Paintball: Spyder Cup 2007 - Hollywood Sports Park

[DwightMcCann]

I spent this past weekend at the Hollywood Sports Park, California, shooting paintball with PaintballPhotography.com's Gary Baum and Chrono300. My preparation had been shooting at my local paintball field, The Shack in Lompoc, California, the week before for five hours. I have had some processing setbacks, probably because I am busy and am trying to rush this out, so it is a bit half-assed. I also want to post a series as an animation but I couldn't find the software in a timely fashion so I'll come back and edit it in in a day or so, sigh.

Anyway, the event images:

#1 Hollywood Sports Park
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/PaintBall/SpyderCup2007/fullsize/Spyder2007-015_fs.jpg

#2 The Team Captain's meeting on Friday night:
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/PaintBall/SpyderCup2007/fullsize/Spyder2007-035_fs.jpg

#3 The most striking team on the field ... I am waiting to hear from them to get pictures ... I don't even have their name but it may be "Project Mayhem"!
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/PaintBall/SpyderCup2007/fullsize/Spyder2007-1097_fs.jpg

#4 The infamous PaintballPhotography.com himself, Gary Baum, shooting with a fisheye and Zigview adapter about two feet from a player in action with paintballs whizzing by, totally fearless and willing to do anything to get the perfect picture!
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/PaintBall/SpyderCup2007/fullsize/Spyder2007-1184_fs.jpg

#5 This is what the fields looked like the night before play:
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/PaintBall/SpyderCup2007/fullsize/Spyder2007-011_fs.jpg

#6 In this shot, the guy on the right, who is overrunning the guy on the left, has just hit him on his left wrist. This image is the centerpiece of a multi-image animation that I will be putting together and posting here when I get it working that shows what happens when a single player is charged by two players at once and doesn't know what to do about it! The dead player was hit on wrist and upper arm but didn't want to die! I think the paint mist and cover parts spraying out on the right are from a bunker shot fired by the second rusher who is out of sight on the left.
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/PaintBall/SpyderCup2007/fullsize/Spyder2007-1415_fs.jpg

Here's the animation. The defender gets off two rounds and then sees someone coming up on the outside, shifts hands and looks that way, and the attacker runs up the inside and blasts him. He then fires, after he is tagged, and then the hit hurts and he brings it to his side.

http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/PaintBall/SpyderCup2007/SpyderSeries1.gif

All images were shot as jpegs and are 'out of camera' except for resizing and sharpening.

[PaintballPhotography.com]

Here was the view from my camera…you are right I must be crazy to do this sort of thing, but I am sure by know Dwight has figured out that I am a little obsessive compulsive about getting pictures
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6870/ql7p2555we8.jpg
I frequently do this at NPPL seven man and PSP X ball events where I really get clobbered…here is one from the PSP LA open that I took using my Zig Viewer. BTW the Zig Viewer was hit and destroyed just after this picture was taken
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9501/gl5t0623rf3.jpg
As a result it became a $250 picture that much to my surprise no one was interested in publishing….

I use Easy Gif Animator for my animations. Since I have an attention span of about 30 seconds and I usually do not read directions, it was very easy even for me to figure out; you can download it at http://www.blumentals.net/egifan/

[Rickiii]

#3 has my vote

Players look and capturing the eyes

[IBLinKYI]

Number 3 does look good, but I like the action and splatter of number 6. Looking good.

[DwightMcCann]

Here was the view from my camera…you are right I must be crazy to do this sort of thing, but I am sure by know Dwight has figured out that I am a little obsessive compulsive about getting pictures

I frequently do this at NPPL seven man and PSP X ball events where I really get clobbered…here is one from the PSP LA open that I took using my Zig Viewer. BTW the Zig Viewer was hit and destroyed just after this picture was taken

As a result it became a $250 picture that much to my surprise no one was interested in publishing….

I use Easy Gif Animator for my animations. Since I have an attention span of about 30 seconds and I usually do not read directions, it was very easy even for me to figure out; you can download it at http://www.blumentals.net/egifan/
Ah, the Master's work! I don't think I'm committed enough to this sport to take the abuse you do to get the best image! I don't mind the equipment losses but the body (my body, that is) damage is a touch more than I'm up for! :-)

#3 has my vote

Players look and capturing the eyes
Thank you. I was in a such a hurry last night that I didn't do a very good job ... I'll work on it and update some images over the next couple of days.

