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Peter_with_digicam · Jun 18, 2006, 1:27 AM

Interesting results, Purry, as I'm taking my FZ30 to the Fairford Air Tattoo this year and was wondering what settings to use. Also, I'll try out the Kwik Aim red dot sight I've just bought.

Fortunately, with your excellent photos it's possible to view the exposure data as the EXIF information is still there. With post processing, it's usually gone of course.

I was thinking of using shutter priority at 1/1000 if possible. I hope I get the sky you had, and if my results come out as well as yours, I'll be well pleased.

Tazzie · Jun 18, 2006, 7:43 PM

VERY NICE SHOTS

Purry · Jun 19, 2006, 8:06 AM

Thanks guys!

Peter, what exactly is that Kwi Aim red dot sight you mentioned?

Here's a few more pictures I took Saturday.

Flying with geese (crop):

Purry · Jun 19, 2006, 8:07 AM

Midnight Hawks from Finland (crop):

Purry · Jun 19, 2006, 8:09 AM

Patrouille de France once again:

Purry · Jun 19, 2006, 8:09 AM

F16

Peter_with_digicam · Jun 19, 2006, 1:19 PM

Purry

The Kwik Aim red dot sight has been mentioned frequently on this message board in other threads. It is a device for inserting into the hot shoe, so as to enable an object such as a bird or plane to be tracked accurately when the EVF blanks out between successive exposures with the FZ cameras. It is basically a rifle/pistol sighting device adapted for use in the camera's hot shoe.

I got mine from this seller (Mike Bernard in Texas, USA) [email protected] and they are available on eBay at http://tinyurl.com/lv59v

Purry · Jun 19, 2006, 3:46 PM

Wow, that looks like a great item. Wish I had one of those last Saturday. Great that it also allows you to have maximum zoom and still easily find your target. I'm going to get one as well. :-)

Thanks very much Peter! Hope you havea clear sky during the Fairford Air Tattoo. Impressive line-up there.

Jun 19, 2006, 8:06 AM	#13
Purry Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	Thanks guys! Peter, what exactly is that Kwi Aim red dot sight you mentioned? Here's a few more pictures I took Saturday. Flying with geese (crop): Attached Images

Jun 19, 2006, 8:07 AM	#14
Purry Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	Midnight Hawks from Finland (crop): Attached Images

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Purry Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	Patrouille de France once again: Attached Images

Jun 19, 2006, 8:09 AM	#16
Purry Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	F16 Attached Images

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Jun 18, 2006, 1:27 AM	#11
Peter_with_digicam Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 93	Interesting results, Purry, as I'm taking my FZ30 to the Fairford Air Tattoo this year and was wondering what settings to use. Also, I'll try out the Kwik Aim red dot sight I've just bought. Fortunately, with your excellent photos it's possible to view the exposure data as the EXIF information is still there. With post processing, it's usually gone of course. I was thinking of using shutter priority at 1/1000 if possible. I hope I get the sky you had, and if my results come out as well as yours, I'll be well pleased.

Jun 18, 2006, 7:43 PM	#12
Tazzie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 511	VERY NICE SHOTS

Jun 19, 2006, 1:19 PM	#17
Peter_with_digicam Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 93	Purry The Kwik Aim red dot sight has been mentioned frequently on this message board in other threads. It is a device for inserting into the hot shoe, so as to enable an object such as a bird or plane to be tracked accurately when the EVF blanks out between successive exposures with the FZ cameras. It is basically a rifle/pistol sighting device adapted for use in the camera's hot shoe. I got mine from this seller (Mike Bernard in Texas, USA) [email protected] and they are available on eBay at http://tinyurl.com/lv59v

Jun 19, 2006, 3:46 PM	#18
Purry Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19	Wow, that looks like a great item. Wish I had one of those last Saturday. Great that it also allows you to have maximum zoom and still easily find your target. I'm going to get one as well. :-) Thanks very much Peter! Hope you havea clear sky during the Fairford Air Tattoo. Impressive line-up there.