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 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