Number 3 does look good, but I like the action and splatter of number 6. Looking good.

Thanks ... I think when I get the animation put together that this rather marginal image will be more impressive in context.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

I'm like #3 its got a nice pop to it

[DwightMcCann]

I'm like #3 its got a nice pop to it

Thanks. Yes, I decided to put up mostly general shots of the grounds, etc., for some reason although I have a few other decent player shots. I like the ones with a paintball (going or coming) and their eyes. But I gotta' get that animation done before I do anything else! :-)

[Paintballerschoice]

I like #3, That was a nice shot. Its clear and I like how you can see his eyes. i will be posting some of mine in a bit on a new thread. Hey Gary, Those close ups were nice and also nutz. I was suprised you didnt get nailed. But you have to do what you got to do to get those nice shots. It was a pleasure guys.

[DwightMcCann]

I like #3, That was a nice shot. Its clear and I like how you can see his eyes. i will be posting some of mine in a bit on a new thread. Hey Gary, Those close ups were nice and also nutz. I was suprised you didnt get nailed. But you have to do what you got to do to get those nice shots. It was a pleasure guys.

Geez, Dude, thanks! And welcome to POTN. What makes you think Gary didn't get hit? I don't have any of him with paint on his body because they used marbles instead of paintballs but I have this:

http://dwightmccann.com/Images/PaintBall/SpyderCup2007/fullsize/Spyder2007-1478_fs.jpg

[Paintballerschoice]

Ya I know, I didnt see any paint on him. I think he's the Photographernator "Ill Be Back". HAHAHa, I did get a photographer with some paint on them. Here it is.....

http://paintballerschoice.com/photography/tiskysplat.jpg

Oh ya, My camera was the chosen one to get hit. Gary took a shot of it, can't wait to see it.

I made a thread and put some of my top pictures up. Check them out.

[alexwise]

Great shots! Gary your paintball shots is what gets me into the sport forum love looking at your action.

[DwightMcCann]

Ya I know, I didnt see any paint on him. I think he's the Photographernator "Ill Be Back". HAHAHa, I did get a photographer with some paint on them. Here it is.....

http://paintballerschoice.com/photography/tiskysplat.jpg

Oh ya, My camera was the chosen one to get hit. Gary took a shot of it, can't wait to see it.

I made a thread and put some of my top pictures up. Check them out.

Ooooh, yes, I remember him getting that! :-)

[Paintballerschoice]

That was a good hit on him. But I still can't forget the hit that you got... Talk about BULLZ-EYE. I have a shot of you but just crouching over begging for mercy and gasping for air. Let me know if you want to be exposed like that.

[DwightMcCann]

Ya I know, I didnt see any paint on him. I think he's the Photographernator "Ill Be Back". HAHAHa, I did get a photographer with some paint on them. Here it is.....

Oh ya, My camera was the chosen one to get hit. Gary took a shot of it, can't wait to see it.

I made a thread and put some of my top pictures up. Check them out.

That was a good hit on him. But I still can't forget the hit that you got... Talk about BULLZ-EYE. I have a shot of you but just crouching over begging for mercy and gasping for air. Let me know if you want to be exposed like that.

When you are as good looking as I am even a crotch-hugging whirlpool-of-pain shot looks stunning! :o:o:o

[DwightMcCann]

I have finally added the animation to initial post!

[drandtus]

Wow, guys. Great shots. Dwight, congratulations on your...uh, baptism by fire. :)

I absolutley LOVE the fisheye shots!

Anybody headed to Nebraska?

[DwightMcCann]

Wow, guys. Great shots. Dwight, congratulations on your...uh, baptism by fire. :)


Um, thanks, I guess. :rolleyes:

[303villain]

Nice job Dwight! I knew you'd have a good time. Different from what you're used to shooting eh?? haha.


Ill be in Nebraska!

[ironbelle]

I always enjoy the collage(sp) at the beginning of each event. I like the shot of the Capt's meeting and the shot of the red mohawk.

[DwightMcCann]

Nice job Dwight! I knew you'd have a good time. Different from what you're used to shooting eh?? haha.


Ill be in Nebraska!
Yes, most of the people I shoot aren't trying to kill each other (and me!) I am considering going to Mexico for a tournament but I don't think I'll be doing a lot of this.

