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Post by fwx on May 4, 2011 20:45:07 GMT 12
I agree with Errol, that on a budget you shouldn't worry about fps - for what it's worth I never use them. Also wouldn't go Sony, in my experience.
If you can afford the D3100, as Errol says, you can then look around for a good deal on a longer lens, or zoom, preferably something that gets you out to 300mm+
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Post by fwx on May 4, 2011 14:02:25 GMT 12
The non-VR 70-300 was still being sold about 6 months ago but I see its not on the Camera & Camera site any longer, so maybe you're right, and it's disappeared. Likewise I found the AF had a problem with moving objects (ie., most of the things I want to photograph!). I don't think its AF works with the newer AF-S mechanism though??
Sold mine a few months back on TradeMe, after it having sat in the cupboard for a couple of years. Sorry beagle, you would have been welcome to it!
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Post by fwx on May 4, 2011 12:35:38 GMT 12
Hi Errol, I agree, having had both VR and non-VR versions of the 70-300mm, however the VR is around NZ $1k new, and I would hazard a guess that the non-VR ($200 new?) would still knock your eyeballs out if you were used to an HP point-and-shoot!! ;D
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Post by fwx on May 4, 2011 11:09:55 GMT 12
Well worth getting a basic Nikon DSLR such as the D3100 I reckon, so you can bolt on one those beautiful Nikkor lenses.
Even their "cheap", "plastic" zooms (eg., 70-300mm, perfect for 'planes) are bloody good performance-wise, or you can go second-hand Nikon and find all sorts of bargains (probably without autofocus though).
PS. We also used to have an HP digital camera of about the same age (free with scanner from memory!), also got dropped and bent the lens!
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Post by fwx on May 3, 2011 21:20:09 GMT 12
Hi Beags, this guy is a good place to start: www.kenrockwell.comHe is a bit excitable, and prices are in $US, but I think his recommended cameras section is pretty good, and you can find most of the models that he recommends in the stores here. Cheers, Chris
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Post by fwx on May 1, 2011 16:59:17 GMT 12
Gavin, that Mustang shot is just beautiful, thank you!
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Post by fwx on Apr 27, 2011 17:03:54 GMT 12
Wow, Corsair shots 1 and 3 are seriously spectacular, like we're almost in the cockpit ... great shooting!
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Post by fwx on Apr 25, 2011 17:42:21 GMT 12
Andy, your blog links aren't working. Should be very happy with those shots though, especially like the Mustang with rainbow .. Thanks, Chris
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Post by fwx on Apr 23, 2011 14:37:30 GMT 12
Beautiful photos nzav8a, absolutely immaculate. The standard of photography here is setting a whole new benchmark ... or maybe its that Marlborough air!! Thanks very much, loving them.
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Post by fwx on Apr 21, 2011 21:47:44 GMT 12
A fantastic start to this thread/gallery, great shots johnnyfalcon, and on behalf of us green-with-envy stay-at-homes, thanks very much.
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Post by fwx on Apr 21, 2011 16:51:48 GMT 12
Snag hits test flight Wheel fails to appear for landing DEREK FLYNN/Marlborough Express DANGER AVERTED: The Focke Wulf Fw190 lands safely at Omaka airfield yesterday after a malfunction with the landing gear during its first flight. Organisers hope the plane will be ready for displays during the Classic Fighter airshow starting tomorrow. The Focke Wulf Fw190 due to fly in the Classic Fighters Airshow at Omaka this weekend had a problem with its undercarriage on its first flight yesterday. Experienced Auckland pilot Frank Parker took the plane up for its first flight since it was reassembled by the Jem Aviation team at Omaka Airfield, on the outskirts of Blenheim. After a 40-minute test flight, Mr Parker found one of the wheels would not come down for landing. Jay McIntyre, of Jem Aviation, said Mr Parker was able to recycle the circuit breaker and get the wheel to come down after circling the airfield for about 15 minutes. The plane landed safely and Mr McIntyre said engineers were looking into the problem and were hoping to fix it by tomorrow, when the plane is due for another test flight. www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/4914966/Snag-hits-test-flight/
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Post by fwx on Apr 19, 2011 19:33:03 GMT 12
The shorter fuselage on the "C" is quite noticeable when you are used to looking at the "N" .... thanks again for the pics guys!
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Post by fwx on Apr 17, 2011 17:53:32 GMT 12
Great news, just a shame the test flight didn't bring it over Devonport ... never mind, looking forward to the pictures ...!
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Post by fwx on Apr 17, 2011 15:21:34 GMT 12
Really appreciate your daily updates, photos and videos Gavin, and Colin, even tho I won't be there, at least get a taste of the excitement and anticipation! That is a beautiful-looking Tomahawk. Cheers, Chris
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Post by fwx on Apr 8, 2011 17:05:03 GMT 12
I too would like to see some agitation to secure a flyer with the Historic Flight - I'm guessing there is some offset to the cost via the training opportunities offered by maintaining and flying them??
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Post by fwx on Apr 2, 2011 21:56:03 GMT 12
Wow, thanks Zac, starting to look like a serious piece of equipment ...
Cheers, Chris
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Post by fwx on Apr 2, 2011 17:33:45 GMT 12
So you guys that were at Avspecs last Sunday, where are the photos of the Mosquito?! Or have you been sworn to secrecy???
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Post by fwx on Mar 30, 2011 20:47:47 GMT 12
"This would seem to be the only Vampire that spent post-RNZAF time at/near Rukuhia. I saw it at Asplins 16Dec1967:"
That would be it - still has the "KEEP OFF" on the side!
And "B. Billings" was there helping to show us around I believe?
Bill being one of Don's partners in crime I gather, he was very knowledgeable and helpful about the various airframes.
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Post by fwx on Mar 28, 2011 19:50:16 GMT 12
Oh, go on then ...
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Post by fwx on Mar 28, 2011 19:30:39 GMT 12
From Don's telling of the story of how he came to have a Wasp in his shed, complete with torpedoes, it might not be such a good idea to have all the details written down in one place! ;D
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