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kb9tdj
5th of June 2009 (Fri), 19:31
Beware the hog!

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Bobster
5th of June 2009 (Fri), 19:41
WOoT go hawg!

#3 looks like you didn't quite nail it
kb9tdj
5th of June 2009 (Fri), 20:00
WOoT go hawg!

#3 looks like you didn't quite nail it

Yeah, I had some focus issues today at the airshow that I'm still trying to figure out. Maybe my lens microadjustment was off for long distances or something. I'm kinda bummed out about it because I've got a LOT of otherwise great pics that are slightly out of focus.
Bobster
5th of June 2009 (Fri), 20:10
300mm with a x1.4?
kb9tdj
5th of June 2009 (Fri), 20:15
300mm with a x1.4?

Yep, was shooting both with and without the x1.4. Had issues both ways. I didn't have problems with shooting static planes on the ground. Was using center point focus, AI servo which I use all the time for sports but it sure didn't work for me today.
spitfirejd
6th of June 2009 (Sat), 08:34
1/640 is pretty slow for shooting jets on a sunny day. I wouldn't use the extender either unless you are unusually far from the flight line. I found it better to go with the lens alone and crop. The 300 f/4L is an amazingly sharp lens, I'd look more towards your settings. Have you done any PP? Most of these look like they would be fine if you ran the RAW file through some sharpening software or PS. Some of them could use a little more contrast and definition as well (IMHO) and that will help with the appearance of sharpness.
Desertraptor
6th of June 2009 (Sat), 08:40
Nice series
Awesome plane
SRA_Fl
6th of June 2009 (Sat), 17:55
Love the HOG
3 and 5
Worked on these at Davis Mothan Tucson Az. impressive planes.
kb9tdj
6th of June 2009 (Sat), 18:38
Love the HOG
3 and 5
Worked on these at Davis Mothan Tucson Az. impressive planes.

Thanks a lot. I've watched them down at Camp Atterbury in Indiana do live strafing runs with the 30mm on the target range. The noise scares the holy sh!# out of you even when you know it's coming.
SRA_Fl
6th of June 2009 (Sat), 18:49
That 30mm Cannon is VERY impressive.... Have any pics of those strafing runs?
Scout7id
6th of June 2009 (Sat), 21:04
Very nice set of the hawg!
kb9tdj
6th of June 2009 (Sat), 21:57
That 30mm Cannon is VERY impressive.... Have any pics of those strafing runs?

I have video which I took over 20 years ago! I talked to a friend at work who is in the National Guard and I'm going to go back again in July and watch. I think the last time I was there was in 1987 or so and also saw A-7's and A-37s which tells you how long ago it was!. I'll definitely bring the camera along when I do go.
kilr95ss
6th of June 2009 (Sat), 22:14
Im still a newb, but Id love to be able to get pics like those!
PhotosGuy
10th of June 2009 (Wed), 19:17
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