difference if you up the exposure time a little. Since you said that you don't really know much about photography, go to the local photo shop and pick up a Kodak pocket reference book - They usually run about $7-$10 and they're full of really good tips and tricks and it explains in basic terms how to take good pictures in almost any situation - give it a try.

z

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