Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Mark, I was close enough that, when he added collective pitch to prepare for liftoff, the outflow from the rotor shook me pretty good. I really wasn't expecting that. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark at rabinergroup.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Airport July 31 > The expression "if your shot isn't good enough get closer" only applies to > helicopter photography to a certain extent or you start missing major > body > parts. > Also cliffs! > > Mark William Rabiner > Photography > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ > > >> From: Bill Pearce <billcpearce at cox.net> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:34:20 -0500 >> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Airport July 31 >> >> Jim, >> >> Generally nice photos. Still, they are a little static. With prop planes, >> I >> have found that a shutter speed of 1/125 is perfect for good prop blade >> blur >> but sharp otherwise. Don't know what the magic number is for helicopters, >> though. Still, with digital, cut and try is much easier. Were it me, I >> would >> go for a blurred blade about 4-6 time the chord. >> >> Bill Pearce >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Jim Nichols >> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:02 PM >> To: LUG at Leica-Users.org >> Cc: Olympus Camera Discussion >> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Airport July 31 >> >> Jimmy is a man who wears many hats at the local airport. I enjoy >> visiting >> with him when I catch him at his desk. Here is Jimmy's corner: >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Jimmy.jpg.html >> >> While I was on the ramp, the Vanderbilt Lifeflight unit received a call. >> The helicopter was soon rolled out and making ready for the flight: >> >> Warming up: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Warm-Up.jpg.html >> >> Lifting off: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Lift+Off.jpg.html >> >> Departure: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Departure.jpg.html >> >> If you view these large, you may note two red children painted beneath >> the >> rotor. This indicates that this unit has an infant care kit on board. >> >> All with the E-1 and Leica Elmarit-R 28mm >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >