Just seen this so may have missed the boat. I'm using the new 100-400 with a 7D2, and it's a great combination. I also have the 70-200 2.8 II, and it's the sharpest lens I have. I have tried the 70-200 on my 5D2 (FF) but for flying aircraft and it just doesn't have the reach. Quality yes, but reach ...

6 Chinooks and 4 Pumas over Didcot heading for Benson 15.25.

Hi Andy, I've got a similar amount of gear, swap the 80D for a 5DII and a Sigma WA for your 50mm. I pushed the boat out for a Think Tank Airport Navigator https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/airport-series/products/airport-navigator . With that weight of kit, and for a long day, wheels are t...

Hi Ian, I would suggest you have a go yourself before your US trip to get comfortable with the process, and take the cleaning kit with you. If you change the lens in the wrong place and you get something on the sensor you will be kicking yourself. I always take my cleaning gear on longer trips just...

Hi Ian, I go through the following process, and check after each step to see if the problem is resolved, quite often it just needs blowing, occasionally the brush and very rarely the fluid 1. Air blower on the sensor, and also with the mirror down whilst I'm at it. Also blow the lens. 2. Artic Butt...

Here's the unedited RAW image converted straight to JPG. Some tweaking in Lightroom helps with the burners.

F15C 493rd Lakenheath by Dave Griffiths, on Flickr

Burners always look better in dull light, or against a dark background. This shot was taken in very murky conditions, but the burners become the focus of the shot and turn what would otherwise be an ok shot in to something more. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5779/22029839633_f450d45fc4_b.jpg F15C ...

I use a Lowepro Stealth Reporter 400D AW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-IlR2pxJ-8 . 2 bodies with 100-400 and 70-200 vertically, plus space for 2 more lenses. Quick access via top flap. Can't see on Wex, maybe discontinued ? Can see this one on ebay, new at £69. Bargain. http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...

They are required to deploy the chute every couple of weeks on each aircraft.

Thanks. Yes, will do both.

Cheers,

Dave

Planning to visit Johns field next Tuesday - any advice on likely movements / times appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Dave

Thanks Gareth, will also have a look at Mildenhall.

Regards,

Dave

I'm thinking of a trip over to Lakenheath next Tuesday. Any advice on likely movements and times appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Dave

Over Oxford now.

I'm considering buying from these guys, does anyone have any experience of dealing with them ?

Thanks in advance.

Dave