crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada

Back from our 10 day vacation to Hawaii and as promised, here are the Helicopter pics. My post several months ago was related to what equipment I should bring for an open door helicopter ride over the Big Islands volcano fields. After much deliberation and UHH feedback, I decided to convince my wife to run the 70D with 16-35mm while I ran the 5DmkIV with the 70-200 2.8 IS. Attached are some pics.
My experience: the 70-200mm was needed for some shots and a 24-70 would have sufficed for most. I am glad I had the 70-200 and many of the shots were at 200mm. Pic of the trip was my wife's overhead shot of the competitors helicopter above an active crater (she got lucky...sometimes lucky is better than good.) I set her camera up for 1000shutter speed, f6.3 with auto ISO....fire away...

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RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Good set.

Drip Dry McFleye

Yup, the heli pic is the clear cut winner for me too! Glad you were happy with your equipment choices and had a great trip.

JonClayton Loc: Central Florida

The helicopter and crater photo is marvelous. Great shot!

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

Helicopter shot is killer.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

Helicopter shot works for me

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

The Hilo shot stole the show ...however .., with some post editing .. the waterfall shot would prove to be the best overall shot of the lot ..

After an open door 2 camera chopper ride .., you surely have a ton of shots ... post away ... we want to see ..... well at least I am curious ...

Thnx for your post ....

loosecanon Loc: Central Texas

All excellent!

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Nice shots, crazydaddio!