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Samuel32

RE: 400 F/5.6 On 1.6x Crop Camera

I have the 100-400L and the 400 F/5.6 on both 1.3 and 1.6 crop. For Sunny airshows the 400 F/5.6 is the lens you want. I never go below ISO 200 with that lens because it needs atleast 1/640 for sharp shots. (I have shaky hands). Its sharper than the 100-400L. If you also shoot airliners get the 100-...

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Samuel32

RE: Canon's New 400/2.8II..simply Staggering.

Thanks for sharing. Mind blowing samples. I love my gear (1D3 + 400 5.<acronym title="Aklak (Canada)">6L</acronym>), but when I see the samples above I start dreaming again.... Especially the low light stuff. With the Canon 1D line going completely full frame the 400 2.8 <acronym title="Business Air...

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Samuel32

RE: EF 400mm F/5.6L USM Aviation Experiences Sought

Have 100-40L and 400 F/5.6. Can only confirm what others have said: Great Lens, needs a lot of light (sometimes means going to ISO 200 before the rest of the gang). Sharp from edge to edge. Fast <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym>. Buy a Monopod with a Swivel Head ( Manfrotto). Never leave the ...

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Samuel32

RE: Next Upgrade For Reach And IQ?

Hey Ron, I was (am) in the same Boat. 7D: For my taste, and a few other A.net Spotters (Urs Zimmermann for example) its ISO performance is worse than the 40D (which we both had before). 5D2: 3 Years old, i'd wait for the 5D3 which is expected this fall or Jan/Early Feb 2012 at the latest. 1DXX: I we...

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Samuel32

RE: Best Camera For Spotting?

Nikkon D7000 or Canon T3i (600D). Both are great. Both are winners. Both can deliver more than most people will ever need. There is no wrong choice. Both kit lenses are fine, and are great for learning. Nikkon has better ISO. Canon has a bigger selection of good affordable lenses. (300 F4, 400 F5.6,...

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Samuel32

Apple Macs Affecting How You See Photos?

MBP Matt Screens are pretty well calibrated from factory. Don't have any experience with the Glossy Screen. For web you won't notice that much of a difference before/after calibration. For printing you would see a bigger difference. Imac glossy screens a bit more punchy in saturation and contrast, b...

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Samuel32

RE: Adobe Lightroom 3 Sharpening

I've tried everything and found out I get the best results with... wait for it.... output sharpening in the export panel. Do a little digging and it turns out Output Export Sharpening is a very very basic version of Nik Software Sharpener. I am very picky when its comes to sharpening and I've been v...

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Samuel32

RE: Photographers, Please Vote!

Was about to open a thread about it.

Jakob's great shot is not the problem.... Someone please explain me those other two down there.

Sam,

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Samuel32

RE: Nikkor 600mm F/4.0G Vrii And 1.7x TC

I would go for the <acronym title="TACV C Verde Airlines">VR</acronym> lens. There are a lot of spotting locations where you just can't setup a chunky tripod with a wembley head. I have a Canon 400 F/5.6 and there are a lot of situations where I wish I would have <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA...

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Samuel32

RE: Best Place To Spot In Europe

Why viewing deck? Their nice but there are better locations. Viewing Decks in Europe: <acronym title="Dusseldorf - International (Rhein-Ruhr / Lohausen) (DUS / EDDL), Germany">DUS</acronym> <acronym title="Frankfurt am Main (Rhein-Main AB) (FRA / FRF / EDDF), Germany">FRA</acronym> <acronym title="Z...

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Samuel32

RE: Embedded Color Profile Stripped Off Upon Uploading

I've been living with this Problem since 07. Haven't found a solution. I just bump the saturation and vibrance in lightroom or export the shot to <acronym title="Ukraine International Airlines">PS</acronym>, turn on proofing and bump the saturation. I might give Dan's method another go. I haven't tr...

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Samuel32

RE: New Feature Added To Photo Display

+1 on a bit distracting.

Good feature, great idea, please keep it. Let it blend more into the background.

Sam,

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Samuel32

RE: Strange Canon 100-400L Problem

If you've cleaned out the lens mount and contact points thoroughly and it still shows up I'd send it in. You've guys got the best Canon service on the planet so I wouldn't think twice about sending it in, especially if its still under warrenty. Send it to the Canon Center in New Jersey (forgot exact...

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Samuel32

RE: Mysterious LHR Spot...

Was wondering the same thing. Nice change form the blue sky shots.

Sam,

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Samuel32

RE: Dilution Of Quality In "PHOTOGRAPHERS' Choice" II

I'm dign' todays photog choice... Always wanted to take a shot like that.

Sam,

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Samuel32

RE: Let It Snow!

