Hi all,
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Now that it's getting warmer, I'm thinking about doing my first spotting trips to LGA and/or JFK. (I live in Brooklyn with no car, so LGA seems easier.)
But curious what the best camera settings are for good exposures, etc. I'm using a new Canon Rebel T2i and a serviceable Tamron 18-270mm lens. (I know, I know. I'll get better glass if I actually do this often enough to justify it.)
Tried taking some shots at Narita last week using a variety of settings but mostly wasn't too thrilled. Either the planes came out washed-out, or the background was too dark. Or other problems. (Got to see a cool ANA panda 767 but it looks like I bleached it!)
So, figured I'd ask you guys.
Do you generally shoot manual? Aperture priority? What metering mode? Any good F stops, framerates, etc. to keep in mind? Any other basic tips?
Feel free to point me to and old thread in the forum or elsewhere.
Thanks in advance, really appreciate it.
Here's the panda jet after a little Photoshop therapy, for the heck of it:
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