How To Post Photographs and Videos (incl photography tips from the gurus)
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As I've got Canon lenses I would look at the new EOS20d, alternatively as this one comes out, the EOS10d should drop in price, not used either though.
I use a EOS1nhs (UK) and an EOS3 as back up. I sometimes take soccer shots so a fast motordive is essential, 7 frames per second. Both the bodies I use have more functions than you can point a stick at, and have full manual control too. One issue you will come across is that they weigh quite a bit, but you get used to that, mine have stood up to use in snow and heavy rain too, without any adverse effects, They are in effect pro camera's with pro specs, so you will pay accordingly. having said that the top end film SLR's are becoming more affordable ad digital for pro's becomes more widespread. Find a good shop and spend time there talking to someone who knows about the stock, not a spotty yoof from your local discount house!
rgds js
I use a EOS1nhs (UK) and an EOS3 as back up. I sometimes take soccer shots so a fast motordive is essential, 7 frames per second. Both the bodies I use have more functions than you can point a stick at, and have full manual control too. One issue you will come across is that they weigh quite a bit, but you get used to that, mine have stood up to use in snow and heavy rain too, without any adverse effects, They are in effect pro camera's with pro specs, so you will pay accordingly. having said that the top end film SLR's are becoming more affordable ad digital for pro's becomes more widespread. Find a good shop and spend time there talking to someone who knows about the stock, not a spotty yoof from your local discount house!
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I used to be a complete digital sceptic but sold my SLR and lenses and got a digital camera and have been highly impressed.
You said yours is just a little one (OER) I have a Canon IXUS 500 and the only complaint I have is that the auto focus is a bit crap. You have to push the button half way down to focus then all the way to take pic. It's excellent when it focuses but easy to take an out of focus pic without realising it. A splash of beer at a party on the button didn't help. This could be your problem or sound really patronising if it's not!!!
Happy snapping
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I used to be a complete digital sceptic but sold my SLR and lenses and got a digital camera and have been highly impressed.
You said yours is just a little one (OER) I have a Canon IXUS 500 and the only complaint I have is that the auto focus is a bit crap. You have to push the button half way down to focus then all the way to take pic. It's excellent when it focuses but easy to take an out of focus pic without realising it. A splash of beer at a party on the button didn't help. This could be your problem or sound really patronising if it's not!!!
Happy snapping
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Slowing the camera down
I shoot with a Sony Cybershot 5.1 and it works quite well, but the issue i have is trying to slow the shutter speed down. I know that there is a function there, but alas, i have no idea what the numbers mean in the setting!! 
When i take the shots now, the camera is in auto mode, and no matter how hard i try, i cant get the damn blades to blur, they always stop.
Any help would be appreciated.
MD
When i take the shots now, the camera is in auto mode, and no matter how hard i try, i cant get the damn blades to blur, they always stop.
Any help would be appreciated.
MD
Not being familiar with the cybershot i would start looking here so to speak.
see in the manual if it has a 'Manual' setting. If it has work out how to set the shutter speed at between 60th to 125th of a second shutter speed, this should start to get you towards the results you are after.
see in the manual if it has a 'Manual' setting. If it has work out how to set the shutter speed at between 60th to 125th of a second shutter speed, this should start to get you towards the results you are after.
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Not positive if this is your camera (you didn't specify what model) but on the dial of your camera you have to switch it to M. This will allow you to shot in Manual mode and override the automatic settings. Try taking the same picture at all different shutter speed and aperture settings and you'll get the hang of it.
Here is a pic of the dial.
Not positive if this is your camera (you didn't specify what model) but on the dial of your camera you have to switch it to M. This will allow you to shot in Manual mode and override the automatic settings. Try taking the same picture at all different shutter speed and aperture settings and you'll get the hang of it.
Here is a pic of the dial.
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A number of you have sent me PMs asking about aviation photography, digital cameras, what works best and what doesnt etc.
Here is the best place to ask all those questions and more. The guys on this forum can answer all your aviation photography questions and then some, and in fact are some of the best in the aviation photography business.
http://www.fencecheck.com
So ask away and then come back and post the images you have shot after talking to them. Will assure you that their comments will enable you to shoot much better images for posting on the Rotorheads at Work thread.
Cheers
PR
Here is the best place to ask all those questions and more. The guys on this forum can answer all your aviation photography questions and then some, and in fact are some of the best in the aviation photography business.
http://www.fencecheck.com
So ask away and then come back and post the images you have shot after talking to them. Will assure you that their comments will enable you to shoot much better images for posting on the Rotorheads at Work thread.
Cheers
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It depends on the subject, the altitude at which you will be flying, but if you were to have only one I would use a Canon 28-135 IS, about 500 dollars, sharp in all ranges, extremely fast an reliable autofocus, good contrast, Arthus Bertrand used this lens a lot even if not an L lens.
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Depending on the platform, I use a 70-200mm F2.8L IS and a 100-400mm L IS on my 1Dmk2.
Have used them on the 20D as well and perform very well.
(Most of the images here are with those lens')
Have used them on the 20D as well and perform very well.
(Most of the images here are with those lens')
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Alan, the shot of you in the Apache (KBM3821), did you enhance the image or is your camera equipped with a special lens to cut through the canopy glare? I have never seen a shot directly into the cockpit were the subject is captured with such clarity.
