Airport Photography

planenutter · 08-27-2011, 10:11 AM

Hello guys,

I am planning on visiting Manchester Airport, England on the 3rd of September and I was just wondering if anyone could tell me the best settings for take-offs, landing's and taxiing?
Also does anyone have any photo's from airports?

Thanks

**interested_observer** · 08-27-2011, 11:18 AM

Here is a link. Just keep scrolling - they have a map and a narration of each site with sample images...

Viewing / spotting guide to Manchester Airport - Plane Mad

planenutter · 08-27-2011, 12:14 PM

Great!

Many thanks

planenutter · 08-27-2011, 12:34 PM

How do I get ISO 100?

**interested_observer** · 08-27-2011, 02:09 PM

What model of camera do you have?

planenutter · 08-27-2011, 02:34 PM

Pentax K-r, lenses (18-55mm and 50mm-200mm)

psychdoc · 08-27-2011, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by planenutter

best settings for take-offs, landing's and taxiing?

Better have your ID, passport etc ready.
Practice what you will say to the cops/airport security...

Personally I would never go anywhere near an airport to take pics of planes without getting some kind of permission first. You could be asking for trouble...

**interested_observer** · 08-27-2011, 03:56 PM

Normal range is ISO 200 - 12800. You need to go to the expanded range to get ISO 100

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/127350-iso-100-k-x-k-r.html

Here is the on line manual - it is searchable - just click on the binoculars in the left hand margin

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-r.pdf

Take a look at page 99 at the top, third bullet down.

hope that helps

planenutter · 08-27-2011, 04:07 PM

Thanks very much interested_observer!

psychdoc- In the UK you don't get asked by Police or security, after all there are designated areas around the airports.

Thanks

psychdoc · 08-27-2011, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by planenutter

Thanks very much interested_observer!

psychdoc- In the UK you don't get asked by Police or security, after all there are designated areas around the airports.

Thanks

Really??

You may find this site interesting.
Photographing aircraft - PPRuNe Forums

Here is a quote:

"I was airside at Gatwick recently and had an unusual full frame shot of a Virgin B744 on Stand 13 from the empty bussing gate when someone from Menzies came over and asked to see my ID. I explained I wasn't about to do any such thing as we weren't quite living in a Police state and he ought to stop over reacting. His superior came over and asked what I was doing, I explained I just wanted a photo of the aircraft at which point she asked me to wait while she phoned security".

Philoslothical · 08-28-2011, 12:36 AM

Be aware of the possibility of this kind of harassment, be prepared on how to handle it, but do not bow to this kind of tyranny.

Be polite, forthright, and if at all possible record the encounter. If you do get abused by power tripping security or law enforcement thugs, that recording might be the only way you ever see compensation for it.

A $20-30 mp3 recorder that has a one-touch record mode can go a long way towards ensuring your rights.

planenutter · 08-28-2011, 01:59 PM

I'm going to Manchester Airport though there is a viewing park for people etc... and then there are other places where you are very unlikely to be asked.

Thanks

TomK · 08-28-2011, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by psychdoc

Personally I would never go anywhere near an airport to take pics of planes without getting some kind of permission first. You could be asking for trouble...

Why? All you are doing is taking pictures openly in a place where anyone in the public can see the subject.
Why would this action - by itself - be a reason for asking for trouble.

Originally posted by Philoslothical

Be aware of the possibility of this kind of harassment, be prepared on how to handle it, but do not bow to this kind of tyranny.

Yup. If asked, answer the first minimal questions but remember that to abdicate your rights piece by piece
will not stop terrorism. It will stop democracy and freedom.

psychdoc · 08-28-2011, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by TomK

Why? All you are doing is taking pictures openly in a place where anyone in the public can see the subject. Why would this action - by itself - be a reason for asking for trouble.

Bad experience. See below:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography/150726-cops-cant-take...ris-wheel.html

Philoslothical · 08-28-2011, 08:23 PM

I remember that thread. All the more reason to be prepared to (entirely legally) resist this kind of abuse the next time it happens.

