x2 what camera ?
Killer tree riding in Alpine WY today
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fourthmeal
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Nikon D700, these were with 24-70mm f/2.8 lens
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indy28
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Ahh! Very nice I have a D7000 on order and plan on trying to take it with me on our trip. Can you please give me some suggestions/pointers for carrying a DSLR like these in the back country safely, yet easily enough to get out for a quick shoot? Thanks a bunch!!
fourthmeal
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Take a look at something weather-resistant like the Lowepro Mini Trekker or any small Clik Elite backpack. The key is to keep the camera stable to the lens doesn't flex and screw up the mounting rings. And learn to shoot without removing your goggles or helmet--that's how you take quick shots and avoid getting too lazy to get the camera out for a picture.
fourthmeal
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The three sleds are very impressive. We're still working on optimal setups for each of them, so it's premature to start comparing. But the M8 seems to still be the top for power, the track might be the advantage. The Pro can hold technical lines best so far. The Summit handles completely different from last year.
Ryan,
How did that Timbersled and he Fox Shox work out for you in the tight trees with the additional boost and 3rd injector?
How did that Timbersled and he Fox Shox work out for you in the tight trees with the additional boost and 3rd injector?
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XXL
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When you speak of the Summit, is that completely different in a good or bad way??? Thanks.
fourthmeal
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fourthmeal
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Just different. It has such a light nose feel, but the weight transfer and approach angle need attention--that's what we're working on. It has a lot more chassis roll and is less prone to want to set the ski back down when you have it pulled up on its side, but it's a little unpredictable. Some more adjustments on the front arm will get that under control.
fourthmeal
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PM'd you
OK what do you do with a dslr to get nice pics in the snow? as far as basic settings white balance ect? any filters? if it matters I have a cannon rebel xt
Those pics are awsome!
Those pics are awsome!
fourthmeal
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I don't know what most guys use, but I just have a UV filter mainly to protect the glass and reduce glare. I usually shoot on the cloudy white balance preset, sometimes on sunny if it's a crisp blue sky. The cloudy white balance has a litte more warmth to it. I bump up the camera's contrast and color vivid settings a little. But getting the details to pop out in the snow and get a little separation comes from adding contrast, sharpening and using the shadows/highlights tools in photoshop.