I always enjoy the collage(sp) at the beginning of each event. I like the shot of the Capt's meeting and the shot of the red mohawk.
No collage for this ... no time ... but I thought more people would like those shots! Maybe they've already been done a lot.

[drandtus]

Um, thanks, I guess. :rolleyes:

Dwight, I really mean it! Anybody that steps on a field is at least somewhat brave and/or crazy. Step on the field with a camera or a marker, there is always an opportunity for a big welt! Glad you enjoyed youself :)

[OneEyedJack]

it was good meeting you Dwight! sorry i couldnt make it out to the trailor for that beer! Next time hopefully ill be camera in hand also..its sure alot more fun than reffing.

[DwightMcCann]

Dwight, I really mean it! Anybody that steps on a field is at least somewhat brave and/or crazy. Step on the field with a camera or a marker, there is always an opportunity for a big welt! Glad you enjoyed youself :)

I was kidding! Everyone was extremely hospitable to me.

it was good meeting you Dwight! sorry i couldnt make it out to the trailor for that beer! Next time hopefully ill be camera in hand also..its sure alot more fun than reffing.
Chris, great to meet you, too. Yes, too bad about that beer but being at the other end of the park made it a little awkward. Gary parked right outside the door but I didn't see any beer in his car! :-)

[DwightMcCann]

Some of you don't know what I "normally" do so here's a link to a POTN thread I just put up [Warning: Very cute performer!]: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=343949

[chrono300]

Now I just gotta write these stories and I will post a few up from the event....love shooting but writting is always slow for me.

[Bobster]

photoshop does gif animation ;)

some gr8 shots, and a nice story to go with it :D

[PaintballPhotography.com]

Well now that I got my writing done I have some time to post a few from the event.
We had a great time with Dwight and I think he will probably never come back and do this again….

http://paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/SpyderPotn1.jpg
http://paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/SpyderPotn2.jpg
http://paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/SpyderPotn3.jpg
http://paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/SpyderPotn4.jpg
http://paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/SpyderPotn5.jpg


I personally enjoyed the camaraderie and showing Dwight how we do things but personally I felt the event was sort of boring due to the fact it was only a three man event, all the fields were identical and there were no break outs.

[DwightMcCann]

Oh, c'mon Gary, you could hardly stand up, let alone remember anything, with that flu you were giving everyone! Anyway, if you can find a Mexican/South American event that works with my schedule I'll probably give it a go ... with an athletic cup, of course!

[PaintballPhotography.com]

Here are a couple more…
http://paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/SpyderPotn6.jpg
http://paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/SpyderPotn7.jpg

Yes the events in Mexico are really FUN and certainly more casual
http://paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/BajaPaintballBeer.gif

Here is the top team from Tijuana Mexico…the TJ All Stars
http://paintballphotography.com/Public/BajaPaintball/QL7P1187.jpg

But to really get a feel for the sport you should try to shoot a 7 man event or an X ball event
http://www.paintballphotography.com/Public/Photos/Tampa%20NPPL%20lens%20hit%20.4.gif

[Paintballerschoice]

Nice animations Gary. I like those shots with the Mohawks. I took a couple of shots myself i created another thread take a look at them and tell me what you think. I havent done any color correction, they were straight out of the camera.

[DwightMcCann]

Excellent ... the last animation is most photographers' fear!

[chrono300]

Gary that camera is incredible! Those shots make we want to beg and barrow to get one. Great stuff and wow you already wrote the story (mine is half done while digging on information on the past events). See in in Boston in a week (less Dwight...wish you could see how the game is really played!)

Dwight that shot of the captians meeting is just wow, I had no idea that room was even there.

I will post my stuff up after I get the Spyder people some shots and get my story/submittals to the magazine.

By the way I just got my issue of the latest PB2X in so I am going to post a few shots that missed the cut (from my best event to date) up here this weekend.

Michael

[pbpancho]

By the way I just got my issue of the latest PB2X in so I am going to post a few shots that missed the cut (from my best event to date) up here this weekend.

Michael

I can't wait to pick up my copy, my biggest fan (my mom) said I have quite a few in there from scenario stuff. Looks like I won't be in Boston :( Plane tickets are way too expensive.

