Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have not been on one in flight, either, Mark. They usually don't benefit much from a parachute, since a skillful pilot can put it down by autorotation if the engine should fail. 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 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Airport July 31 >I think the wind would put the fear of god into you in the helicopter > photography racket to the point where your head would be safe on your > shoulders. > I've never been ON a helicopter yet I bet they are scary. That's what I > hear > at least. > When you jump out of a helicopter with a parachute when its falling does > it > chop your head off? Just asking! I'd guess it would. Although those rotors > don't seem to go very fast. > > Mark William Rabiner > Photography > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ > > >> From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:48:19 -0500 >> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Airport July 31 >> >> 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 >>> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >