[Space] DSLR Cameras

Jonathan Moore moore at eds.org
Thu Jul 15 20:09:45 UTC 2010


On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Blake Barrett <Blake at blakebarrett.net> wrote:
> I would have to agree with Jonathan about the Canon 7D. I think there are
> more Canon people with lenses at NB than Nikon people, but the scales are
> probably pretty close.
> Any DSLR that allows for an external shutter release would work for
> ballooning purposes. Then a wide-angle prime lens with a large aperture
> would definitely increase the quality and speed of the shots.
> The Canon G series are also very good cameras. They use similar digital
> sensors to the DSLRs but you loose the ability to change lenses. I would
> love to try out a Sigma DP2s, but I don't know of any stores that actually
> carry them, and I don't want to drop $600 to see if I like it.

I have  a EP1 which is also a good small camara with interchangeable
lenses but I am not sure that I am up for flying it...

-Jonathan



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