[chrono300]

I can't wait to pick up my copy, my biggest fan (my mom) said I have quite a few in there from scenario stuff. Looks like I won't be in Boston :( Plane tickets are way too expensive.

mine was over $1000

I remember a couple from texas and they are really good. They cropped mine to death.....damn layout people!

[DiscoLizard]

Wow, fascinating to see this stuff! I hadn't really thought about how you got your shots - getting into the arena seems like madness, but the results are superb. Looking forward to seeing more events from you guys.

[DwightMcCann]

Gary's lunacy wouldn't be so bad but it is infectious ... like his flu! I am already thinking about what sort of additional protection I might acquire for this Mexico trip (which will probably fall through due to conflicts with the casino, sigh, but we'll see.)

[DiscoLizard]

Gary's lunacy wouldn't be so bad but it is infectious ... like his flu! I am already thinking about what sort of additional protection I might acquire for this Mexico trip (which will probably fall through due to conflicts with the casino, sigh, but we'll see.)

I'd suggest an old-school pressurised diving suit, complete with bell helmet :D

[pbpancho]

mine was over $1000

I remember a couple from texas and they are really good. They cropped mine to death.....damn layout people!

I agree, the crops in the NCPA story were a little off. The story was nice though, good work. The back cover and that big photo series of the guys jumping from the plane were all mine, and a few randoms. I thought their choice of photos was interesting for all that too. I took around 200 during a photoshoot the first day down at D-Day, they are all from that.

[TISK]

hey dwight you get some really good shots i'll try and post some up tomorrow from the tournament

[DwightMcCann]

TISK, welcome to POTN. You, Chrono300 and pbpancho should go to the UserCP area and put at least your location in the profile ... the UserCP link is near the top left of most pages. If you offer a service (like shooting PB for money or if you own a store) you should put a little notice or link in your signature.

TISK you are welcome to tag your images onto this thread or start a new one.

[pbpancho]

TISK, welcome to POTN. You, Chrono300 and pbpancho should go to the UserCP area and put at least your location in the profile ... the UserCP link is near the top left of most pages. If you offer a service (like shooting PB for money or if you own a store) you should put a little notice or link in your signature.

TISK you are welcome to tag your images onto this thread or start a new one.

Nice job shooting PB for the first time, too bad about the "injury" though. I know how that feels. The animation is pretty neat too, you guys with your fast cameras :P

[DwightMcCann]

Nice job shooting PB for the first time, too bad about the "injury" though. I know how that feels. The animation is pretty neat too, you guys with your fast cameras :P

Thank you. But please remember that the trade-off of affording fast cameras is being old. :confused:

[PaintballPhotography.com]

Thank you. But please remember that the trade-off of affording fast cameras is being old. :confused:

Here is one of the “old guy” with the fast camera.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3782/spydercup607hsp273ev9.jpg
:rolleyes:

[DwightMcCann]

Here is one of the “old guy” with the fast camera.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3782/spydercup607hsp273ev9.jpg
:rolleyes:
Damn, I'm good looking! :lol::lol::lol:

Gary, do you know the dates for Mexico yet? Can I meet you and ride down if it works with my schedule? If it's in September I'll even try to pick up a 1DMIII before we go. :cool:

[PaintballPhotography.com]

Damn, I'm good looking! :lol::lol::lol:

Gary, do you know the dates for Mexico yet? Can I meet you and ride down if it works with my schedule? If it's in September I'll even try to pick up a 1DMIII before we go. :cool:

I am not sure of the dates yet, probably sometime in October….Many of the Mexican players will be in Boston and I will try to get a firm date.
..You are only going to get one Mark III? ;)

[DwightMcCann]

I am not sure of the dates yet, probably sometime in October….Many of the Mexican players will be in Boston and I will try to get a firm date.
..You are only going to get one Mark III? ;)
Good! If it is October and I can make it I will likely get two MIIIs ... if the focusing issues are resolved ... there is still a lot of discussion suggesting that there are issues even if you are not having any. Also, if they come out with a 1DsMIII I may be compelled to get one of each. :lol:

[PaintballPhotography.com]

Good! If it is October and I can make it I will likely get two MIIIs ... if the focusing issues are resolved ... there is still a lot of discussion suggesting that there are issues even if you are not having any. Also, if they come out with a 1DsMIII I may be compelled to get one of each. :lol:

