Camera for Worlds

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Question: I'm attending worlds this year and am interested in whether a digital camera would be a good option instead of a regular 35mm. Are the pictures better and do they come out clearer with a digital?
Your answers will help me to decide if I should invest in a digital camera or not. Thanks in advance

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[itsgr82sk8]

All I can say is I have aSony digital 707 and I LOVE it! It has a good zoom and my pics are really clear . The new version is out 717 check the site dp reviews and click on sony talk, read what the folks there have to say . Good luck, I went through this a year ago and it was a tough decision, I guess you will have to look at the type of printer you have versus, film developement cost etc.;)

[Debbie S]

Just be sure digital cameras are still allowed. I know they were last year at Nats, but you should check the USFSA website to make sure the rules haven't changed, since I know they announced some new rules for this season.

[Meredith]

I've been trying to figure out what the camera policy is for Worlds (and too afraid to ask). Is this USFSA's call, or ISU's?

[Alexeiskate]

Just a curious question for the people that like to take pictures during a performance. Do you find that it's hard for you to appreciate and enjoy the performance as a whole since you're so worry about getting the "perfect" shot ?

[adrianchew]

I can *either*...

A) take pictures
B) enjoy the skating

I can enjoy the skating and take notes though sometimes I miss something while writing notes. But A + B I can't do.

[Meredith]

Originally posted by Alexeiskate
Just a curious question for the people that like to take pictures during a performance. Do you find that it's hard for you to appreciate and enjoy the performance as a whole since you're so worry about getting the "perfect" shot ?
Answer:

I can do both -- in competition lighting. :D

My camera autofocuses with precious little interference (or thought) from me and I enjoy the skaters through the viewfinder. That said, I don't use the camera for the entire program, only to capture highlight moves, and after watching practices I usually know where in the program they will occur and what I will want to shoot.

Unlike Adrian, I can't take notes during a performance. That involves looking down (for me at least; I've tried taking notes without looking and couldn't read them!) and I'm always afraid I'll miss something.


ps: The only time I try to get that perfect shot is during practices. Haven't gotten it yet but I'm still looking for it. :lol: