Northolt Night Photoshoot VI

[Graf Zeppelin]

Phil,
Are you wanting an S.A.E. with the cheque? and who supplies the high vis? You or us?

Cheers,
Barry

No SAE required for this event and bring your own hi-viz vest!

[Graf Zeppelin]

This Nightshoot is producing a record numbers of bookings! Thanks chaps!

[keithjs]

This Nightshoot is producing a record numbers of bookings! Thanks chaps!

Well done! Are you allowed to say how many so far?

[Graf Zeppelin]

Yep! 120 confirmed so far which is even more than attended last year's Fly Navy100 event!

[PeterR]

Yep! 120 confirmed so far which is even more than attended last year's Fly Navy100 event!

The apron will be packed!

[Sam Dodd]

Looking forward to my first Nightshoot, really liking the look of the lineup of Aircraft! Lets hope the weather plays ball

[Pen Pusher]

Yep! 120 confirmed so far which is even more than attended last year's Fly Navy100 event!

The apron will be packed!

...and getting a bacon buttie afterwards could be a squeeze.

Brian

[beastman2377]

Hi All,

I'm one of the new additions to both the nightshoot and this forum (at least in a posting sense).

A quick question, if I may, aimed at the people who have previously attended.

Roughly what focal length lenses should I be looking at bringing to get a full frame shot at the distance we will be from the aircraft.

Cheers,

Neil

[Pen Pusher]

Hi All,

I'm one of the new additions to both the nightshoot and this forum (at least in a posting sense).

A quick question, if I may, aimed at the people who have previously attended.

Roughly what focal length lenses should I be looking at bringing to get a full frame shot at the distance we will be from the aircraft.

Cheers,

Neil

I use my 18-200mm lens and trying to remember exif info I think most of my photos for side views were around the 35mm mark.

Brian

[Graf Zeppelin]

Yep! 120 confirmed so far which is even more than attended last year's Fly Navy100 event!

The apron will be packed!

...and getting a bacon buttie afterwards could be a squeeze.

Brian

I am sure Denise will be ahead of the game!

[beastman2377]

Hi All,

I'm one of the new additions to both the nightshoot and this forum (at least in a posting sense).

A quick question, if I may, aimed at the people who have previously attended.

Roughly what focal length lenses should I be looking at bringing to get a full frame shot at the distance we will be from the aircraft.

Cheers,

Neil

I use my 18-200mm lens and trying to remember exif info I think most of my photos for side views were around the 35mm mark.

Brian

Many thanks Brian,

I did not think we would be that close!

Cheers,

Neil

[Pen Pusher]

Neil

35mm was for the larger aircraft. The exif info for the image below shows it at 55mm


This should give you some idea of how close. Where the tripods are, there are 2 white lines that we are not allowed to cross.


Hope that helps

Brian

[Graf Zeppelin]

This event is proving to be so popular that we are looking at bringing the "report to the gate" time forward to ensure we can process everybody through in good time. We will keep you posted!

[RichPittman]

Looks like the record gate will be broken !

Looking forward to it Phil

[Graf Zeppelin]

We will be closing the list for photographers at the end of this coming week. So last chance for anyone interested in attending.

[HawkDisplay]

It looks like the first display Hawk might just be out of the paintshop in time for its first public appearance at Northolt next week!

Fingers crossed all the post painting checks and weighing will be done in time.

The boys in the paintshop have been working around the clock - here are some shots of their progress:

http://www.valleyaviationsociety.net/display_hawk_2010.htm

See you all next thursday!

[Graf Zeppelin]

It looks like the first display Hawk might just be out of the paintshop in time for its first public appearance at Northolt next week!

Fingers crossed all the post painting checks and weighing will be done in time.

The boys in the paintshop have been working around the clock - here are some shots of their progress:

http://www.valleyaviationsociety.net/display_hawk_2010.htm

See you all next thursday!

Now thats the sort of posting I like to read!

[PeterR]

It looks like the first display Hawk might just be out of the paintshop in time for its first public appearance at Northolt next week.

I have all my fingers and toes crossed!

[ianf]

Yes another good item added Phil I heard they had snow last week in the south of france I hope it doesn't effect the 415? I think you meant lets hope for no ice here not there!

Ian

[Graf Zeppelin]

Yes another good item added Phil I heard they had snow last week in the south of france I hope it doesn't effect the 415? I think you meant lets hope for no ice here not there!

Ian

Exactly!

[Graf Zeppelin]

We have confirmation of all participating aircraft except the CL415 which is weather dependent. Hopefully that will come through early next week. I will be sending an e-mail out this weekend to all of those photographers who have booked giving joining instructions.

[Graf Zeppelin]

Everyone who has registered to attend and been given a booking number should have now received a briefing e-mail from me. If not please PM me. If there is anyone who is still interested in coming but has not yet registered, I will close the list on Monday.

[RichPittman]

Long way off but the weather for the Week ahead.
Mild and wet.
No need for the fire engine Phil

Its the 1 event where i actually hope for Rain LOL

[Graf Zeppelin]

Long way off but the weather for the Week ahead.
Mild and wet.
No need for the fire engine Phil

Its the 1 event where i actually hope for Rain LOL

Trouble is if rain is forecast it usually results in copious amounts of green sticky tape around the cockpit seal on the Tonka to keep the inside dry! If we get a nice dry night we may be able to get the 41 Sqn ground crews to leave at least one canopy open for a while to add a bit of variety!

[ianf]

by RichPittman on Sun 21 Mar 2010, 12:01 pm

Long way off but the weather for the Week ahead.
Mild and wet.
No need for the fire engine Phil
Its the 1 event where i actually hope for Rain LOL
No need for the fire engine Phil

Its the 1 event where i actually hope for Rain LOL

Believe me you do not want it to rain at a night event! Like phil said it gets into places it shouldn't be, and causes havoc. I know I just had to sort our shoot out because of it . A fire engine is much the prefered way to put water down.
Phil I'm looking forward to you event, its much nicer being on the punters side of the fence! I have an idea what your going through this week so good luck and I will see you thursday.

Ian