08-27-2011, 10:11 AM	#1
planenutter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire Posts: 36	Airport Photography Hello guys, I am planning on visiting Manchester Airport, England on the 3rd of September and I was just wondering if anyone could tell me the best settings for take-offs, landing's and taxiing? Also does anyone have any photo's from airports? Thanks

08-27-2011, 11:18 AM	#2
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Here is a link. Just keep scrolling - they have a map and a narration of each site with sample images... Viewing / spotting guide to Manchester Airport - Plane Mad

08-27-2011, 03:56 PM	#8
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Normal range is ISO 200 - 12800. You need to go to the expanded range to get ISO 100 https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/127350-iso-100-k-x-k-r.html Here is the on line manual - it is searchable - just click on the binoculars in the left hand margin http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-r.pdf Take a look at page 99 at the top, third bullet down. hope that helps

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08-27-2011, 12:14 PM	#3
planenutter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire Posts: 36 Original Poster	Great! Many thanks

08-27-2011, 12:34 PM	#4
planenutter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire Posts: 36 Original Poster	How do I get ISO 100?

08-27-2011, 02:09 PM	#5
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	What model of camera do you have?

08-27-2011, 02:34 PM	#6
planenutter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire Posts: 36 Original Poster	Pentax K-r, lenses (18-55mm and 50mm-200mm)

08-27-2011, 03:54 PM	#7
psychdoc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bham Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 949	Originally posted by planenutter best settings for take-offs, landing's and taxiing? Better have your ID, passport etc ready. Practice what you will say to the cops/airport security... Personally I would never go anywhere near an airport to take pics of planes without getting some kind of permission first. You could be asking for trouble...

08-27-2011, 04:07 PM	#9
planenutter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire Posts: 36 Original Poster	Thanks very much interested_observer! psychdoc- In the UK you don't get asked by Police or security, after all there are designated areas around the airports. Thanks

08-27-2011, 07:49 PM	#10
psychdoc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bham Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 949	Originally posted by planenutter Thanks very much interested_observer! psychdoc- In the UK you don't get asked by Police or security, after all there are designated areas around the airports. Thanks Really?? You may find this site interesting. Photographing aircraft - PPRuNe Forums Here is a quote: "I was airside at Gatwick recently and had an unusual full frame shot of a Virgin B744 on Stand 13 from the empty bussing gate when someone from Menzies came over and asked to see my ID. I explained I wasn't about to do any such thing as we weren't quite living in a Police state and he ought to stop over reacting. His superior came over and asked what I was doing, I explained I just wanted a photo of the aircraft at which point she asked me to wait while she phoned security".

08-28-2011, 12:36 AM	#11
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	Be aware of the possibility of this kind of harassment, be prepared on how to handle it, but do not bow to this kind of tyranny. Be polite, forthright, and if at all possible record the encounter. If you do get abused by power tripping security or law enforcement thugs, that recording might be the only way you ever see compensation for it. A $20-30 mp3 recorder that has a one-touch record mode can go a long way towards ensuring your rights.

08-28-2011, 01:59 PM	#12
planenutter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire Posts: 36 Original Poster	I'm going to Manchester Airport though there is a viewing park for people etc... and then there are other places where you are very unlikely to be asked. Thanks

08-28-2011, 03:26 PM	#13
TomK Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 281	Originally posted by psychdoc Personally I would never go anywhere near an airport to take pics of planes without getting some kind of permission first. You could be asking for trouble... Why? All you are doing is taking pictures openly in a place where anyone in the public can see the subject. Why would this action - by itself - be a reason for asking for trouble. Originally posted by Philoslothical Be aware of the possibility of this kind of harassment, be prepared on how to handle it, but do not bow to this kind of tyranny. Yup. If asked, answer the first minimal questions but remember that to abdicate your rights piece by piece will not stop terrorism. It will stop democracy and freedom.

08-28-2011, 05:51 PM	#14
psychdoc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bham Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 949	Originally posted by TomK Why? All you are doing is taking pictures openly in a place where anyone in the public can see the subject. Why would this action - by itself - be a reason for asking for trouble. Bad experience. See below: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography/150726-cops-cant-take...ris-wheel.html

08-28-2011, 08:23 PM	#15
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	I remember that thread. All the more reason to be prepared to (entirely legally) resist this kind of abuse the next time it happens.