The Definitive List Of Cameras Perfect For Aerial Photography - Summer 2005

Hi all,

This thread is a re-started version of this one:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387881

This is the format we'd like to use. Copy and paste the following into your post and add a [ before each b, then enter in your details. If people think of any more camera specifications that'd be useful to put in this thread, I'll edit this list.

SPECIFICATIONS
b]Camera:[/b]
b]MP:[/b]
b]Weight:[/b]
b]Dimensions:[/b]
b]Lens (35mm eq.):[/b]
b]Card type:[/b]
b]Battery type:[/b]
b]Live video out w/o base/dock:[/b]
b]Movie mode:[/b]
b]Image stabilization:[/b]
b]Shutter activation:[/b]
b]IR port:[/b]

GENERAL INFORMATION
b]Cost:[/b]
b]Bought from:[/b]
b]Manufacturer's website:[/b]
b]Related threads:[/b]
b]Reviews:[/b]
b]Sample photos:[/b]


As camera technology is changing so quickly (cameras are almost being superseeded as soon as they come out!), a new thread will be started for each season - this one is for Summer 2005, as the thread title suggests.

SPECIFICATIONS
Camera: Casio Exilim Z750
MP: 7.1
Weight: 160g
Dimensions: 89 W x 58.5 H x 22.4 D mm
Lens (35mm eq.): 38.0~114.0mm
Card type: SD
Battery type: Rechargeable (and removable) Lithium-Ion
Live video out w/o base/dock: Yes. Via an optional cable (EMC-2A).
Movie mode: Yes. 640x480px 30fps
Image stabilization: No.
Shutter activation: Servo.
IR port: No.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Cost: £321 including 512MB SanDisk Ultra II SD card and carrying case
Bought from: www.cameras2u.com
Manufacturer's website: http://www.exilim.co.uk/exilimzoom/exz750/
Related threads: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367737
Reviews: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_...s/ex-z750.html
Sample photos: www.pbase.com/hogster (not aerial photos but samples nonetheless! )

Sample aerial for each camera would be good as well.

Edited as requested!

Also the method triggering the shutter would be helpful.

Brian, an EAJ

Good idea - edited.

Camera:Blip Camera (modified Pencam)
MP: 2.0 (1600x1200)
Weight: 65g
Dimensions:(w)98mm X (h)41mm X d(28mm)
Lens (35mm eq.):8.7mm
Card type:SD or MMC
Battery type:Not required - powered by receiver
Live video out w/o base/dock:No
Movie mode:Yes - 10fps @ 320x240
Image stabilization:No
Shutter activation:Electronic via custom modification.
IR port:No

GENERAL INFORMATION
Cost:$US99
Bought from: http://www.blip.com.au
Manufacturer's website: http://www.blip.com.au
Related threads:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335753
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351082
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351082
Reviews:
Sample photos:http://www.blip.com.au/gallery

Camera: Nikon 5900
MP: 5.1
Weight:app. 6 oz
Dimensions:Approx. 3.5 x 2.4 x 1.4 in. (88 x 60 x 36.5mm)
Lens (35mm eq.):???
Card type: SD
Battery type: Li-ion rechargeable
Live video out w/o base/dock:yes
Movie mode:TV movie (640x480) at 15fps or 30fps, Small size (320x240) at 30fps, Smaller size (160x120) at 30fps
Image stabilization: no
Shutter activation: servo
IR port: no

GENERAL INFORMATION
Cost: $210-300
Bought from: Ritz camera
Manufacturer's website: www.nikonusa.com
Related threads:
Reviews:http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_...nikon5900.html
Sample photos: