Trackie Snaps

Airframes · 10-10-2008, 02:42 PM

Thats a lovely shot of the Sabre, Trackend. Last time I saw one was about three(?) years ago, as it flew directly over my house at about 2,000 feet. I'm a bit out of touch with the airshow circuit these days, where's the Sabre based? BTW, if you need Lanc interior shots, I should have a selection of the BBMF Lanc on trannies, which I took in '83 when I did the AV production.
Also got the East Kirkby one, IF I can find the negs!
Terry.

RabidAlien · 10-11-2008, 04:33 PM

Quick tip from one "accomplished ameture" photographer to another...seriously consider picking up a polarizer. No matter what you're shooting (unless, for artistic purposes, you WANT some reflections on certain surfaces), your skies will really pop, the clouds will stand out, and your "average vacation shot" will look more like what you would see in a Nat'l Geographic magazine. Otherwise, EXCELLENT shooting, bro!

trackend · 10-14-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Airframes

Thats a lovely shot of the Sabre, Trackend. Last time I saw one was about three(?) years ago, as it flew directly over my house at about 2,000 feet. I'm a bit out of touch with the airshow circuit these days, where's the Sabre based?
Terry.

Its Duxfords Sabre Terry

I use Polarizing filters and Skylight depending on conditions RA but much of the time in the UK it is flat grey overcast rather than defined cloud cover the only real alternative is cut and paste layers in Pshop using a stock of cloud images.

Hi Roman I'll do a Jpeg CD for you and post it to you in the next few weeks
The DVD was late this link is what you need to get a copy Flying Legends 2008 DVD Latest News: A small production delay means the DVD will now be available by 15th September

RabidAlien · 10-14-2008, 07:58 AM

Kewl! I still run into folks who think that since everything is digital now, they don't need filters anymore.

Airframes · 10-14-2008, 08:35 AM

Know what you mean, Rabid. Very recently had a conversation with a guy who was adament that his digital camera did everything for him, and so he didn't need filters. When asked so how come he had a yellow cast on some interior, artificial light shots, he said his PC would take care of that! Love to see what he tries to do with the ones taken under fluroescent light!
I'm looking into digital SLR's at the moment, to either replace or accompany my old 35mm bodies and lenses; really hacks me off that the lens fittings and filter sizes are different!! Anybody want to buy 2 bodies, 4 lenses etc......!!

seesul · 10-14-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by trackend

Its Duxfords Sabre Terry

I use Polarizing filters and Skylight depending on conditions RA but much of the time in the UK it is flat grey overcast rather than defined cloud cover the only real alternative is cut and paste layers in Pshop using a stock of cloud images.

Hi Roman I'll do a Jpeg CD for you and post it to you in the next few weeks
The DVD was late this link is what you need to get a copy Flying Legends 2008 DVD Latest News: A small production delay means the DVD will now be available by 15th September

Thanks for the link Lee. Will check it out.

trackend · 10-19-2008, 01:44 PM

My first attempt at layering with PShop

GrauGeist · 10-19-2008, 02:06 PM

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My first attempt at layering with PShop

Nice job!

I use nothing but layers in Photoshop and Paintshop, always keeping the master file "just in case" something ever happens to the .jpg copy

evangilder · 10-20-2008, 07:33 AM

Nicely done, Lee.

Layers are the way to go.

Terry, I don't use any filters either and do all of my post processing in photoshop. I have had varying degrees of luck with filters on my digitals. Sometimes you get additional glare, and at other times it has softened the focus. In some cases the focus was so off, the photos were unusable for anything of any size. If you set things right, you can use the filters in photoshop to correct colors, etc.

Gnomey · 10-20-2008, 09:03 AM

I only have a circular polariser which I use in good sunlight as a filter. Even then I do a little bit of work in Photoshop - normally adjusting levels and sometimes contrast/exposure.

That is a nice use of Photoshop Lee.

Airframes · 10-21-2008, 09:51 AM

Thanks for that, Eric and Gnomey. It's worth knowing as I'm looking to buy a digital SLR. Interesting to hear about the effect on focus, could it be the 'Autofocus' trying to focus on the filter element first? If so, I hope I can get a manual overide, as I'll need to use 80A or 80B filters quite a lot for artificial light work.
BTW Lee, I think that Corporal must have eaten all the Hershy Bars!
Good first attempt, I like the 'mood' of the monochrome with the spot colour.
Terry.

trackend · 10-21-2008, 01:53 PM

I picked up my Nikon D200 body for £500 Terry as they are out of date now and showing there age compared to the later models. Pity I didnt know a few months ago you were on the hunt I got rid of my Nikon D50 for £180 with 18-55mm Nikon and Tamaron 70 - 300mm lenses it was an entry level dslr camera but really good value even when new, lenses were a bit soft and the Tamaron autofocus was noisy though both were still capable lenses .

These 2 shots were taken on my D50 the first is with a 50-500mm Sigma and the second with the Tamaron at 300mm
Neither has been tampered with in Pshop just cropped and resized in MS office picture manager you can see a bit of dirt on the lens (first shot infront of the tail fin) which normally I would clone out and pump the colours a tad.

Airframes · 10-21-2008, 02:46 PM

Very nice, Lee! Yup, had I known, that would have done me, as I'm restricted with what I do these days; I just want the convenience of digital, with the flexibility and latitude of SLR. I'm trying to keep to a budget, but I've looked at the Nikon D60 and the Sony Alpha300. Nothing wrong with the Nikon, but I found it a bit 'clumpy', both in handling, and the lens etc. It's more me with this stupid arthritis than the camera. Jessops have a good package deal with the Sony, with a 18 - 70mm and a 50 - 200mm, plus flashcard, at £429. The camera itself has built in 1.4 and 2x converter, but the big bonus, for my needs, is the tiltable LCD screen, easy lens, and macro on the 200mm. It's a 10.2 Mp, which is more than enough for me. Only thing is, I'll have to raise some cash first, so I might actually sell my original Olympus OM1 bodies and lenses, which I've had since new, in 1982!
If you know anyone who might want these well respected classics, I'm open to realistic offers!!

evangilder · 10-21-2008, 11:52 PM

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Terry, but film cameras are really tough to sell these days and most folks want digitals. I have a pile of old film gear here that I couldn't get rid of for pennies on the dollar, sadly. Keep an eye out for used DSLRs. You can find good ones at good prices.

Buying the D200 was a sharp decision, Lee. I wish I had gotten that instead of the D80. Not that there is anything terribly wrong with the D80, but the metering on it is a temperamental pain. I have gotten used to it and know how to make it work for me now, but I think the D200 would have been better. Getting the D200 as the D300 was coming out definitely helped drive the 200 pricing down and it's still a great camera.

I am a bit surprised that you ditched the D50 though. I still use mine quite a bit and keep the 18-200 on it at shows to shoot statics and short taxi shots. That way, I don't have to switch lenses on the tarmac with all the dust blowing around. I have taken over 50,000 shots with the D50 and it still keeps going. It's been a solid performer since the first shot.

Airframes · 10-22-2008, 02:30 PM

Thanks Eric, I know what you mean about film cameras. There are some in the UK who will buy the Olympus, more as a 'collectible' I suspect, but I don't expect to get a good offer! Just as well really, as I don't really want to part with them, they still have some uses.
Terry.