Alex, based on my experience at Farnborough and Biggin Hill, a 135 or
thereabouts is pretty handy, as the aircraft will be flying fairly low
generally. A 200 will get you even closer, but may be too close for some
shots. I would also advise setting the exposure for at least one stop more
than indicated (if you can on the ME Super - I can't recall!), as the
underside of aircraft is often fairly deeply shadowed.
HTH
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 9:23 PM
Subject: Air show
Hi!
Sunday there is an air show in Bucharest - I thought I should go
there, and maybe try to take few snaps.
I'm sure my ME Super will be perfect for this job (even with it's
not-fixed-properly advance lever :( ), however my only lens is a 50mm
- so I should search for a tele. I try to avoid zooms (as I can't
afford good ones), and I really don't have much money (I'm 'fixing' my
car - I should show her someday to you) - so that means old&cheap.
However, I have no ideea where to start - e.g. which focal lengths are
(at least, barely-) suitable, if I'll need something fast etc.
Also, I'd really appreciate any advice you can gave me regarding this
kind of photography.
Btw: what do you think about Takumar 200mm f/5.6?
Thanks.
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Best regards,
Alex Sarbu
