Chicago Air and Water Show

silvrr · 10th of June 2009 (Wed)

Looking to rent a lens for the Air and Water Show this year and was instrested in what guys that have shot at the AWS have used and maybe some sample shots.

I was thinking the 300F4 or the 4005.6 but thought about the 100-400 to be able to pull back for group shots ect. Any advice is appreciated.

silvrr · 10th of June 2009 (Wed)

Oh forgot what I have been using. In past years I have used my 70-200F4 with a 1.4xTC. I found my focus lagging with my old XTi and the 1.4 last year a few times, however my 40D seems to do alot better with it.

PhotosGuy · 10th of June 2009 (Wed)

I don't know what you'll need there, but I've used the 100-400 & it's a pretty good lens.

andrewhuxman · 10th of June 2009 (Wed)

I have shot there the last 4 years in a row, where do you plan on viewing from important question. I use the 500 on a 40D there and they come out nice years past had a 300Mmm to short even the 100-400 is too short in my opinion.
Sample shots from last years show 40D- 500MM and cropped some cant remember the numbers maybe 20 to 30 %:

silvrr · 10th of June 2009 (Wed)

I shot from North Avenue Beach at castaways last year and it worked pretty well. Any recommendations on location to shoot is welcome also.

Are you hand holding that 500mm? I was thinking the 4005.6 or 300f4 to be able to hand hold. Would be fun to rent the 500 though.

Thanks for your help.

Fade2 · 10th of June 2009 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by andrewhuxman

I have shot there the last 4 years in a row, where do you plan on viewing from important question. I use the 500 on a 40D there and they come out nice years past had a 300Mmm to short even the 100-400 is too short in my opinion.
Sample shots from last years show 40D- 500MM and cropped some cant remember the numbers maybe 20 to 30 %:

Where did you shoot from?
Those are some nice shots.
I usually shoot from my sisters balcony that's south along the lakefront.

andrewhuxman · 11th of June 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvrr

I shot from North Avenue Beach at castaways last year and it worked pretty well. Any recommendations on location to shoot is welcome also.

Are you hand holding that 500mm? I was thinking the 4005.6 or 300f4 to be able to hand hold. Would be fun to rent the 500 though.

Thanks for your help.

Yes I handhold the 500 tripods and airshows dont mix well at all...lol
the 500 only weighs 8.5 lbs, not that bad easily handholdable

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fade2

Where did you shoot from?
Those are some nice shots.[/b]
I usually shoot from my sisters balcony that's south along the lakefront.

Thanks, I have always shot from around the Boathouse either to the left or right this year I am thinking on the Boathouse

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silvrr Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 2,486 IMAGE EDITING OK	Chicago Air and Water Show Looking to rent a lens for the Air and Water Show this year and was instrested in what guys that have shot at the AWS have used and maybe some sample shots. I was thinking the 300F4 or the 4005.6 but thought about the 100-400 to be able to pull back for group shots ect. Any advice is appreciated. __________________ 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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silvrr Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 2,486 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Chicago Air and Water Show Oh forgot what I have been using. In past years I have used my 70-200F4 with a 1.4xTC. I found my focus lagging with my old XTi and the 1.4 last year a few times, however my 40D seems to do alot better with it. __________________ 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: 64,303	Re: Chicago Air and Water Show I don't know what you'll need there, but I've used the 100-400 & it's a pretty good lens. __________________ 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?

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andrewhuxman Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rockford Illinois Posts: 7,385	Re: Chicago Air and Water Show I have shot there the last 4 years in a row, where do you plan on viewing from important question. I use the 500 on a 40D there and they come out nice years past had a 300Mmm to short even the 100-400 is too short in my opinion. Sample shots from last years show 40D- 500MM and cropped some cant remember the numbers maybe 20 to 30 %: __________________ A little L goes a long way. Canon 7D,40D, gripped,16-35MM 2.8L,24-105MM F4L,70-200MM 2.8 IS USM L,500MM F4L www.machtwomedia.com

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silvrr Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 2,486 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Chicago Air and Water Show I shot from North Avenue Beach at castaways last year and it worked pretty well. Any recommendations on location to shoot is welcome also. Are you hand holding that 500mm? I was thinking the 4005.6 or 300f4 to be able to hand hold. Would be fun to rent the 500 though. Thanks for your help. __________________ 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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