Aviation photography
Oct 25, 2017 11:26:45 #
Get a TSR for the C-172 for flight with the right hand door removed. Then have two people, pilot and photographer (right seat). With the door removed, the right seat can concentrate on getting good pictures.
Oct 25, 2017 11:38:37 #
nimbushopper wrote:
I shot out the open window of my C-182 for many ye... (show quote)
...hahaha...you guys and your fixed-wings. ;0) Most of my flying around was in, I guess you could call it a high traffic area; Vietnam. We took plenty of shots out the doors (of course, there were no real "doors" on my aircraft) in fact, I could fly with my left knee on the collective and hold the cyclic in my left and do just fine (this from a person who knows a hard tree from a soft tree...intimately) but maybe the most fun was when, flying back to the barn, we'd have 4 OH-6A aircraft all flying in close formation, trimmed to perfection, with 16 hands out the doors. Yes, young and dumb. OK, I know, I know...but the point is once you're off the ground and stable, it's just a matter of clearing yourself and then take a shot...then scan instruments and clear again!
Oct 25, 2017 11:52:49 #
We just had slide down windows on our doors but we were never stable, always at least a 1:1. But like you said, once trimmed up and with frictions on, you could take a lot of pics...always wanted to 'Play' in the Loach in the weeds over there, never did
Oct 25, 2017 11:54:14 #
All good advice. Just watch out for cumulus granite and the infamous moose death spiral. Both of those kill in Alaska when you combine airplanes and a target on the ground. I would love to fly a Quicksilver or similar ultralight for some air shots. Happy Shooting
Oct 25, 2017 12:12:30 #
Blaster34 wrote:
We just had slide down windows on our doors but we were never stable, always at least a 1:1. But like you said, once trimmed up and with frictions on, you could take a lot of pics...always wanted to 'Play' in the Loach in the weeds over there, never did
...right on, brother! Got enough Huey time in...did a few insertions riding 'Pete and hated it, hahaha, WAY too risky. Gimme a Loach mission any day... ;0)
Oct 25, 2017 12:27:24 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
Hi guys- need some advice. Besides my grandkids, ... (show quote)
On that one, not having any idea I will wait to see what folk tell you and I will learn along with you.
Good luck
Oct 25, 2017 12:37:10 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
I have used my Fuji X-Pro 1 very successfully, sitting as a ' passenger' in the co pilot's seat, with the 18-55 lens set to F5.6; even when shooting through the front windshield i get good pictures. Sometimes I shoot through the side screens, but really these need to be polished to perfection !
Other than that, I try and get the side/door window removed, windy, but worthwhile.
Other than that, I try and get the side/door window removed, windy, but worthwhile.
Oct 25, 2017 12:53:25 #
Oct 25, 2017 13:00:41 #
chasgroh wrote:
...hahaha...you guys and your fixed-wings. ;0) M... (show quote)
Yeah, but everyone knows that helicoptors really cant fly! Thank you brother for your service.
Oct 25, 2017 13:12:40 #
Two options; they either beat the air into submission or the earth rejects them....I prefer #2 😂😂 Thanks for your service
Oct 25, 2017 13:21:35 #
The pics in this link were taken, hand held, thru the left window of a C172. I use a Sony A57 with Sigma 18-250 lens, usualy 1000th shutter 800 ISO auto Aperture....nothing high dollar. I fly the airplane, and set up for a turn around a point at 15/1800 ft AGL and around 90mph, using rudder, and my knees under the yoke for minor adj.....long legs. I have a soft lens hood that can be put close to the window, plus I have learned to be aware of glare as I am shooting. I only do this because I like to take pictures' and I love to fly. I post process in Luminar & PS Elements and usually print them out at 13x19" or 11x14" and give them away. So with ink, paper, and plane rental it's not a cheap hobby .......but I get a lot of restaurant gift cards, and tips. All my flying is done over rural Ohio farm land.
I hope this link works....this is my first post here.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2hyqj03dm0xpv1m/AABYFAK8xXjq-DHwjslxW_faa?dl=0
I hope this link works....this is my first post here.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2hyqj03dm0xpv1m/AABYFAK8xXjq-DHwjslxW_faa?dl=0
Oct 25, 2017 13:27:13 #
Nice pics especially from an aircraft....and btw, nothing is cheap these days anymore
Oct 25, 2017 15:07:51 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Yeah, but everyone knows that helicoptors really cant fly! Thank you brother for your service.
The ones that took me in and out of Laos and Cambodia seemed to fly pretty good
The 50's on the doors also seemed to keep pushing the air down on top of those people hiding in the trees.
I am still here so they must be able to fly somewhat.
Oct 25, 2017 16:00:06 #
nimbushopper....as you well know these Huey Gunships, Slicks & Loaches could take an extraordinary amount of hits and still keep ticking (flying)...Thank God for the invention of Duct Tape though 😉.....and with the exception of two times, always brought me home...
Oct 25, 2017 16:12:12 #
Blaster34 wrote:
nimbushopper....as you well know these Huey Gunships, Slicks & Loaches could take an extraordinary amount of hits and still keep ticking (flying)...Thank God for the invention of Duct Tape though 😉.....and with the exception of two times, always brought me home...
Yes they certainly could, and they are the ICONic symbol of the Vietnam War!
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