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Anyone using u4/3 for airshows?

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red_snowuk
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Anyone using u4/3 for airshows?

Post by red_snowuk » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:00 am

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone is using the u4/3 system successfully at airshows? I'm just coming from a great Nikon setup but found I was taking my dSLR out less and less in favour of a small cam. I've just got a Panasonic G5 and a few lenses, including the Panny 100-300.

I'm guessing that even if the AF is fast enough, due to the way mirrorless cameras work then there is probably blanking in the viewfinder between shots which would make tracking difficult?

It'd be good to hear any real world experiences.

Thank you ...... Mark

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Re: Anyone using u4/3 for airshows?

Post by ma.salmon » Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:45 pm

Was wondering how you have got on with your G5 and 100-300 was thinking of going down the same road.
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Re: Anyone using u4/3 for airshows?

Post by PR9 » Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:05 pm

Bump. Having a quick gander through the board as I got an Olympus E-M10.

Impressed with it out in the field. Tried it for Blackpool show this year and got some decent results, although could have done with more reach (150-600mm equiv).
Overall, a nice lightweight system.
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Re: Anyone using u4/3 for airshows?

Post by lightning759 » Fri Nov 17, 2017 12:48 pm

i have a Panasonic gx7 don't use it much at airshows yet as don't have the reach but seems to cope fine with aircraft coming in & out of robin hood airport ok
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