Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You may be able to manage with your 35mm lens, but I've found that the plain vanilla 50mm focal length is often just right for aerials. Try to borrow one for your M6 if you can. The less gear the better -- avoid having to fumble around with lenses and extra cameras. Keep it very simple your first time out. Use whatever film you're most comfortable with in the 100 ASA range. A shutter speed of 1/500 should keep you out of trouble re: motion. Three key points, though. First, you want to do this with a pilot who's flown this kind of job before. Ask and be sure. Talk about the job with him/her thoroughly, in advance, on the ground. It can be awfully frustrating to have to do multiple passes (time = $) to get the views you really need. A helicopter can be an even nicer shooting platform than a fixed wing aircraft, provided the pilot is really on the ball. Second, it's much better if you don't have to shoot through glass or plexi windows. See if a door or window can be removed -- but KEEP THAT SEATBELT ON AT ALL TIMES! Third, pick a day and time that is as haze-free as possible. This is also one of those times when a UV or skylight filter wil help. This can be really fun stuff and you may end up delighted with the shots you get on your first try. Then you're hooked for life. Emanuel Lowi Montreal ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca