Shooting stills at an air show

Jackie Morton · September 6th, 2009, 05:35 PM

Thanks guys.

Jon Fairhurst · September 6th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Polster

The rule of thumb for handholding is 1 to 1 1/2 times shutter for the focal length you are shooting.

So 300mm would need 1/320th to 1/500th to get a sharp image without camera shake.

Also, IS is said to give you a couple of stops or so. That means 1/80th to 1/125th with IS on. Having owned the 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS, this is pretty realistic.

Ben Longden · September 6th, 2009, 08:26 PM

Yes. If the subject is static.

Generally, if the AC is prop driven, then you want to blur the blades. That makes it look natural in flight.

Ben

September 6th, 2009, 05:35 PM	#16
Jackie Morton Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buffalo, USA Posts: 63	Thanks guys.

September 6th, 2009, 08:26 PM	#18
Ben Longden Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Echuca, Victoria, Australiamate Posts: 179	Yes. If the subject is static. Generally, if the AC is prop driven, then you want to blur the blades. That makes it look natural in flight. Ben