Birmingham Airport - Picture Thread

[Brum X]

Part 1
Old BHX




New BHX (Or Newer)

 

[Brum X]

I use Windows Movie Maker. It's a free download and is generally one of the more simpler ones that i found which suits me at the moment as i'm still only an amateur on this stuff. I also use it for the trip reports that i've done. It definitely is better than doing everything individually.

Thanks Jerry, that is great. I knew you would know, I will give that a go and have a look.

 

[Brum X]

Part 2

























Good Night Folks

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Great photos, BrumX. Thanks for sharing!
Was this your first trip to BHX with your new camera? Very impressive, if so.
I love the shot of the old terminal. The lighting, the sky and the composition are wonderful. I may be a bit biased though, having spent many hours in and around that wonderful building as a kid - many happy memories.

I also did a Jerry and im sunburnt

You really need to take care in that sun. Years ago, I got burned a couple of times at Duxford airshow. My colleagues at work would say 'you've been to an airshow, haven't you!' They christened it 'Airshow Face'. I now slap on loads of factor 50 before setting off.
Looking forward to your future photos.

Cheers

Kevin

 

[Ray Finkle]

Cracking pictures Brum X, I'd say a very successful first trip out with the new camera

 

[Brum X]

Thanks Guys, yes i was happy with my first trip to BHX with my new camera. Taking photos of a building is one thing but taking photos of a fast moving object is a different kettle of fish totally, lol.

I also enjoyed using my camera to video some aircraft and i will upload these later, however when i took the video of the Emirates A380, I was literally stood still for nearly 6 minuites trying not to move and make my camera shake but i am pleased with the video i got. My arms and shoulders however were aching afterwards.

Sorry to ask loads of silly questions but as i am quite new to aircraft photography/video what do guys use when they take videos of aircraft as i watch loads on youtude and they sometimes do get all the shaking. Is this was a tripod could be used for ?? Or can you select a function on the camera to make the video appear less shaky ??

 

[TheLocalYokel]

You've obviously taken to that new camera very quickly judging from the results. Excellent pics!

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Sorry to ask loads of silly questions but as i am quite new to aircraft photography/video what do guys use when they take videos of aircraft as i watch loads on youtude and they sometimes do get all the shaking. Is this was a tripod could be used for ?? Or can you select a function on the camera to make the video appear less shaky ??

Most modern cameras include an image stabilisation feature. There may even be more than one setting for this. It's not perfect, but it will help. Also, the greater the zoom, the more chance of a shaky image. The old rule for still photography (pre image stabilisation), was that the shutter speed needed to be equal to or faster than the reciprocal of the focal length. So if your lens is at 300mm then you need 1/300th shutter speed or faster.
A tripod will also help, especially for video. Many of the 'smooth' videos you've watched may well have utilised a tripod with a special video head. This gives very smooth movement when panning or raising the lens. They ain't cheap though! Again, a cheap tripod is a waste of money. They are flimsy especially when fully extended. Another option may be a gorilla pod. These have bendable legs which can be wrapped around things like fence posts to aid stability but don't offer much in the way of panning. They come in different sizes, so it's important that it can cope with the weight of your camera.
Hope this helps - I don't mind answering questions.

Kevin

 

[Ray Finkle]

Taking video of aircraft requires a huge amount of practice to avoid camera shake when panning. As Kevin said a good quality tripod can perform wonders, even a cheaper one will give an improvement and a heavy rucksack hung off the bottom can give it extra stability.

Just for info it's been reported elsewhere that NCP have been issuing parking fines on the Elmdon Car Park, even to those who have remained by their vehicles. In previous years they never seemed to mind enthusiasts on the top floor and often stopped for a chat, it seems that the idiots that cause problems in the evenings have pushed them too far and they are clamping down.

 

[Brum X]

Most modern cameras include an image stabilisation feature. There may even be more than one setting for this. It's not perfect, but it will help. Also, the greater the zoom, the more chance of a shaky image. The old rule for still photography (pre image stabilisation), was that the shutter speed needed to be equal to or faster than the reciprocal of the focal length. So if your lens is at 300mm then you need 1/300th shutter speed or faster.
A tripod will also help, especially for video. Many of the 'smooth' videos you've watched may well have utilised a tripod with a special video head. This gives very smooth movement when panning or raising the lens. They ain't cheap though! Again, a cheap tripod is a waste of money. They are flimsy especially when fully extended. Another option may be a gorilla pod. These have bendable legs which can be wrapped around things like fence posts to aid stability but don't offer much in the way of panning. They come in different sizes, so it's important that it can cope with the weight of your camera.
Hope this helps - I don't mind answering questions.

Kevin

Thanks Kevin, that is very much appreciated and i will definitely consider those options you have suggested.

 

[Brum X]

Taking video of aircraft requires a huge amount of practice to avoid camera shake when panning. As Kevin said a good quality tripod can perform wonders, even a cheaper one will give an improvement and a heavy rucksack hung off the bottom can give it extra stability.

Just for info it's been reported elsewhere that NCP have been issuing parking fines on the Elmdon Car Park, even to those who have remained by their vehicles. In previous years they never seemed to mind enthusiasts on the top floor and often stopped for a chat, it seems that the idiots that cause problems in the evenings have pushed them too far and they are clamping down.

Thanks Ray

 

[Ray Finkle]

Anybody planning a trip to the car park may want to click the link below and have a read.

http://bhxflightguide.blogspot.com/2018/07/parking.html?m=1

 

[Brum X]

Anybody planning a trip to the car park may want to click the link below and have a read.

http://bhxflightguide.blogspot.com/2018/07/parking.html?m=1

Next they will be charging an entrance fee for plane spotters like myself who do not leave a car in the car park. However I wouldn't mind paying a couple of quid, it is a great spot and they are not a charity.

Im surprised they don't already tbh.

 

[JENNYJET]

Anyone remember Billesley common Airshow August 1976, and the Canon Hill shows with RAF Static exhibits - Jaguar etc and the Red Devils ?

E.

I recall the day, the no.11 broke down and I was wandering by the park. I cannot be certain but did a Vulcan fly by?

 

[Elmdon80slad]

I recall the day, the no.11 broke down and I was wandering by the park. I cannot be certain but did a Vulcan fly by?

Yep, Vulcan, lightning, Harrier GR1, Reds with Gnats Bob Flight and a few helis I understand.

E.

 

[elmdon74]

Hello all,some photo`s enclosed from last Thursday 30th August which was very busy with exotic biz-jets,

 

[elmdon74]

30th August Part 2,

Full set on https://flic.kr/s/aHskHgqBFL

Regards,Simon.

 

[rollo]

Great photos Simon BHX (Elmdon) not a bad little airport after all!

 

[Ray Finkle]

Fantastic pictures as always.

If only we could get one of those Norwegian 787's operating Orlando and New York

 

[rollo]

Fantastic pictures as always.

If only we could get one of those Norwegian 787's operating Orlando and New York

No demand I'm afraid !