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Okay /p/ I need some help,

Alright so I like to fancy my self as a pretty decent /p/fag, just for reference I've got a D300, and a D60, and numerous lens's.

I'm a snowboarder, but I've never ventured to take an SLR on the mountain, I've always just preferred to take a crappy P&S, because of course the snow, and damp conditions, so with that I've been wondering, have you got any tips on shooting while in the snow/on a mountain, and any care tips, or equipment I could use to make sure my SLR isn't going to get fucked?

So I was thinking since of course my D300 is only a 6 FPS, and that is a huge improvement on the D60's 3 FPS, that I would only take my D60 on the hill until I got really comfortable with having an SLR in those conditions.

I would plan on taking the camera up with me on 2 days, and on those days not doing anything on the snowboard but getting me to each shot, but what else can I do? Are there water proof type covers I can use for either a D60 or D300? Any idea how read a shot to get the correct exposure every time? Do you think risking the D300 for the 6 FPS and extra quality and such is worth it?

So basically, what would you suggest doing in my situaition? Take the D300 up or not so I'll be able to get better action shots? Tips for shooting snow? Anything else I should know?
>> Anonymous
For the love of god, the time it took you to find that out you could have got ALL your answers from google....

Just get a rain cover for your slr when its out (incase you drop it or w/e),

keep your stuff all wrapped up in waterproof bags, inside a warterproof backpack,

keep your spare batteries on your inner layer of clothing to keep them warm.. you will find that after a bit the camrea will get sluggish, just swap it out for another one and place the cold one under your armpit or what ever (rotate between the two, till both are dead)

Just google for more info, but thats about it, just use common sence

(Honestfag.. dont want to type my tripcode into a public computer)
>> Macheath !8b4g0BkNZg
I think Vincent does a lot of skiing and mountain stuff, so he might be able to answer you.
>> rubber shoes in motion !FwDS1IFr..
just take your D300 and be extra careful.. avoid condensation by using bags.
>> OP
>>286450
>I think Vincent does a lot of skiing and mountain stuff, so he might be able to answer you.
Ok cool.

>>286459
But I'm not sure how the extra performance is worth the worry, when I could have my D60 and not have anything to worry about other then lens's.
>> rubber shoes in motion !FwDS1IFr..
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>>286698

the extra fps and zomg AF points may come in handy if you're going to be shooting sequences.. when shooting skate sequences, my xti doesn't leave me much wiggle room with its paltry fps count.
>> OP
>>286708
Oh wow, yeah I didn't really think about that.
>> Vincent !!8LCSE0Zp1mL
Take the D300, Along with one ultra wide, and one telephoto. Lighting isn't an issue on ski hills unless the weather is crap (in which case pictures will be crap aswell)

Water isn't an issue on the slopes unless its raining, even snow is not a problem, the D300 can take it for sure. However camera bags / padding is. Backpacks work well for saftey / transportation, but are a bit annoying to pull your camera out to shoot. DSLR's don't really have battery issues like P&S's do, so Just take a single spare battery but otherwise you should be fine.

Sequences I usually shoot at 4fps in the park, maybe up to 6fps for jumps (as your subject tends to travel faster)

Panning is exeptionally difficult for some reason, First its ridiculously bright so your max aperture tends to limit you. ND filters help of course. but also snowboarders heads tend to move around more than you would expect.

Overall overexpose the snow a bit, otherwise your shadows will be pitch black. But you can trust matrix metering to be about 90% accurate. (+0.7-1.3)

Normal rules for sports shooting apply, Shoot tight, but try to keep the feature visible. Head visible, and facing you for most shots. Work the scenery in, as its usually amazing!
>> OP
>>286766
Oh wow you've helped me quite a bit.

One last thing, take my board up on the days I'm shooting or not? Cause, I reckon it would be sick as to board down the hill backwards in front of a rider? Will lens's in a bag be able to withstand this? Also should I bother with a waterproof bag, or just rip it out of my backpack when I need it?

Cause atm, always have my backpack with a bladder full of OJ or Gatorade or something, with food and such for long treks, so if I were to swap my current bag for a SLR backpack that fastens around the lower chest/waist and just take a bottle to drink, I'd be fine? Can you suggest a bag like this?
>> Anonymous ­­­­­­­­­­­­
>>286778
I'd watch out...i remember on a trip going to vietnam whenever i got out of the air conditioned car the lens would fog up heaps...i was really scared because even the slightest bit of moisture will fuck up if in side the lens in these conditions.

i wouldnt risk the d300
>> Anonymous !nzFagDPRLs
>>286779

Thats when the temperature difference between the gear and the air is great. If you slowly acclimatise your gear then you shouldn't get any condensation problems. In saying that it doesn't seem to do any damage, I always get some when I go into a local greenhouse.
>> Vincent !!8LCSE0Zp1mL
>>286778
Take your snowboard for sure, otherwise you will be bored as hell, and will miss some of the best shots.

Moving while shooting is mostly for video, and won't work with sequence shots, so You can stay still. However if you want to go ahead.

And yes, Backpack would be fine, Don't bother with the waterproof bag, most actual photography backpacks are more than water resistant enough (some are waterproof) And they usually have a rainproof cover you can use if the weather gets bad.
>> OP
>>286785
I meant when I was boarding in front of the boarder, I'd be trying to get single still shots. Would this work?
>> Vincent !!8LCSE0Zp1mL
>>286853
Yes, but its easier just to find a spot on the run and tell him to show off or something when he gets within a certain distance of you.

Also less likely you will bail lol, Its easy to do on skis but on a snowboard you will tend to fall over more often.
>> Geoff !HHZjY4djcE
While shooting park, I find getting low and wide is helpful for good shots, try to show faces as much as possible, if you are thinking of doing stitching bring atleast a small tripod.
Unless you are on skis dont shoot while moving, or while strapped in for that matter, it really limits your ability to move around a feature. Also when shooting any feature be it a rail, cliff, jump, etc. it makes it easier if the people you are shooting hike and hit it over and over again, lets them be more cosistant, and it lets you try more angles, get used to the tricks they are doing, and allows for some degree of mistake, for example, the subject wont just huck something blind, they will know what they're going to do and you will have some ideas for angles (also lowers the chances of bails)
>> Geoff !HHZjY4djcE
>>286906
Oh and I've never had any problems with moisture, and I shoot on a REALLY "wet" mountain.