Nikkor 28-300 has arrived! Thanks to your feedback and suggestions, I have decided to take the 28-300 to Hawaii. I'll check it out over the next week. I booked with Jack Harter...

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Nov 12, 2018 08:30:51 #

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Thanks to your feedback and suggestions, I have decided to take the 28-300 to Hawaii. I'll check it out over the next week. I booked with Jack Harter Helicopter for Kauai 1 hour tour. They suggest using a polarizer. Is this really wise given the fast changing lighting conditions. I'll be going late morning, 11-12; the sun will be right up there slightly to the East when beginning the tour. What do you think?
P.S. Also taking my 16-35 for those times that I know I will miss the close quarters. Just ordered the ThinkTank Lens Duo 20 as I think the dimension will hold both lenses. At least one without the hood.
Again...your feedback is sincerely appreciated.

Nov 12, 2018 08:42:57 #

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Definitely take the polarizer! Especially given the time of day you’re aloft.

Nov 12, 2018 08:43:04 #

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Hawaii is considerably warmer than Long Island. Plenty of sunshine. If you decide to go with the polarizer just remember that a dark filter will fool your matrix metering. Center weighted is a better option and keep in mind you will loose a couple of stops of light at full polarization. It will not hurt raising the ISO speed to 400.
The 28-300 is pretty versatile and should cover the majority of your needs.

Nov 12, 2018 08:49:41 #

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

I was thinking of setting the shutter speed to max out at 1000; auto ISO; aperture at f8-10; Active VR; Continuous CL; and now center weighted. Thoughts?

Nov 12, 2018 12:19:35 #

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Enjoy the new lens!

Nov 12, 2018 13:39:38 #

alx Loc: NJ

DEFINITELY take and use the polarizer. BUT, be sure not to shoot through the plexiglass. I've spent many a flight bent over to make sure my lens was pointed out the open window.

Agree on the Auto ISO. Just wish my time over Kauai had that option instead of fixed speed film. It's a beautiful view, whichever way you look.

Enjoy the fight and get some great shots!

Nov 12, 2018 14:07:12 #

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

To all..thanks. And yes, no plexi. Open door! I'll suffer.

Nov 12, 2018 14:27:07 #

alx Loc: NJ

jbk224 wrote:

To all..thanks. And yes, no plexi. Open door! I'll suffer.

I'd love to suffer like that.

20+ trips to Hawaii, I feel at home there. That polarizer will really bring out the greens of the Garden Isle.

Nov 13, 2018 06:09:39 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

jbk224 wrote:

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The reason for the polarizer is because you will be shooting through plexiglass and it is bad for light reflections, so, the polarizer should eliminate the that.

Nov 13, 2018 06:33:19 #

manattee scrubber Loc: Inverness, FL

jbk224 wrote:

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I have done the Jack Harter Doors Off twice. It will be windy and loud. I would suggest that you shoot at a minimum shutter speed of 2000, f stop wide open, since all shots are at distance and depth of field is not a consideration, polarizer iffy, you will be shooting in all directions rapidly and won't really have time to compose and shoot exactly how you want. Also no loose objects on your body, camera has to be strapped to you, and once polarizer is on at the beginning of the flight, it is on for the duration. My personal opinion, leave it off, polarize and edit in post processing.
Have a great flight. I loved it twice.

Nov 13, 2018 06:37:53 #

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

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Years ago I purchased a polarizing filter and used it for awhile. For me the pluses were out weighed by the minuses and I never used one since. My polarizer has spent all its time in a drawer since then and will remain there unless I through it away.

Nov 13, 2018 07:34:16 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jbk224 wrote:

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If you use a Xume magnetic adapter, you can have that CPL on and off in less than a second. When I took helicopter rides on Maui and the Big Island, they gave us a video tape of the ride when we landed. I doubt they still use tape, but ask about getting a video. That will save you the trouble of shooting both stills and video.

Try to avoid the seat behind the pilot.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/jack-harter-helicopters-lihue

Nov 13, 2018 08:42:35 #

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Listen to Jerry, Xume magnetic adapters "are the bomb". Please do yourself a favor and watch the following one minute YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKlFJvc5JSM

jerryc41 wrote:

Nov 13, 2018 08:42:52 #

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

billnikon wrote:

The reason for the polarizer is because you will be shooting through plexiglass and it is bad for light reflections, so, the polarizer should eliminate the that.

Don't use the polarizer through plexiglass.

Some plastics have birefringent qualities, which affects the polarization of the light coming through it. Stresses in the plastic change the birefringence, which is wavelength dependent, leading to colored areas in the image. Glass does not have this problem.

Example: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-562726-1.html#9561041

PS: enjoy the 28-300. I use it a lot as an all-purpose lens.

Nov 13, 2018 09:14:08 #

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

Take or get a polarizer. you will be shooting out of windows on the chopper.

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