Wow you have the Canon addiction worst then me..:p :p …I am still trying to recover from borrowing your EF300 2.8….I keep repeating to myself “I do not need that lens, I do not need that lens” over and over but it does not seem to help…

[DwightMcCann]

Wow you have the Canon addiction worst then me..:p :p …I am still trying to recover from borrowing your EF300 2.8….I keep repeating to myself “I do not need that lens, I do not need that lens” over and over but it does not seem to help…


The reason that mantra is so useless is because it is incompatible with the flow of the Universe, your own Chi and a bunch of little quanta ... that is, it is not true and you MUST have that lens! I don't know why you pretend to fight against what is clearly a dictate of God! Two MIIIs and a 300mm f/2.8L IS! Do you need a stone tablet?

[chrono300]

lol I went ot school for the wrong thing...

I am going to try and post some shots up tonight, found myself with a ton of great shots on my hands after deciding to stop shooting for PB2X.

[DwightMcCann]

lol I went ot school for the wrong thing...

I have a degree in psychology ... that and $3.75 will get you a cup of coffee! I want to be Gary's other partner but I don't have enough years left! :rolleyes: Holler here when you put up pictures.

[MDJAK]

What a fun thread contributed to by the top talent in this forum and elsewhere. Great work, men.

Dwight, be careful out there.

BTW, would I be foolish to think the players may be trying to hit you guys?

mark

[MDJAK]

Oh, and what is a sig viewer? Is it like my live view?

me

[DwightMcCann]

What a fun thread contributed to by the top talent in this forum and elsewhere. Great work, men.

Dwight, be careful out there.

BTW, would I be foolish to think the players may be trying to hit you guys?

mark

It never appeared that the players were intentionally shooting at any of the photographers ... most of the players are desperate to get their mugs in a magazine and shooting the togs isn't the way to do it!

Oh, and what is a sig viewer? Is it like my live view?

me
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/440312-REG/Zigview_SCV100R_Zigview_R_Digital_Angle_Finder.htm l

[PaintballPhotography.com]

The reason that mantra is so useless is because it is incompatible with the flow of the Universe, your own Chi and a bunch of little quanta ... that is, it is not true and you MUST have that lens! I don't know why you pretend to fight against what is clearly a dictate of God! Two MIIIs and a 300mm f/2.8L IS! Do you need a stone tablet?

What really worries me is we are going to spend a few days in New York before going to Boston for the NPPL. Unfortunately I think our hotel is within walking distance to BH Photo…..I feel like a moth drawn to a flame:confused: ….manifest destiny:p ….like be sucked in to a black hole:confused: …Fortunately my wife will be with me to keep me under control.:cry:

Someone help me before I buy again!:rolleyes:

found myself with a ton of great shots on my hands after deciding to stop shooting for PB2X.

Why did you shooting for PB2X? Just curious…

[DwightMcCann]

What really worries me is we are going to spend a few days in New York before going to Boston for the NPPL. Unfortunately I think our hotel is within walking distance to BH Photo…..I feel like a moth drawn to a flame:confused: ….manifest destiny:p ….like be sucked in to a black hole:confused: …Fortunately my wife will be with me to keep me under control.:cry:

I will call your wife this weekend and assure her that it is OK for you to pick up another 1DMIII and a 300mm f/2.8L IS ... and maybe a Sigma 8mm f/3.5! Then she can go to Saks 5th and spend a few sheckles on jewelry and/or clothes ... and if your daughter is going she should get an allotment, too!

Actually, I have decided it is just your Jewish whining/guilt warding off behavior for show and you have every intention of buying this stuff ASAP and just like to make a production out of it. I have no sympathy for this approach ... just buy this crap and get over it. In fact, to celebrate I have added a Zigview to my B&H wishlist!

BTW, I just brought home another Pelican 1660 to put lighting equipment in. When are you coming up here for dinner and discussion? I think I'll get you into studio lighting, too!

[pbpancho]

Why did you shooting for PB2X? Just curious…

I was wondering this too. Feel free to PM if neccesary.

[chrono300]

Why did you stop shooting for PB2X? Just curious…

got my my check for two months(one was when I got the cover) ....not enough to cover a one way ticket to an event. no worry I can just about pick what magazine I want to shoot for.

