P38ace From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 108 posts, RR: 0 Posted (3 years 5 months 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 2405 times:
Well for my B-Day I got a Nikon D300 with a 18-55mm lens and a 55-200mm lens. I went to KPHX and it was alittle overcast and I really didnt care I have always used a P&S camera and this is my first DSLR. So here are a couple shoots enjoy. And I am really open to constructive critism.
P38ace From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 108 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (3 years 5 months 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 2383 times:
Thanks I am still concerned about the editing part. I think I know how to take pics but how do I know what part to edit. Personally I think there perfect, but I know better. So thts my next trial.
I was wondering why you would start off with a D300... that's some pretty good equipment to get started with. Seems you forgot a -0 though...(it's a D3000).
Anyway, looking at the originals, they look pretty good for your first shots. You might want to turn off the auto-ISO if you plan to do any uploading, and for editing, just watch your cropping.
P38ace From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 108 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (3 years 5 months 2 days 8 hours ago) and read 2313 times:
Yes your are correct its a D3000. And I did some cropping was it to much? And I think I turned the ISO to 400. Still learning. Thanks for the comments,
JakTrax From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2005, 4735 posts, RR: 8 Reply 5, posted (3 years 5 months 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 2272 times:
Definitely auto ISO off and shoot at ISO200 while you're starting out. Also use aperture priority mode at F7.1-11 for aircraft until you learn how to properly use full manual.
UnattendedBag From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 2240 posts, RR: 1 Reply 7, posted (3 years 5 months 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 2238 times:
Quoting P38ace (Thread starter): So here are a couple shoots enjoy. And I am really open to constructive critism.
Looking through most of them, it looks like you cut at least some part of the aircraft off in the picture (nose, tail, wing). It's best to photograph the aircraft with some dead space around it so you can rotate and crop it later and still have the entire aircraft in the picture.
JohnKrist From Sweden, joined Jan 2005, 1340 posts, RR: 5 Reply 8, posted (3 years 5 months 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 2204 times:
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You are lucky to have such a nice airport so close
Like the others said, avoid auto and try to fiddle around with settings and check what happens. That's the good part of digital photography: you don't have to waste 50 rolls of film to learn
Framing, make sure you get all of the a/c in the frame, you cut off stabs and tips etc
Exposure, a bit overexposed
Editing, try the small but very important steps in photoshop, adjust levels, sharpening and colour.
I like your images though, they are not dull a/c on a blue background, keep it up and you'll be an ace in no time!
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WellI l looked at my settings and I had auto ISO off. Does it reset each time. I didhave my ISO turned to 400. I needto figure out how to work the apiture. I will read the manuel.
Cprenger7 From United States of America, joined Oct 2009, 20 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (3 years 4 months 4 weeks ago) and read 1980 times:
Jason -
I am in the same situation as you, but I have a Nikon D60. I browsed through your photos on flickr and they are really good! I went out yesterday to Sky Harbor to try and find some good spots to shoot from, but struggled a bit. Based on some of your pictures it looks as if you found some good places! Any tips/suggestions as to where to go at PHX?
Cprenger7 From United States of America, joined Oct 2009, 20 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (3 years 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 1911 times:
I tried that this afternoon...Great results! Thanks a bunch
P38ace From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 108 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (3 years 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 1881 times:
Cant beat the garages. It might cost no more then 6 bucks to hang out on the top. Never have anyone harrass you either. You chould email me we could go together.
Iwnafly@yahoo.com
I am off the next three days plan on going one of those days probably tuesday with my son. So let me know.
Creep From United States of America, joined Mar 2009, 70 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (3 years 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 1831 times:
Another PHX guy, here...
Other good spots are at the entrances to the Mohave South (west side of 24st just past Old Tower Road) and old Tonto East (East side of 24st just North of the I-10 overpass) employee lots. Find a place to park your car nearby and then just walk there. Landing and departing traffic will past right over the top of your head from those locations.
If traffic is west flow you'll want to be at South Mohave, if it is east flow, either lot will provide ample traffic up close.
I'm an airport employee, so I'll actually just show up to work a little early and shoot from within the lot for a bit.
Packcheer From United States of America, joined Nov 2008, 323 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (3 years 4 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 1758 times:
Glad to know I'm not the only one who recently got a D3000 with the 18-55 and the 55-200 mm lenses...
I'm heading out to RDU (Sorry I'm not from the Left side of the country) tomorrow. I'm taking my little brother (he's 16 and not so little) to work the scanner and maybe the video camera.....
So far, I've had it for 3 days, and I love the D3000
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