I Need Some 2012 Chicago Air and Water Show Advice

Lmilosh · 8th of August 2012 (Wed)

It has been many years since I have been to the Air and Water show and this will be the first since I have taken up photography. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best locations? I know the beaches (North Avenue and Oak Street) fill up, but I don't care about the Water Show portion of the show, so any suggestions on locations for getting good shots of the Air show would be much appreciated.

Also, I just want to mention the gear I will be using to make sure it will do the trick. I will be rockin' the 7D with the 70-200 f/2.8L IS. Will 200mm be enough reach or should I use my 70-300 IS (non-"L") for the extra 100mm?

PhotosGuy · 8th of August 2012 (Wed)

Since you aren't sharing images, I have to move this thread to "T. Talk".

And see the "Airshow guys - prop freeze?" & other links in post #2 of: Shooting airshows in Manual

silvrr · 8th of August 2012 (Wed)

You will see most of the photogs at North Ave. beach right infront of castaways as its show center. Other spots may work but that is where I usually park for the show.

Your 70-200 may be enough for some but Calumet rents the 1.4x for ~15 bucks which is really nice to have for some extra reach. The 2x is a similar price but I have yet to have a good experience with the 2x. (some people post great examples though).

8th of August 2012 (Wed)	#1
Lmilosh Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 129	I Need Some 2012 Chicago Air and Water Show Advice It has been many years since I have been to the Air and Water show and this will be the first since I have taken up photography. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best locations? I know the beaches (North Avenue and Oak Street) fill up, but I don't care about the Water Show portion of the show, so any suggestions on locations for getting good shots of the Air show would be much appreciated. Also, I just want to mention the gear I will be using to make sure it will do the trick. I will be rockin' the 7D with the 70-200 f/2.8L IS. Will 200mm be enough reach or should I use my 70-300 IS (non-"L") for the extra 100mm? __________________ --------------------------- 5D Mk III, 7D, EF 17-40mm f/4L, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, EF-S 15-85mm IS, EF 70-300mm IS, EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, EF 50mm f/1.4, EF 1.4x III Extender

8th of August 2012 (Wed)	#3
silvrr Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 2,486 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: I Need Some 2012 Chicago Air and Water Show Advice You will see most of the photogs at North Ave. beach right infront of castaways as its show center. Other spots may work but that is where I usually park for the show. Your 70-200 may be enough for some but Calumet rents the 1.4x for ~15 bucks which is really nice to have for some extra reach. The 2x is a similar price but I have yet to have a good experience with the 2x. (some people post great examples though). __________________ l 60D l 24-105 F4L IS l 100L Macro l 430EX l 430EX II l Sigma 50mm 1.4 l Kenko Extension Tubes l Flickr Feedback

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,310	Re: I Need Some 2012 Chicago Air and Water Show Advice Since you aren't sharing images, I have to move this thread to "T. Talk". And see the "Airshow guys - prop freeze?" & other links in post #2 of: Shooting airshows in Manual __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?