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June 15, 2006 at 11:11 pm in reply to: HARS SUPER CONSTELLATION #465265

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For a fleeting moment, looking through the viewfinder, I had the image of the Connie knocking me flat. Then reason prevailed, I stood my ground and got the shot. That’s all that matters, isn’t it?

June 14, 2006 at 6:52 pm in reply to: La Ferte Alais, Saturday Pt 2 – The heavy metal #465439

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La Ferte Alais, Saturday Pt 2 – The heavy metal

Stunning does not adequately describe these wonderful shots.

June 14, 2006 at 10:28 am in reply to: Wanaka F-111 #465459

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F-111

The NZedders had some problem with allowing the pair of RAAF F-111’s to enter. Something about nuclear capability. In the end they OKd on the Tuesday beforehand. Then thay had to let in another one carrying replacement parts for on of the original pair which had to make an emergency landing at Harewood NZAF base.

The RAAF might have been a bit nervous, too. At least two previous deployments there over the years resulted in “incidents” The remains of one “incident” now tours Australian airshows on a trailer… just the escape capsule.

The image is “as shot” save for slight tuning of “shadow and highlight” in Photoshop CS. Plus a small crop to make the proportions more attractive.

Thanks for the compliment.

June 14, 2006 at 10:13 am in reply to: Where shall i buy online and what brand #460973

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Bite the bullet. Buy a Canon 20D, 30D, 350D or Nikon D70s. Then fit the best lens you can afford. Some people get good results with Sigmas and Tamrons. I splurged and bought several Canon “L” pro lenses and have never looked back. The difference is astounding.

DSLRS magnify the lens by a factor of 1.6 (Canon) or 1.5 (Nikon) so a 100 mm turns into a 160mm. A Canon 70-200 L (preferably f2.8 with Image stablisation) or Nikon equivalent) works pretty well as a starter lens if you are into shelling out for top quality.

If you ar not able to buy a DSLR then use something like a Canon EOS 50 or 300 film camera but you must have an “L” lens or a really good “other brand” if you plan to be able to make stunning images.

There is no shutter lag with DSLRS. Do not muck about with even the best compacts such as Canon Ixus 55 or Nikon equivalent. They are nice for happy snaps and some good ones, at that.

I hope this helps. I was where you are now 2 years ago. I could’t even spell fotogrowfer, now I are one!

June 14, 2006 at 9:59 am in reply to: Transferring slides to a digital format #460976

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There are two ways I know of:

1. Buy a device which screws onto the lens or via an adapter to the camera itself.

The slide is placed in the slot and illuminated either by its own bulb or a suitable external source. You might have to watch the “white balance”. With the Canon 20D, for example, using RAW allows modification of the white balance in Photoshop CS so this is not a problem.

2. Put the slide into an appropriate holder in a scanner designed for this purpose. This might be difficult as the slide might have to be demounted so it stays in focus. You will need to research this one.

I haven’t tried either system but #1 is the way I would try if I ever get around to coping my collection of slides from the early 1970s in Canada and England.

I would be interested to learn how you get on. It might be a bit like meeting your old girlfriend after 40 years and finding that she has aged more than a little. Of course, she might say the same thing!

June 14, 2006 at 1:53 am in reply to: TEMORA AVIATION MUSEUM NSW #465484

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Thanks Neal. I had a look at your site and there are some great shots. Green with envy of those who live in England and have access to so many opportunities to photograph at airshows.

Here is another shot of the Hudson at Temora last October. This was published in Aero Australia Magazine issue 8.

June 13, 2006 at 11:53 am in reply to: TEMORA AVIATION MUSEUM NSW #465608

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Woops, Cessna 02-A

June 13, 2006 at 11:51 am in reply to: TEMORA AVIATION MUSEUM NSW #465610

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The shots were taken with a Canon 20D with a 300mm, f4 “L” with image stabilisation. The shutter speed was in the vicinity of 1/160th sec. The 20D and the “L” lenses are the best investment I could have made without going to a 12 megagapixel body.

June 4, 2006 at 11:17 pm in reply to: One heck of an Old Warden military pagent! #467542

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Old Warden

Magnificent shots Darren. Wish I was there.

June 3, 2006 at 12:15 pm in reply to: Warbirds over Wananaka images #467930

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Warbirds over Wanaka Photos

These didn’t upload with the others.

June 3, 2006 at 12:12 pm in reply to: Warbirds over Wananaka images #468029

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More from Wanaka

Just a few more tonight. Kid with new toy! Yes, “Wanaka” is spelled “Wanaka.

June 3, 2006 at 11:21 am in reply to: 100-400L lense 2x convertor #460997

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Apparently the autofocus does not function because the minimum aperture is too small. The 1.4 EXII works well but never a substitute for a lens on its own. See the handbook for further information.

June 3, 2006 at 11:09 am in reply to: Warbirds over Wananaka images #468063

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More images from Wanaka 2006

Here are some featuring Svetlana Kapanina. 🙂

June 3, 2006 at 10:43 am in reply to: Warbirds over Wananaka images #468094

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Warbirds over Wanaka

Here are a few of mine from Wanaka 2006.

June 3, 2006 at 9:59 am in reply to: Just Jane #468153

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Great shots. I plan to go to see and ride in JJ someday soon. planeimages
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