I really hope we get another crystal clear day like Jan 30. I was 3 km from the runway, 400mm + crop on a 40D: <center><a href="/photo/Singapore-Airlines/Boeing-777-312-ER/1815536/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/photo/S...

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RE: Dilution Of Quality In "PHOTOGRAPHERS' Choice" II

Most of the time its the same country, sadly. You can go through the top 15 and you can easily pick out the rigged ones. <acronym title="Air Fiji and Continental Airways (Russian Federation)">PC</acronym> should be la creme de la creme, a source of inspiration and ideas. I'll admit I don't vote too ...

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Samuel32

RE: Rejection Reason: "not Sure..."

It's probably a mistake or a system error. Wait till a screener points out the real reason for the rejection.

Seagul is not a problem.

Sam,

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Samuel32

RE: Post-Screening: Quality Soft

Another Issue:

If I reupload these shots more sharpened they will get rejected for over sharpened, and at their current state there are already jaggies popping out of all edges. (Some of which I can't get of rid of even in post).

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Samuel32

Post-Screening: Quality Soft

I just got a batch back which really makes me scratch my head, so I'm here for your help. I got this back for soft: <a href="http://www.airliners.net/procphotos/rejphoto.main?filename=z1286617107.118img_0272fgspd2.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.airliners.net/procphotos/...=z1286617107.118img_0272fg...

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Samuel32

RE: Schoolboy Mistake

I always shoot off a frame before I leave the house with the camera. Though I once forgot the 100-400L, my only big Zoom. A friend lent me his 24-105, but after driving 1 hour I felt like a complete idiot.

Sam,

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Samuel32

RE: 1DMK3 AF Settings (100-400L)

ANITIX87: Thanks but..... you kind of wrote the obvious (stuff you are suppose to know when you upgrade to the A game) I meant C.Fn.III-2. I couldn't give a damn what people say about the AF, because I've seen enough images, for example Darren's ace pics and others which convinced me a long time ago...

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Samuel32

RE: Q: Editing Technique & Jagged Lines

If there are a few small jaggies around flaps for example, airline titles, or reg there shouldn't be a problem, but if the whole image suffers from a million jaggies than it most likely won't get accepted. My technique is to make a copy of the main layer in photoshop. I sharpen the top copy and eras...

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Samuel32

RE: 1DMK3 AF Settings (100-400L)

Lets calm down here. I bought the MK3, I'm happy with image quality, ISO, and all I need to do is tailor the AF settings for the 100-400L which has a rather slow AF.

Simon what AF tracking sensitivity do you use?

Sam,

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Samuel32

RE: 1DMK3 AF Settings (100-400L)

Thanks for the input Simon. I was again at the airport yesterday, and again got out of focus material with the center point (no assist points on) UNTILL I selected all the AF points in Servo mode. After that all was in focus, and what was blurry was due to user error because of low shutter speed. I ...

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Samuel32

RE: Heat Haze: Is It Possible To Remove It?

Reduce the amount of air you are shooting through: In other words get closer to your subject.

Sam,

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Samuel32

1DMK3 AF Settings (100-400L)

Hello there, I got myself a used MK3 the other day (from B&H used dep.) and had I rough time today getting sharp shots with my 100-400L at the airport. (Almost all blurry or out of focus at 1/640 or 1/800... ouch) On the 40D I used to use only the center point, shoot and forget and it worked. I ...

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Samuel32

RE: To Get A Top Xx/hr Photo...

The 77W also does trick, gets a lot more views then a330, doesn't matter what kind of shot.

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Samuel32

RE: Anyone Using A Canon 7D

I was thinking about upgrading to a 7D from my 40D, but I think I am going to get a used MKIII instead. I want: better image quality, low noise, microadjustment, and a tool which will help me get more keeper. I'll keep the 40D for the 10-22. I friend lent me a 1DMKII few years back for a couple of m...

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Samuel32

RE: Your Favourite Types Of Photography?

Strobing! I've caught the McNally fewer and try to integrate a flash in everyshot possible. Other then that I love car photography. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/swissphoto/3934159704/" title="Ferrari 430 by Sam.cr2, ><a href=" http:="" target="_blank"/><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.co...

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Samuel32

RE: Ultra Fast Screening - Thanks!

I love how in almost every second post there are quiet a few people which completely turn the thread around 180* and turn it into complain-fest.

Grow up

/Screeners, thanks for your hard work.

[Edited 2010-02-20 10:22:13]

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Samuel32

RE: Photo Editing Laptop - Such A Thing Exist?

I replaced my desktop and old laptop with a fully specced 17" MacBook Pro with a Matte Screen. I was going to get an Alienware or Dell but in the end went for the MBP. Its also got excellent built in speakers. I've had it for 2 years now and dropped in a 500GB 7.2k rpm drive and still don't need any...

