On Mon, Mar 15, 1999 at 10:25:47AM -0700, Chuck Castleton wrote:
> Another question - I'm going to Alaska next month and may get a chance
> to do some flying in a small plane. Any suggestions for getting good
> aerial shots with my OM-1?
1) Try to have the window out of the way completely when you take pictures.
Depending on the aircraft, this can range from simple to impossible. Look
for one where the window will fold up under the wing. A good number of
high-wing aircraft from Cessna and other manufacturers will do this; most
low-wing aircraft will not.
2) The only connection between the camera and the airframe should be your
butt on the seat, not counting seat belts. Aircraft vibrate. A LOT. Resting
the camera against the window frame or something similar will do more harm
than good. This also implies using the highest shutter speed you can to
reduce the effects of vibration. Since you're going to be flying at
effectively infinite distances from your subject anyway, you don't have to
worry about depth of field effects of wider apertures.
3) A UV filter is mandatory, and you may wish to consider a mild warming
filter as well.
4) Before you depart, discuss your plans with the pilot. He'll be able to
accomodate your wishes better, and you won't surprise him by doing something
he doesn't expect when he doesn't need distractions. You can also help him
obey any speed restrictions that opening the window fully may impose on the
aircraft.
Good luck...I wish I was doing that.
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