Hey everyone,
I'm interested in taking some aerial photos, and wondering what camera do you use? Pros and Cons? Please share what you have done with the camera. (Show and Tell time!)
Any details would be great!
-W
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The main thing to make sure of is that the camera has a CCD sensor, not a CMOS one. Most consumer cameras do these days, but some don't, double check before you buy. CMOS sensors are subject to wavy images due to vibrations, this is much more noticeable in video, but still occurs in still images.
The Canon A2200 has been suggested. It is cheap and has a CCD sensor.
The easiest way to go is with a Canon Powershot so you can use CHDK. A2200 is a good very cheap camera that works well enough. The SX230 HS has GPS built in so you can get georeferenced results if you're interested in that. Check out some pictures I took with both at the address below:
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/mapping-with-e382-and-dronemapp...
I'm building my first aerial plataform, an Zagi 150mm.
Specs:
- Turnyg 9x V2 + FrSky
- Tx / Rx 1.2Ghz 500mW
- Lipo nanotech 2200 3S 25C
- Turnigy 2210 250W / Proper 9x6e
- ESC 50A
- Sony CCD 1/3" HAD2 550 tlv
I think about a Nikon S3100 to do first test, first flights.
Good luck both!
What are you trying to do?