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10/15/2008 09:15:27 PM · #1 |
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10/15/2008 09:26:11 PM · #2 |
You're riding an airliner, or you're going up in a small plane to do aerial photography?
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10/15/2008 09:40:31 PM · #3 |
I suggest using your camera's auto settings, at least part of the time. That way you're almost guaranteed to get some decent exposures. Then switch to shutter and/or aperture priority, depending on the shot you want to capture.
Your best bet to get a good view is by sitting outside on the wing. :D
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10/15/2008 09:56:22 PM · #4 |
Airliner;
I would suggest that you wear dark, not shiny or light clothing if you are going to be shooting through the window. That will help with reducing distracting window reflections in the photos.
On an air liner, getting the camera as high in the window as possible helps to reduce the distortion from the window if you are shooting toward the ground.
Set your camera on the highest contrast settings.
Try to get a seat on the side away from the sun, so that you will not be shooting into the sun most of the trip.
When they announce that you should turn off all electronics, it's wise to do so. (Federal law in the US)
It's a bummer that the most interesting times of the flight, the first few thousand feet up and down, when the details on the ground are at the most interesting angle to photograph, are the times that gadgets cannot be used.
Try to make sure you do not get the seat right behind or over the wing.
All the way in the back is nice, because you may have the whole seat to yourself, and no one will be bothered with your waving a big camera around while in flight.
Use manual focus, at infinity or nearly at infinity, so that the camera does not try to focus on scratches or reflections in the window.
Check the images in the LCD until you get the EV like you want it.
Wide aperture will help with eliminating having scratches or dust on the aircraft window show up in the shots.
After shooting through the window of an airliner, "levels" in PP will be your friend.
Small aircraft or helicopter:
If it is in a small aircraft where you can take off the door and shoot, wrap the strap around your arm so that it will not be flapping in the wind shaking your camera all around.
In small craft where you may be hanging out of the door or window, a pair of snug fitting googles will help with keeping your eyes from watering so much because of the slipstream that you can't see through the viewfinder.
Don't fall out,
If you plan to shoot tele and wide shots as well, use 2 cameras if you have them, so that you do not have to switch lenses in flight.
If you do fall out, don't forget to keep shooting as you go down, the memory card will most likely survive.
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10/16/2008 12:07:45 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Try to make sure you do not get the seat right behind or over the wing. |
Unless you want to take some interesting shots of the flaps and other mechanisms. Those are the steadiest areas in times of turbulence.
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
If you do fall out, don't forget to keep shooting as you go down, the memory card will most likely survive. |
Fortunately my camera has a single button to push to go right into video mode! |
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10/16/2008 01:25:27 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
When they announce that you should turn off all electronics, it's wise to do so. (Federal law in the US)
It's a bummer that the most interesting times of the flight, the first few thousand feet up and down, when the details on the ground are at the most interesting angle to photograph, are the times that gadgets cannot be used. |
I travel a lot and I have always taken my camera with me on flights and have always taken photos at take-off, during the flight and at landing. The only time I ever heard anyone tell someone they had to put their camera away was when we were going thru security in the airport and someone in our party was taking some shots of her friend getting ''frisked'' by the security guards. They were pretty mean about it too.
But to answer your question: Try your best to fly first class at least once.. the view is fabulous and the photos are priceless!! I was able to fly first class one time on a trip to Costa Rica. As I was making my online reservations they had a one time charge of an extra 50 bucks to fly 1st class and I jumped on it. Worth every extra penny!! |
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10/16/2008 02:48:39 AM · #7 |
If you're flying over Guam, try to include some of the lion you're travelling with. He will appreciate it.
I've never had any problems taking photos during take-offs and landings (I mean, as regard to being allowed to take them or not). |
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10/16/2008 02:50:38 AM · #8 |
Ok,
$2,500 fine?
I know that you can get away with using a P&S, and sometimes a DSLR, but you could potentially get into trouble. A guy was locked up about a year ago for not turning off an iPod during descent and landing at a nearby airport. It made the news here. I have not heard about any camera lockups but it could happen.
I also just read that due to the extra low humidity (typically about 4% at cruise altitude) in aircraft, laptops and other tronix are at risk from static charges.
Here is part of the actual language of the law;
BTS . GOV
Message edited by author 2008-10-16 02:57:30.
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10/16/2008 03:15:39 AM · #9 |
I always thought it was curious that if it was SO important that turn your cell phone off during take off, why didn't they take your phone away or otherwise make sure it was off?
It's just ridiculous, if it was really a threat, the appropriate regulatory bodies would ensure that we could not bring any electronic devices on board, instead of trusting us to turn them off ourselves. Why would you ever trust people to turn the devices off themselves, it makes no sense. And so I always have my camera on and I always sneak pictures during take-off and during the trip, although I have yet to come back with anything decent.
I have, however, gotten into a number of great single-serving conversations with the person next to me as the camera is a great ice-breaker, and people want to know what you're up to.
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10/16/2008 08:19:24 AM · #10 |
My latest free study was taken out of a commercial airplane. Watch for camera shake.
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