shooting from moving plane
Apr 23, 2012 00:25:27 #
It's me again..Got my a65. read, shoot, read, shoot. But my main question is: I will be able go up in a sesna I know i'm going to catch :evil: for mispelling. / So shooting ou of the side window what do i focus on
Apr 23, 2012 00:33:11 #
Pixalated wrote:
It's me again..Got my a65. read, shoot, read, shoot. But my main question is: I will be able go up in a sesna I know i'm going to catch :evil: for mispelling. / So shooting ou of the side window what do i focus on
Yes - it is Cessna. Well..just like anything - you focus on the subject. If it is on the ground, focus will be at or near infinity. By the way, the plexiglass used in aircraft windows in notorious for scratches. At least be sure to start with a clean window. Use a relatively high shutter speed to kill vibration and DO NOT let any part of the camera touch any part of the airplane when you shoot as EVERYTHING vibrates.
Apr 23, 2012 00:57:48 #
Preset the lens to infinity, F-4 or F5.6 shutter at "least" 1/125, adjust for light in the air, for any altitude from 500 ft. to 2000 ft. I use this setting in a Cessna 182 @ 80-100 mph.
Apr 23, 2012 01:02:45 #
Wife & I had done this before almost 20 yrs ago, with film cameras, to survey flood damage in SE Iowa during the '93 flood.
It was a real eye opener, let me tell you! A person can't appreciate the perspective you have from the air at low altitudes during such events.
It was a real eye opener, let me tell you! A person can't appreciate the perspective you have from the air at low altitudes during such events.
Apr 23, 2012 01:09:36 #
14kphotog wrote:
See attached Photos.Preset the lens to infinity, F-4 or F5.6 shutter at "least" 1/125, adjust for light in the air, for any altitude from 500 ft. to 2000 ft. I use this setting in a Cessna 182 @ 80-100 mph.
Apr 23, 2012 02:23:43 #
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Apr 23, 2012 02:29:55 #
Kitty on keyboard sheeshl any way. I have a fear of heights. And 1st time in anything that small. And Love your photos! Sharp and clear! Thanks.
Apr 23, 2012 02:33:55 #
14kphotog wrote:
Preset the lens to infinity, F-4 or F5.6 shutter at "least" 1/125, adjust for light in the air, for any altitude from 500 ft. to 2000 ft. I use this setting in a Cessna 182 @ 80-100 mph.
Thanks 14photog. The specific settings are a big help!
And photos really cool. Sharp and clear. Thanks
Apr 23, 2012 14:35:16 #
Pixalated wrote:
It's me again..Got my a65. read, shoot, read, shoot. But my main question is: I will be able go up in a sesna I know i'm going to catch :evil: for mispelling. / So shooting ou of the side window what do i focus on
I forgot...it's a night flight. Hope to start just before sunset.
Apr 23, 2012 14:37:45 #
CaptainC wrote:
quote=Pixalated It's me again..Got my a65. read, ... (show quote)
Thanks CaptainC. Good information.
:-)
Apr 24, 2012 05:26:04 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
I used to prefer door off for shooting, or at least no window. If shooting through plexiglass window, remember a polar filter will give problems with (rainbow) stress patterns. Enjoy your flight.
Apr 24, 2012 06:54:56 #
Nikon suggests not to focus on the infinity symbol as this mark is just before the focus point, it is added to allow expansion and contraction of the lens due to temp, so focus on the ground not the symbol.
Apr 24, 2012 07:13:35 #
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Loc: S.W.Florida
As demadaler says,don't set at full infinity.Try to do it manual,or if not practical,go to full infinity,then back off just a slight bit.Sometimes interesting to include a bit of the plane to add depth.
Apr 24, 2012 08:27:45 #
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