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Post by turboNZ on Sept 14, 2006 15:04:10 GMT 12
Well I have a small Samsung digital camera worh about $400. It does me fine and I've taken some good shots with it. I'd love to get into the realms of Alex and Colin with photography, but you can't do everything in life !! Some of my shots I quite like...
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Post by corsair67 on Sept 15, 2006 15:50:06 GMT 12
Turbo, my opinion is that so long as you are getting some enjoyment from the camera, that's all that matters.
Great shot, by the way.
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Post by turboNZ on Sept 15, 2006 16:16:35 GMT 12
Cheers, I purposely put a Corsair pic in there for you !!
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 16, 2006 9:48:57 GMT 12
So maybe Corsairs are now out of favour for Uncle Helen?
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Post by turboNZ on Sept 16, 2006 10:23:19 GMT 12
So maybe Corsairs are now out of favour for Uncle Helen? Helen67 does have quite a nice ring to it......
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 16, 2006 10:34:46 GMT 12
So long as it doesnt change to Helen 69!
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Post by corsair67 on Sept 17, 2006 17:02:10 GMT 12
You guys are sick puppies! ;D
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Post by Ned-Air2Air on Oct 22, 2006 12:20:48 GMT 12
Thought I would add my two cents worth to this thread. Although I am a kiwi and based here in NZ I dont spend much time shooting here, most of it is away overseas.
2 x Canon EOS 1DS MKIIs 1 x Canon 300m 2.8L Lens 1 x Canon 28-70 2.8L Lens 1 x Canon 70-200 2.8L IS Lens 1 Canon 15m 2.8 Fisheye Lens 1 x Canon 16-35 2.8L Lens
Plus flashes etc etc.
Cheers
Neville
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ryan
Leading Aircraftman
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Post by ryan on Oct 26, 2006 21:48:35 GMT 12
Hi all,
just came across this forum of yours and am enjoying it heaps.
My gear consists of
Canon 1DSmkII 1DmkII 20D 500mm f4 400mm f2.8 100-400 70-200 f2.8 28-70 f2.8 17-40 f4
aswell as other various items.
Cheers
Ryan
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Post by planeimages on Oct 27, 2006 8:38:56 GMT 12
Hi Ryan,
Great to see that you have found this forum. I look forward to seeing your images. They wll blow us away. Your kit list is impressive and so are your photographs. PF
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Post by hairy on Oct 27, 2006 10:53:24 GMT 12
Wow, there is some serious kit behind the photos on this forum. Myself, I have a Sony DSC-H1 point and shoot which just keeps on suprising me with its versatility in marginal conditions and the 12x optical zoom is handy. -the lens also just the right size(without the shade) to fit through the standard NZ airport fence. ;D
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Post by beagle on Nov 28, 2006 19:58:50 GMT 12
Being a bit of a novice, i have an HP 945 which i won when I bought my computer 2 years ago. Being a digital camera , can i screw a telephoto/zoom lens onto it It is 5.3 megapixel with 8 optical zoom and total of 56 x zoom. It does take some nice pictures but would love to get closer, then again i should get out and take some more.
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Post by Bruce on Nov 28, 2006 20:48:21 GMT 12
Where I work at the University we have just taken delivery of a fleet of Canon EOS-400Ds. Not a bad little SLR I must say, although not in the same class as some of gear the serious photogs have got. I cant wait until I have got them commissioned so i can go out and give one a decent aircraft photo test!
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Post by Marcus on Jan 13, 2007 18:24:15 GMT 12
Hi all
I am new to the list but am enjoying reading up on past postings! I got an EOS 400 for Xmas. First digital SLR that I have bought. Still learning the in’s and out’s of the camera. Have read and re-read the manual and still don’t know all there is to know but I am more then happy with the quality of the photos I have taken thus far. I find that the zoom ring on the 75 – 300 lens has a tendency to “stick” somewhat, but I guess that it will smooth out as I use it more.
I am a happy snapper (not pro's like some of you guys here) but will shortly have the opportunity to take air to air photos of a friend’s homebuilt/kitplane he is building. Will do this with the Canon and its 75 – 300 lens. I have never taken air to air photographs. I will be taking photographs from both the inside of his kitplane, mostly video and then photos from a “chase” plane. As a newbie to this form of photography I would appreciate any help or suggestions that can be of assistance to me! I might mention that I am not doing this for any financial gain whatdoever… but purely for a friend and most importantly the excitement and adventure of it…
Thanx in advance…
Marcus
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 13, 2007 18:35:09 GMT 12
Welcome to the forum Marcus.
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Post by planeimages on Jan 13, 2007 21:51:31 GMT 12
Hi, Make sure everyone is properly licenced and endorsed for formation flight and knows what he/she is doing and the type of shot your plan to get. Flying orbits changes the light. Try to shoot in the first and last hours of daylight but don't let other light stop you. I shot all day recently and and was well-pleased with the results. Nine aircraft in 12 hours over three days and took 1200 images, very few of which suffered from unintentional motion blur. Make sure distances are safe and that you have reliable communications with your pilots. You talk to your pilot, he talks with the others. If you fly with the door off the camera aircraft wear a proper harness and a safety belt. Wear warm clothing and a cloth or leather helmet. Consider goggles if you are in the airstream. Keep the camera out of moving air. Suggest you read Paul Bowen's and Mike Fizer sites. From a composition point of view: angle the camera so that wings and fuselages (where appropriate) across the frame from lower left to top right. Mind the horizon unless an angled horizon adds to the dynamics of the image. Consider the background if possible. Over water looks nice, coastlines can look good. Don't be afraid to shoot into the sun but don't blind yourself. With a 75-300 you have plenty of reach. I used a 24-105mm image-stabliised lens recently with small to medium sized G/A aircraft and this was fine. Suggest you do not complicate things with a circular polariser. To avoid stopped props you will need to shoot at about 1/250th sec. However small engine props may spin faster. If this is so tell the pilots to keep up the RPM. At 3,000 RPM you could probably get away with 1/500th sec. I have shot down to 1/60th sec for full-circle prop blur... but then I have a thing about full circles! Several of my air-to-air sortie images are displayed on this site and I have my own gallery on: www.planeimages.smugmug.com look in the Tyabb air-to-air gallery. Good hunting and post your efforts here. I look forward to seeing the results. Peter
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 13, 2007 22:26:18 GMT 12
Peter, that is some great advice mate. I guess a lot of it will also apply to filiming air to air too.
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Post by planeimages on Jan 14, 2007 6:42:20 GMT 12
Glad to help. The members of this forum are always keen to assist and I gained much from some previous discussions. If I was into video I would do the same as I suggested.
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Post by Marcus on Jan 14, 2007 9:29:57 GMT 12
Hi Peter
Thank you very much for the advice. Must say I am like a child on Xmas eve... ;D I have always had a love and passion for for aircraft so looking forward to it!
Marcus
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Post by planeimages on Jan 15, 2007 13:16:15 GMT 12
Hi Marc,
Glad to help. Sit back, savour the sensations and hold the camera steady!
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