[TISK]

hey Dwight finally got on this site i love #2 i posted up my pictures from that day too check them out

[xero_blue]

great pictures dwight, im the guy in the blue/green jersey in your animation :)

[DwightMcCann]

great pictures dwight, im the guy in the blue/green jersey in your animation :)

Welcome to POTN! You nailed the defender and then he shot at you ... guess that hand really stung, eh? I know when I was hit in the unmentionable area it certainly did! Are you a photographer, too?

[xero_blue]

no but i am very interested, i dont own a camera and i admire photograpahers and i really wanna get started, i have some cash and i wanted to ask for advice on purchasing a camera. what should i look for in buying a camera?

[DwightMcCann]

Well, if you have a LOT of cash then get what Gary has: 1D Mark III with 75-300mm lens, and second body with 15mm fisheye. The first body will run around $4500. I don't know what the rest cost but you can find out by going to B&H Photo Video in NYC's website ... a highly recommended vendor! If you have less cash then perhaps we need some specifics as well as a sense of your financial independence ... if you are a teenager supported by parents or Medical Doctor with a thriving practice makes some difference on what I/we might recommend.

[RyanCrane]

Any pics of "Code Blue" by any chance?

Just a local team here that im good friends with.

[DwightMcCann]

Any pics of "Code Blue" by any chance?

Just a local team here that im good friends with.
Ryan, how do you tell one team from another? The outfits mostly look the same.

[RyanCrane]

Haha

You really cant. I dont expect you to really.

But they are wearing Blue Jerseys and Pants that are "Redz" the brand.

Just interested if you had any.. if not its not big deal.

[3Honu]

Dwight, I am glad you had such a good time. You've got some good shots there.

Gary, as usual...you are the man. :D I'd love to shoot with you but I can't afford to replace the gear. Some day maybe.

[TristanCardew]

Here is one of the “old guy” with the fast camera.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3782/spydercup607hsp273ev9.jpg
:rolleyes:

I'm very interested, looking at a shot like this, how you actually protect the front of the lens from being smashed by a rogue paintball? I see the camera covered fairly reasonably, but what about the glass?

[3Honu]

The glass is as the mercy of the 200 MPH paintballs.:shock:

[DwightMcCann]

Tristan, OC's correct, of course! The body is a 1DMII that I paid $4000 for. The lens is a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS that I paid $1700 for. The Kata raingear was $180. The hat was a gift. The mask (used) was a gift from Gary. The orange shirt was bought by my wife because she knew it was the "safe" color. As I am sure Gary would agree, "This is all just 'stuff' and pales in significance against the joy of being integrated into the action." While I would not say paintball photography is a rich man's sport it certainly helps to know that you can afford to repair/replace damaged equipment. I expect that I was the only one close by with equipment in the same category as Gary ... but mine is the result of concert photography and bits and pieces of other client work.

[taygull]

Instead of worrying about damage to your equipment just get insurance. Since I now shoot for multiple magazines including a fishing magazine where boating is involved I've got insurance that will cover "ANY" loss, my fault or not.

[TristanCardew]

Instead of worrying about damage to your equipment just get insurance. Since I now shoot for multiple magazines including a fishing magazine where boating is involved I've got insurance that will cover "ANY" loss, my fault or not.

That sounds like damn good cover. I'll definitly have a look into it.

I'm sure it is expensive to replace gear, but sounds and looks like a heap of fun. I'd love to get into paintball a little more, if only Sydney had more paintball outlets.

Keep up the good photos! Very inspirational!

[3Honu]

Tristan there is an Australian paintball forum Here (http://www.paintmagazine.com/phpBB2/). Good bunch of guys. I am sure they could help you out some.

[Claire B]

Dwight,

What is the camera protection you have used when taking photos at paintball? & is there a link?


Thanks,

Claire

[Scott6]

Here was the view from my camera…you are right I must be crazy to do this sort of thing, but I am sure by know Dwight has figured out that I am a little obsessive compulsive about getting pictures
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6870/ql7p2555we8.jpg


new meaning to "Barrel distortion" hahah

Great shot.. and yes your crazy

[DwightMcCann]

Kata ... just do a search and you'll find tons of stuff by them. I think there are threads on POTN about raingear, too.

Dwight,

What is the camera protection you have used when taking photos at paintball? & is there a link?


Thanks,

Claire