Photos from inside of a flying WWI Bi-Plane photos - Nikon D40x or Coolpix P3300

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stvn

Senior Member
Hi,

I have a compact Nikon Coolpix P3300 and a Nikon D40x with a AFS 35mm fixed lens
I have two questions please:-


  1. Which one should I use for the best shots?
  2. Should I use Speed Priority with perhaps ISO 200 or 400 or would you suggest another setting?
Thank you in advance.

Steve
 
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ryan20fun

Senior Member
What about the D5100 in your signature?

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I would chose the ISO once I was there and have gauged the light level and set the camera appropriately, Checking the cameras metering as well.

Is the bi-plane on display?
 
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stvn

Senior Member
I no longer have the D5100 and I am being taken as a rear passenger on a 20 minute flight as a gift :)
I want to take photos from inside the cockpit of views both inside and out.

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ryan20fun

Senior Member
Horoscope Fish said:
The camera, really, is not really the critical factor: YOU are. You, and how well you handle your camera.

Take the one your more comfortable shooting.
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Also don't forget to strap the camera down or something so that it does not get blown away.
Just be careful sticking the camera into the slipstream as that could be bad, But I suppose that depends on how fast it goes.

Good luck!
 
Roy1961

Roy1961

Senior Member
Contributor
my first thought would be the D40, but are you going to be able to look thru the view finder? if I rem correct my old D60 did not have live view, compact camera maybe more practical???

anyway I am looking forward to your shots also, have fun.
 
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Spottydumplings

Senior Member
stvn said:
Thank you everyone.
I will post the shots next month (June 2016)
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Hi,

I would suggest that you take whichever one is smaller! Having been on one of the "experiences" I can tell you that the cockpit is not very big and there is little room to move (even though it is open). Likewise you will probably need to be taking photos using the LCD screen on the back of the camera; as you will be wearing goggles and it is unlikely that you will be able to use the viewfinder.

Most of all; enjoy the trip:triumphant:. If you get the opportunity go for the loop and barrel roll; even if you are unsure - if you don't you will be left wondering...
 
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RobV

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stvn said:
Thank you Rob :)
Much appreciated.
Do you have any photos to post from your experience?
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Sorry stvn, no experience here. I've never had the joy of riding in an open cockpit plane.

I did have a Gopro for a while. They have their place, (I am a motorcyclist), but I sold it off. I am enjoying my Nikon DSLR much more!
 
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stvn

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Sorry guys but I was not allowed to take a camera.
I did slip my Nikon P3300 under my jumper to secretly use during the flight........but I had to wear a zipped up flying suit so I could not access it.. :(
 
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carguy

Senior Member
stvn said:
Hi,

I have a compact Nikon Coolpix P3300 and a Nikon D40x with a AFS 35mm fixed lens
I have two questions please:-


  1. Which one should I use for the best shots?
  2. Should I use Speed Priority with perhaps ISO 200 or 400 or would you suggest another setting?
Thank you in advance.

Steve
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The first thing that comes to mind is shutter lag. Never used a P3300 myself, how is the lag in that camera?
I'd have probably taken the D40x given those choices.


Sorry about not being able to take a camera - maybe next time :)
 
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