Best way of taking photos from a plane window?

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I'm after a few pointers as I have a trial flight lesson over Snowdonia/Anglesey this weekend and would like to get a few shots at the same time.

The flight is in a Cessna...just wondered which lens would be best (choice is 17-70 or 50-300 or 50mm prime).

I'm intending using manual focus and obviously using the lens hood to try & minimise reflections

Any pointers appreciated

Simon
 
if you can't and aren't fussed about getting the feel of the plane in use a rubber hood and shove it against the glass
 
er just wondering - if it is a flight lesson maybe you might like to concentrate on the flying :shrug:... Could be useful!:D
 
I agree with post#3
 
Assuming that your instructor is not ex-RAF and going to buzz the sheep, I would doubt that a wide angle will give you anything - so the 50-300 would be my first choice
 
ask the stewardess to open the window for you
 
If you are having a trail lesson you will be in the left hand seat and being it’s a Cessna with a high wing, you should be able to get some suitable shots. (That’s if of course, the instructor doesn’t mind you taking a large camera with you) These isn’t a lot room in the cockpit so depending on your 300mm, this may be big so I would suggest the 50mm. Also remember that you need to secure your kit and the only place available for a DSLR would be on the back seat under a seat belt. An easier option would be to take a point and shoot and keep it in your pocket.

Enjoy your trail lesson.
 
Thanks for the info...the "lesson" is a bit incidental really, I was more interested in the chance to fly over Snowdonia/Anglesey. Think I'll give the flying school a call & check the typical heights - probably be taking the
50-300

Simon
 
I have been up in that aircraft a couple of times on photoshoots. Once in the middle of Winter and last May.

I used the following lenses 1) 24-70 f2.8 and a 70-200 F2.8.
Vibration was not an issue so long as you do not rest the camera on the airframe.
There was quite a bit of noise through the intercom when the data was being processed and saved on the CF cards.
Take somebody with you in the back seat so they can pass other equipment to you as and when you need it. There is not a lot of room in the front once you are strapped in.

The window will hold itself open due to airflow so there is no need to keep a hand outside of the cockpit.

Take plenty of CF cards with you.....you will be amazed how many shots you end up taking.
 
Definately make sure you're taking the shots from inside the plane :thumbs:
 
Go on wednesday instead and get a shot of me at the top of snowdon bout lunchtime...
 
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