Rich Lee,
Without putting words into AlanM's mouth, I suspect that Dr Photoshop might've helped out with that shot. Otherwise, surely the rear crewman would have a similar level of clarity...
But I guess that only Alan knows for sure.
(Great series of shots though. Wasn't the Mig display simply amazing?)
Without putting words into AlanM's mouth, I suspect that Dr Photoshop might've helped out with that shot. Otherwise, surely the rear crewman would have a similar level of clarity...
But I guess that only Alan knows for sure.
(Great series of shots though. Wasn't the Mig display simply amazing?)
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The MIG display? Agreed. I haven't seen a fighter display command the attention of the crowd as did that of the MIG at Farnborough; with the possible exception of the X-31 in Paris some years ago. Outstanding display that proves even older fighter pilots can still show young fighter pilots a thing or two - with the right aircraft of course!
Alan's photographs are great. I can only wish that I had Alan's ability to record the moment capturing the essence of flight so often. There are many great photographers who post on Pprune and I admire them one and all.
My camera prefers the out-of-focus technique where the subject is nearly in frame for that psuedo artsy fartsy effect.
Alan's photographs are great. I can only wish that I had Alan's ability to record the moment capturing the essence of flight so often. There are many great photographers who post on Pprune and I admire them one and all.
My camera prefers the out-of-focus technique where the subject is nearly in frame for that psuedo artsy fartsy effect.
I think Alan may have tweeked the image to get the clarity of the gunner, not that theres anything wrong with that at all. One way rich is to get a polarising filter, if you're camera can take one. This fits on the end of the lens and at certain angles cut through glare to give a similar effect to that shown in Alans pic, but over the whole glazed area. They can also help to give that 'holiday brochure' deep blue sky.
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Jumpseater - There is a slight difference between getting rid of some of the glare and turning an Apache windscreen into seen thru 
I would say he has selected the area around his face and then used various photoshop techniques to isolate it and sharpen it and basically make it seem as though the glass is see thru.
With regards to the colour settings I basically set my camera settings to saturated and that gives me the most to work with. I personally like to see deep colours on my images, but like everything its all personal preference.
Ned
I would say he has selected the area around his face and then used various photoshop techniques to isolate it and sharpen it and basically make it seem as though the glass is see thru.
With regards to the colour settings I basically set my camera settings to saturated and that gives me the most to work with. I personally like to see deep colours on my images, but like everything its all personal preference.
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Originally Posted by imabell
the main problem with digital cameras is they don't always take consistant exposures even if you take two or three in a row. unlike film. just keep at it.
we shoot hundreds of frames digitally every week and have to colour correct just about all of them. with practice on the computer you will get the result that you want.
we shoot hundreds of frames digitally every week and have to colour correct just about all of them. with practice on the computer you will get the result that you want.
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Folks, was it my immagination or was there another thread which went into greater detail re taking shots of heli's. Did the search but I don't seem to be very successfull in that area?
Cheers MO
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OK...You asked for it
Ned,
am about to buy my first digital SLR. Have some Canon glass (alas not "L") 28-135 IS & 75-300 IS so a Canon DSLR is the go. Have been waiting for the crop factor to be overcome....hey presto here's the 5D.
So the package options are 5D...that's it... no extra glass no nothin! Or the 30d and some glass either the 17-40 f/4L or if it's really worth it the 16-35 f2.8L for less than the 5D body alone.
In the short term I will be shooting lots of heli's and ice/snow so light is probably not much of an issue, but during the regular season will be doing mostly landscapes (with the odd heli in the background).
I am also scouring various photo websites...any advice gladly taken.
Cheers MO
am about to buy my first digital SLR. Have some Canon glass (alas not "L") 28-135 IS & 75-300 IS so a Canon DSLR is the go. Have been waiting for the crop factor to be overcome....hey presto here's the 5D.
So the package options are 5D...that's it... no extra glass no nothin! Or the 30d and some glass either the 17-40 f/4L or if it's really worth it the 16-35 f2.8L for less than the 5D body alone.
In the short term I will be shooting lots of heli's and ice/snow so light is probably not much of an issue, but during the regular season will be doing mostly landscapes (with the odd heli in the background).
I am also scouring various photo websites...any advice gladly taken.
Cheers MO
Check this site out:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/
There is a lot of information on this site as well as info from the Pros.
I went though this decision recently, and chose the 30D so I could afford a better lens ( 24-70 f2.8L) Im really happy with it.
Problem is, now I want to go and spend vast sums of money on more "L" lenses!!
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/
There is a lot of information on this site as well as info from the Pros.
I went though this decision recently, and chose the 30D so I could afford a better lens ( 24-70 f2.8L) Im really happy with it.
Problem is, now I want to go and spend vast sums of money on more "L" lenses!!
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Mike - I know what you mean, this is what I have in my camera bag.
2 x Canon EOS 1DS MKII's
1 x 16-35mm Canon Lens
1 x 15mm Canon Lens
1 x 28 - 70 2.8L Canon Lens
1 x 70 - 200 2.8L IS Canon Lens
1 x 300 2.8L IS Canon Lens
Going to get the 400 next.
Ned
2 x Canon EOS 1DS MKII's
1 x 16-35mm Canon Lens
1 x 15mm Canon Lens
1 x 28 - 70 2.8L Canon Lens
1 x 70 - 200 2.8L IS Canon Lens
1 x 300 2.8L IS Canon Lens
Going to get the 400 next.
Ned