Airshow Pics

[Qcumber]

49 minutes ago, Slippa said:

How’d it go, any pics? And how’s that long lens? 

It was good thanks. I got a few good pics but have not had chance to post any yet. I'm off this week so will upload some. 

[Qcumber]

Some photos from Duxford finale air show last month

 

[Slippa]

Nice .

Makes me want one of those lenses, you get right on top of em with it. Love the light in the PR Spit shot. Like that Pony one too. 

I’d need that monopod too and someone to carry it all . Might start writing to Santa, see how it goes? 

[Qcumber]

On 11/18/2024 at 4:25 AM, Slippa said:

Nice .

Makes me want one of those lenses, you get right on top of em with it. Love the light in the PR Spit shot. Like that Pony one too. 

I’d need that monopod too and someone to carry it all . Might start writing to Santa, see how it goes? 

My Tamron 150-500mm is heavy but not as heavy as most. I mainly hand hold although I do have a monopod and gimbal head tripod. With second camera and a couple of other lenses, a folding stool, waterproofs etc., it adds up to quite a lot of weight! 

[Slippa]

Years ago I’d use a little palm sized camcorder and mostly film everything. A little bag with batteries and spare tapes was no bother to carry.

These days it can get a bit much. I take a backpack camera bag with two cameras, a long and short lens, prime lenses sometimes, batteries, a cleaning kit and god knows what else. Lugging it about can be a bit of a pain and I’ve had my eye on one of these ‘camping cart’ type things. I’ve told Mrs Slippa she can be in charge of it when the show’s over as I could hop in too, maybe have a nap but she hits me every time I mention it. 

Wonder what she’ll make of my long lens idea? I almost bought an extender for the last trip but read they can be dodgy at focusing with ‘sports’ photography and left it for now. I know someone else with a beast too and his pics keep tempting me into getting one. Would be ideal for Duxford, apart from the extra luggage o course. 

Dear Santa… 

 

[Qcumber]

Not airshow pics but I still found them exciting. Sofia Military Museum. 

There are "five" Mig 21 Bis

Edited March 17 by Qcumber