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Samuel32

RE: Your Own Favourite Of 2009

Here is mine: Simple, but all came together just perfectly. Sun was seconds from setting. I've done most of my spotting in Madrid this year. The only location accessible by pub-transport is quiet boring so I always love trying to make the best of it, trying to find new angles. <center><font colo...

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Samuel32

RE: Canon EF 100-400 Age Issues

I've had mine 3.5 years now and I sent mine to calibration. The shots are sharper now BUT Canon Switzerland made it back focus and can't correct it anymore. I think lens elements shift around after a few years of extensive use.

Sam,

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Samuel32

RE: Very Pleased With My New Canon 7D

They lit up a CLS 63 AMG?!

I'm torn between upgrading to 7D or getting some L glass. I'm not very convinced about ISO 400 on the 7D just yet.

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Samuel32

RE: Air To Air Photograpy In A Studio?!

Bahhh, he should seriously invest in a softbox... <img src="/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="Big grin"> As a nutty strobist myself strobing an aircraft is on my to do list, but showing up at the approach with 5 light stands and flashing aircraft on short final is probably goi...

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Samuel32

Post Screening - Soft/Quality (INNflight)

Nice motive, not too sharp which is a nice for a change, like Jwilson's and other bunch's work over at FM, but a.net likes a bit sharper then them.

Though as Rotate said, nose section (cockpit windows) is a bit soft.

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Samuel32

RE: Canon 7D Noise Compared To 40D

Dehowie: Don't take Fred too serious. I agree with you on comparing Megapixies. BUT most users that complain don't even own the camera and just do an armchair analysis on Fred. It's turned into Dpreview. Wait till the 1DMK4 master thread opens and you'll see all non 1D users complain while the other...

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Samuel32

RE: Canon 7D Noise Compared To 40D

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Samuel32

Canon 7D Noise Compared To 40D

I'm tempted to upgrade to the 7D. I have the 40D at the moment and I am pretty happy with the cam, but she's starting shown signs of age, and Canon Service Switzerland still can't calibrate it (I sent the camera in 3 times...) though the results are fine. (micro adjustment therefor very attractive i...

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Samuel32

RE: Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

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Samuel32

RE: What Frustrates You Most About 'plane Photogra

Weather: - Hazy Clouds that drain the contrast - Fat Cumulus that get in the way. I always have my mind set that when the special will arrive there WILL be a fat cloud. With great light you can make ANYTHING look good. - Heat Haze: Though I can often live with it knowing Winter brings better light a...

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Samuel32

RE: Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

AND NOW, its time for the A.net COOL WALL!! At the momment the only reason Canon is holding up with Nikon is because of the lenses. Lets hope Canon makes a nice comeback with the MK4. D3s looks like a good camera, but what was wrong with the <acronym title="Daallo Airlines (Djibouti/Somalia)">D3</ac...

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Samuel32

RE: Madrid Military Parade FlyBys: Shooting Location?

Spencer,

Torrejon would be my first destination if there was better access with public transport.

Sam,

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Samuel32

Madrid Military Parade FlyBys: Shooting Location?

Tomorow Oct 12 is Spain's national day and their throwing a huge parade here in Madrid Their gonna throw a bit of everything in their fleet in the air (Chinooks, EFs, Bugs, <acronym title="Carpatian Air Transport (Hungary)">KC</acronym>'s, S-Hawks) and I was wondering where the best position is to s...

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Samuel32

RE: Plane Spotting @ Madrid Airport 26th Sept 2009

I'll be at the mound most of Saturday, its been windy the last few days here in Madrid (even caught a cold) so bring some kind of windbreaker. Its 25 C* but I still managed to get sick... You have a pretty good 180* view from the mound. For some shots you only need 50mm, for others you can use 400mm...

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Samuel32

RE: Media Credentials

The thing that has helped me the most is having your own good looking website, which in adition shows stuff you've been credited with. That helps a lot for freelancers. Now there are quiet a few events which you need to be part of something bigger to get access. Though I had a funny experience back ...

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Samuel32

RE: What Are The "must Haves" In AV-Photography

Experience.

In my opinion the most important thing.

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Samuel32

RE: Show Us Your Picture With The Least Views

From my earlier days: 470 views... not bad for the worst one <center><a href="/open.file/1251667/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/1251667/M/" target="_blank">View Medium <IMG SRC="/photos/small/7/6/6/1251667....

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Samuel32

RE: Canon 70-200 F2.8 VS. F4 Is?

Tough one... Get the 2.8 when your going to use the lens a lot next to aviation. If your only going to shoot planes then F/4 IS. My 100-400L for example is only used for aviation... wide angles zoom and prime lenses for everything else. [Edited 2009-05-04 10:34:40] [Edited 2009-05-04 1...

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