I took my D700o on our visit to the WWII Museum. Right after we got to the first display, i started to take pics - with my pop-up flash. A very nice tour guide came over and told me I could take as many pix as I wanted - but flash was not permitted.
As this museum, like most of them, they use low lighting levels so as not to deteriorate the artifacts, so this means dialing up the ISO. I shot at 6400 and did fine.
You'll need to either set white balance in-camera - if you're shooting jpegs, or if you shoot RAW, as I do, adjust WB in post-processing.
Went to the musemum in May of this year. Do not know of any photography restrictions. Shot photos inside and outside. A definite don't miss site, you will enjoy greatly.
Don
boberic
Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander
CHuckle's wrote:
Hi Erik,
My husband and I were just there the 1st of Sept and really enjoyed NOLA. We went to the WWII Museum and yes, you can take pictures, however you are NOT allowed to use a flash. All these I took with my D7100 using my 18-105mm lens at anywhere from ISO 400 to 2000. Have a great time and spend the extra $'s and watch the Tom Hanks narratted 4D film. Also, use the trolleys and save your feet, buy the $3.00 a day pass for unlimited anywhere the trolley goes for a day. Enjoy NOLA and go to Cafe Du Monde for beignets and cafe au lait!
Here are some images from our trip...
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Love these photos. Two of my favorite airplanes the f4u Corsair and the p51 mustang. The one in the musuem is a Red Tail. Flown by the Tuskegee Airmen.
sidney wrote:
Higgens was the name of the company that made the Landing Crafts for Normandy..I was there..
Mr. Sidney: I want to publicly thank you for your service and dedication. My God put his hand on you and smile on you for the rest of your days on this earth.
And congratulations on getting out of there alive!
Erik_H
Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana
Well guys, on the plus side, the shoot went well, but By the time we finished up, it was too late to see the museum. :(
As I said earlier, I only live 85 miles from there so I'm going to have to take a Sunday and drive down, that way I can spend the whole day there.
Thanks to everyone for their input and suggestions.
I live about an hour north of New Orleans and I have never been there. That would be a great way to get some hands on time to learn how to take photos.
Mr. Ken wrote:
I live about an hour north of New Orleans and I have never been there. That would be a great way to get some hands on time to learn how to take photos.
You guys ought to meet up and tour together. Glad your shoot went well!
CHuckle's wrote:
You guys ought to meet up and tour together. Glad your shoot went well!
That is a good idea, but I think that our work schedules and days off don't agree.
Thanks for that Ken. I'm still shooting but with my Camera these days.it's more fun.
This museum is awesome. It has several sections. In the old main building you have an open atrium with several exhibits. The galleries above covering the war in Europe and Asia are dimly lit. There are some galleries posted as no Flash. In the other building across the street you have a dinning room and theater with a great show. Behind these is an open gallery with displays on the main floor and several airplanes suspended from the cieling. You can view them from the main floor or on viewing galleries above. I am sure you will have a good time there.
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