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TiHo Member Joined in March 2016 Posts: 9 |
Posted 20 January 2017 - 16:35 CET |
Hey guys, my name is Tim and I am a Planespotter since 3 years. I bought a new lense and now I am able to do shots like these
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/841226/jal-japan-air-commuter-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-400q-bombardier-q400/
With which camera settings i can do it generally?
Thanks Tim:) |
ZuluRR Member Joined in July 2014 Posts: 18 |
Posted 20 January 2017 - 17:06 CET |
For images like this, you need a very short shutter speed (e.g. 1/2000-1/4000) as you are shooting directly into the sun (or very close to it). Furthermore I would go as low as possible with the ISO and use f8 or higher.
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/803157/tf-gay-wow-air-airbus-a330-300/
In this case I used 1/4000 sec, ISO 100 and f8 and got the typical silhouette-result.
Just try a bit and I´m sure you´ll get some decent results ;)
Best regards Alex |
Maurits E Full member Joined in November 2012 Posts: 28 |
Posted 20 January 2017 - 19:34 CET |
1/2000, f8, ISO100 |
Sven Pferdmenges Member Joined in April 2015 Posts: 12 |
Posted 21 January 2017 - 03:44 CET |
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/676736/lx-n90443-nato-boeing-e-3a-sentry/
I do it like this |
TiHo Member Joined in March 2016 Posts: 9 |
Posted 21 January 2017 - 13:30 CET |
Thanks for all your replies!:) I will try it.
Have a nice day
Tim |
Daan van der Heijden Full member Joined in October 2012 Posts: 62 |
Posted 21 January 2017 - 22:55 CET |
Hi Tim,
Congrats on your new purchase!
One important thing to know is that when you are shooting directly in the sun, the sensor will be able to catch a high amount of light. If you choose to shoot in Aperture mode, make sure to choose a higher aperture than you are used to in normal daylight.
Your camera will probably be able to gain a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 of a second. Meaning that if you choose a too low aperture setting, the sensor will catch to much light which can cause significant damage to the sensor.
Canon has a built-in feature in most of its cameras called "safety-shift". If you turn on this feature, the camera will automatically overrule your previous set aperture to a higher value, which will prevent your sensor from getting damaged. I don't know if you use Canon?
If you need any further advice, please feel free to ask.
Good luck, Daan |
TiHo Member Joined in March 2016 Posts: 9 |
Posted 22 January 2017 - 11:28 CET |
Hey Daan,
Yes I am using Canon, What is the Aperture mode? I have modes like A,M,TV.... normally I'm using the M mode, which mode do you mean?
Tim
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peebee Member Joined in March 2016 Posts: 15 |
Posted 22 January 2017 - 19:15 CET |
Aperture mode is marked AV. Be very careful when shooting such photos, never mind the possible damage to the sensor; think about the possible damage to your eyesight......... |
TiHo Member Joined in March 2016 Posts: 9 |
Posted 22 January 2017 - 21:11 CET |
Thanks:)
Tim |
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