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- Thu May 25, 2023 10:46 am
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: [8k UHD] First two B-1s landing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1206
Re: [8k UHD] First two B-1s landing
Top work!!
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:35 am
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: Movements 14/10/21
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7686
Re: Movements 14/10/21
Currently hot pitting outside the B2 hangars
- Fri Jun 29, 2018 4:39 pm
- Forum: Farnborough
- Topic: Farnborough Airshow - 2018
- Replies: 32
- Views: 48359
Re: Farnborough Airshow - 2018
Qatar are sending an A350 and B748 to the show.
Slowly filling up.....
Slowly filling up.....
- Tue Jun 12, 2018 2:20 pm
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Camera recommendations
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6946
Re: Camera recommendations
My first DSLR was a Canon 1100D with the 18-55mm and a Tamron 70-300 (both non IS) lens. Jessops had this combo for £349 - not much more than a fairly good Bridge Camera.
So glad that i took the plunge. A £200 body will work the same as a £2000 one - albeit with less bells and whistles.
So glad that i took the plunge. A £200 body will work the same as a £2000 one - albeit with less bells and whistles.
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 2:51 pm
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Basic Plane Photography tips?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4929
Re: Basic Plane Photography tips?
As Chris mentioned above, get to a local airport/field and practice. I'd also add having a bit of knowledge on post processing too. A little increase on shadows will brighten up the belly of the plane etc. and reduction in highlights will bring details out in clouds etc. If shooting in RAW, you can ...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:45 pm
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Canon lens question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5030
Re: Canon lens question
Thanks Martin, It's not only the money that you need. An understanding other half seems to help haha! Had an impusle trip up the the Hall and Heath last year when the Raptors and Lightnings were over and thoroughly enjoyed the couple of hours there. No Raptor activity at Mildenhall, but a got treate...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:50 am
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Canon lens question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5030
Re: Canon lens question
Thanks Martin, Glad you think they're good. I have not uploaded my shots from the Saturday for some reason (job for me tonight). You'll get to see how it fairs in more 'common' RIAT weather lol. I'm off RIAT week by strange coincidence ;) (I usualy spend it watching the validations for Farnbrough as...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:58 am
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Canon lens question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5030
Re: Canon lens question
Hi Martin, Here's some of my attmepts at the Departures day from the P&V In front of the FRIAT gang https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4291/35827497300_4b6c6cf3d7_z.jpg RIAT Departures 1464 by James O'Connor , on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4325/35827469330_408f3370a6_z.jpg RIAT Departures 119...
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:56 pm
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Canon lens question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5030
Re: Canon lens question
Hi Martin, Apologies for the delay in replying. In a nutshell, I love it!! For around £700, you get a whole lotta lens for a fairly small outlay. Yes, it weighs a bit, but I just rest it when I don't need to hold it and the tripod collar (could be longer) makes it easier to carry the lens and body w...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 2:28 pm
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Canon lens question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5030
Re: Canon lens question
I have one and it's great. Doesn't weigh that much, but certainly good for approach/take off shots if you're close by. I use a Sigma 150-600C for Airshows etc.
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:44 am
- Forum: RIAT
- Topic: Catching some arrivals
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3131
Re: Catching some arrivals
Thank you MRTT.
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:39 pm
- Forum: RIAT
- Topic: Park and view west Monday
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8122
Re: Park and view west Monday
What kind of attendance are on site on the arrivals and departures? Going on Wednesday and Monday and being a relatively shorty at 5'6" I'd like an idea of what kind of tactic I need to apply in order to get a clear photo
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:24 pm
- Forum: RIAT
- Topic: Catching some arrivals
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3131
Re: Catching some arrivals
I've took the plunge and bought tickets for Wednesday arrivals, Saturday and Monday departures. Just hoping that the star items arrive and depart on those days. Really looking forward to seeing the static items in the air..
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:15 am
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Better quality 70-300 or go 150-600
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5075
Re: Better quality 70-300 or go 150-600
Yes, that's the one. I also bought (should be included IMO) the dock that updates the firmware and allows you to customise it if required.
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:38 am
- Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
- Topic: Better quality 70-300 or go 150-600
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5075
Re: Better quality 70-300 or go 150-600
I'd say go with the Sigma. I've got the 'C' version and it's fantastic. It weighs a bit, but that helps with the stabilisation. Try and venture onto TV or AV modes. F8 and upwards will set the shutter speed to a workable one if the light is better than gloomy. If you're only getting 1/200 - 1/600 sh...
- Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:01 pm
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: How long?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3284
Re: How long?
I'm unable to get to FFD next week due to work, but would love to spend a few hours over this weekend. Although a Bone and Buff departure/arrival are due on Sunday, is love to catch a Spirit or 2
Re: Rhymes
Hope that it'll be open for departures
- Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:36 am
- Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
- Topic: Farnborough Question.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2617
Re: Farnborough Question.
A wocka wocka is the Chinooks nick name
- Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:31 pm
- Forum: RAF Fairford
- Topic: EX ARCTIC CHALLENGE/BALTOPS/SABRE STRIKE/AMPLE STRIKE 17
- Replies: 288
- Views: 97119
Re: BALTOPS/SABRE STRIKE 17
Hopefully a selection of B bombers would make a worthwhile day spent at the base
- Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Music thread
- Replies: 550
- Views: 149757
Re: Music thread
Got my U2 tickets for London delivered Friday and off to see Depeche Mode in june