With the chance of a bit of flying, I thought I could try out my 1.5x teleconverter at Old Warden. I left St Ives in a bit of sunshine and blue sky. By the time I got to the Bedfordshire airfield, 45 minutes later, there was low cloud and it was cold. The thermometer on my bike was reading +9c but I could still see my breath turning white in front of me. After having lunch, I watched a microlight keep disappear into cloud as it circled the airfield so I called it a day and came home. I think a visit to Duxford during the week to try out my new piece of kit.
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Brian
By: ollieholmes - 20th February 2007 at 20:03
Heres Hairyplanes Bestmann being taxied out by Rob Millenship and passenger (Not hairyplane):
She made two flights, both with some touch and goes. Oh and some funny r/t transmition.
By: Hairyplane - 20th February 2007 at 18:50
Klemm
Hi David,
The Swedish markings would be more authentic but the Swedish scheme is well represented, whereas the Luftwaffe isn’t.
That, coupled with the fact that Clive Denny did such a nice job on it just before I bought it(!) will ensure it remains in its Luftwaffe scheme in my ownership.
All the best
Herr E PLeine.
By: ollieholmes - 19th February 2007 at 23:50
I presume that, with the weather, Janie didn’t manage to get over there in the Chippy?
No Janie did not make it.
By: David Burke - 19th February 2007 at 23:28
I would love to see that Klemm back in her Royal Swedish Air Force markings again ala her time in the U.S.
By: Pen Pusher - 19th February 2007 at 22:54
Pen Pusher, your technique of using the monopod.
I know I have read this on here somewhere before but can you please run though this for me again?What camera, settings etc.
Many thanks in advance.
Brian.
Well Brian
With my Sony Alpha 100 (a non DSLR with a 10 second timer can also be used) securely attached to the monopod the strap is wrapped around the pole for added security in case the fixing plate fails. I also have a remote shutter release attached. Keeping the pole vertical I hold it above my head but I have the camera on the end angled slightly downwards for better weight distribution rather than holding the monopod at an angle.
The settings I use are non. I leave it on ‘AUTO’ and let the camera do all the work. I look at the subject through the viewfinder at eye level and what you see at eye level is generally the same from high up, but at a different angle.
Hold the monopod up high, as i said, trying to keep it as vertical as psossible as a reference point, and with my remote release I press it part of the way down and listen for the camera to do its ‘thing’ and then try and keep as still as I can as I press the release all the way down and take the photo. I check the image and if I have chopped off a nose or tail I hold the pole vertical again and I adjust my stance, very slightly and repeat the process until I get the shot I like. Usually can be two or three. The beauty of digital, you can delete the ones that are no good there and then.
This is a very hit and miss way of doing it at the moment but at some point I will invest in a Zigview.
Hope this all makes sense and go out and experiment and don’t worry about the strange looks you will get. 😀
Brian
By: pimpernel - 19th February 2007 at 20:50
Pen Pusher, your technique of using the monopod.
I know I have read this on here somewhere before but can you please run though this for me again?
What camera, settings etc.
Many thanks in advance.
Brian.
By: scotavia - 19th February 2007 at 11:38
Great technique Brian ,that monopod is a superb idea,you have caught the atmosphere in a way that my Old warden inside pics never do.
By: wessex boy - 19th February 2007 at 10:50
Errr….. should make clear it’s a motorbike I ride.
I should imagine it would be a nice cycle ride in the summer, only 60 mile round trip. 😀 😀 😀
Brian
I rode my Raleigh Grifter from Royston to Wyton when I was 13 to watch the Canberras, similar distance and not really the best bike to go touring on, how would the youth of today cope with only 3 gears?
By: Pen Pusher - 19th February 2007 at 10:23
I admire your dedication cycling all the way from St Ives to OW!!
Errr….. should make clear it’s a motorbike I ride.
I should imagine it would be a nice cycle ride in the summer, only 60 mile round trip. 😀 😀 😀
Brian
By: wessex boy - 19th February 2007 at 09:44
The thermometer on my bike was reading +9c but I could still see my breath turning white in front of me.
Brian
Brian,
I admire your dedication cycling all the way from St Ives to OW!!:D
I presume that, with the weather, Janie didn’t manage to get over there in the Chippy?
By: BlueRobin - 18th February 2007 at 23:20
Dare I ask about ACSS and its next flight? Good to see it back together again anyroad. Hope to make the next one, if not exams at Shuttleworth in a fortnight may mean I shall be visiting sooner.
By: Pen Pusher - 18th February 2007 at 23:05
I thought i saw you walking around with a monopod. I think it was you that let me into the shop as you left.
Certainly was:D
Brian
By: The Blue Max - 18th February 2007 at 22:48
Great pics, had hoped to visit OW today by Stearman but the weather had other idea’s:rolleyes:
By: ollieholmes - 18th February 2007 at 22:10
I thought i saw you walking around with a monopod. I think it was you that let me into the shop as you left.
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