Caseadilla 0 #1 May 5, 2005 i have searched the threads quite a bit and found that most people use tv with 320 when its cloudy and 500 when sunny, but is that with auto focus or manual focus on? Also many use sports setting with auto focus. I have a canon 18-55 lense what would be the best setting to use, I hate putting tape all over my camera lens. Also should i set the white balance to outdoor or on auto. And I have heard that some ppl black out the eyepiece with tape to not let any light in, does this need to be done? Any digi rebel owners please help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTSkydiver 0 #2 May 5, 2005 The camera comes with a cover for the eyepiece, so you can avoid the gaffer's tape there (Hint: Check the carry strap!). Probably can't avoid using it on the lens though, to keep the zoom from, well, zooming. A little gaffers goes a long way, and is just as easily removed for ground stuff... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseadilla 0 #3 May 5, 2005 so i do need to cover the eyepiece? Any reccomendations on the settings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #4 May 5, 2005 >>but is that with auto focus or manual focus<< MF at the hyperfocal distance. >>should i set the white balance to outdoor or on auto<< auto - it does a pretty good job. If you shoot RAW it does not matter. >>I have heard that some ppl black out the eyepiece with tape to not let any light in, does this need to be done? << No. It is not that important. If it makes you feel better, do it. I do not own a Drebel, so trust me or don't. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTSkydiver 0 #5 May 9, 2005 As for the eyepiece ... Is your camera top mounted or front mounted? If you're front mounted; and the bracket or helmet itself blocks any direct light from entering the viewfinder, than you probably don't need to do anything (I don't, but I have this set up)... If you are top-mounted, presumably you fly most often with the sun at your back, so it could be shining straight into the open viewfinder... which might screw up the cameras metering or exposure or something ... I'm not sure what, exactly, but the camera is designed to be used with your eye over the eyepiece (thus blocking any light) and since they (Canon) consider it important enough to mention covering the viewfinder if you are using a remote (in my 350D Manual) ... and actually provide a cover for the viewfinder in the basic kit ... it occurs to me you might want to cover it. Or you could try it both ways... I just don't see what the harm is in covering it ... how long does it take to slide on the cover, or peel back a piece (or a few layered pieces) of gaffers tape? Maybe you can jump them top mount and exposed without any problems... you can always try it both ways and see if it makes a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcin 0 #6 May 11, 2005 For zoom lenses: don't use the gaffers tape, Just put a wide rubber stow so it partially covers the rotating and the fix part of the lens. Keeps it in place and does not leave contamination. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #7 May 11, 2005 Nice tip, marcin."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
