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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:07 pm
by Ed Kettler
Yeah, I was using autofocus, trying different settings. I am still playing with my new 'toy'. Thanks for the advice.
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:17 pm
by Alex Treneff
Ed,
Those are nice pictures! Very well composed.
I think you said somewhere that you had a Nikon Digital SLR. Using my Rebel XT and Sigma 70-300mm 3.5-5.6 lens (slow), I get the best results using a non-continuous AF method (not AI servo). I focus and then snap the picture immediately. Unless it's a mid-air where I want a rapid series of picture, I refocus for each picture.
The main reason the planes in these pictures are blurry appears to be because of shutter speed, because one plane in each picture (the one you were following with with camera) is more or less sharp (in focus). I generally need at least 1/800 or faster shutter speed to stop the action. Just bump up the ISO to whatever it takes to get at least 1/800.
Nice pictures, and I vote for number 2. The extra sky could be cropped out leaving the focus on the planes in the furball!
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:08 pm
by Viat
Hey guys,
I like photo #1
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:40 pm
by Hooter
# 2 is a great picture but....Tim's head is big enough already!!! He will be unbearable at the WTRCF!!!!!![V]
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 9:11 pm
by Ed Kettler
Here is #1 with a minor edit and tweak. If most folks are happy, I will send it to Bob to go get the shirts made
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 10:06 pm
by Lee Liddle
How can I argue with that picture? It`s got to be the best of all, for sure. LOL
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:11 am
by boiler
Gee Lee, looks like the bottom of your plane made it to the picture.[:D][;)] I have to admit, it is an improved picture. Especially when you notice your plane has no streamers!!![;)][}:)]
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:02 pm
by Lee Liddle
Better get your eyes checked Bob. What`s that skinny black thing on my right wing?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:19 pm
by boiler
I do have problems with my eyes Lee. I thought that was part of your fin at first. It still lookes naked compared to most times I see it in the air. The round must have only been 10 seconds old.[;)]
Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 1:42 pm
by Alex Treneff
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Here is #1 with a minor edit and tweak. If most folks are happy, I will send it to Bob to go get the shirts made
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Ed, Here is one more tweak to really make the image shine! The more planes, the more exciting it is!
