Aviation photography
Oct 25, 2017 16:46:45 #
Toad Rancher
Loc: Central PA Mts.
NJphotodoc wrote:
Hi guys- need some advice. Besides my grandkids, ... (show quote)
Never done any aerial photography but back when I worked as a pilot for an FBO I flew with some pro photographers. I used a J3 Cub and an Aero Commander Lark. Also once hauled some sport jumpers in a 172. The Lark and the 172 both fly very nicely with the right doors removed and, as I recall, the doors are easily removed by pulling a couple of pins. The photographers in the right seat would have me side slip toward their subjects to reduce angular velocity. Worked very well. Of course, you'll have to have someone you trust in the left seat.
Oct 25, 2017 17:13:15 #
boberic wrote:
AVIATE-- NAVIGATE--COMMUNICATE. I didn't notice photograph. FLY the plane. Let the passenger fly the camera.
Oct 25, 2017 23:26:19 #
Photos are taken in bright, sunny days which means SEE and BE SEEN. The reality is that NO ONE can maintain altitude and air speed, look out for other aircraft and still take pictures. Photography and piloting...two skills best done by two different folks. There was a very experienced CFI (certified flight instructor) with over 11,000 hours who took several folks for a "low and slow" ride when he stalled at low altitude.....the only pictures taken were by the coroner and investigators.
Oct 25, 2017 23:42:34 #
olddutch
Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
If you remove the Screw that holds the brace to hold the window up on the right door. Then when you unlatch it, the air flow holds it open. Did that on a 180 this summer and it worked great. keep the camera inside and do not rest your arm , elbow or hand against the Airplane, as I am sure you already know' The vibration will make the picture fuzzy.. I do not know if the left side works the same, as the prop is coming up on that side.. good luck and do not donate any Cameras to the wide open spaces...
Oct 26, 2017 04:45:16 #
As a professional aerial photographer for many years, I hold the Camera, with someone else at the controls, Seldom slower shutter than 1000, don't touch any part of the aircraft, open a window and off you go!
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