Avalon Airshow 07 - Page 2

wynode · 25th February 2007, 6:57 PM

Don't know about the sigma but the kenko 1.4TC I've heard nothing but good things about.

hawks667 · 25th February 2007, 7:14 PM

Old school SLR here....Suppose one day i should go DSLR...But a great opp to take some pics...bring it on...

neon_87 · 25th February 2007, 7:20 PM

I'm going this year just to enjoy. Went last year with a cannon G5 5mp camera, and took heaps of photos. Also had a Video camera with tripod, and did a video of the event. This year im only taking my camera phone. im out to see the sights. i've got enough pics

Grover · 25th February 2007, 10:07 PM

Am I right in saying to those using a 70-200mm on a crop body like a 20D/30D etc... you effectively get 320mm out of the box, then if you add a 1.4 TC = 448mm ? Would be ok for a sunny day. Only problem with Avalon is your shooting INTO the sun for most of a sunny day. A cloudy day is an advantage, but maybe not if your adding a TC, or using an F4 lens.

I'm not going this year. Have been to the last four and it's the same planes everytime. And you'd think that the amount of "love" we give the Yanks over yonder, they could spare us more than a single specimen of a few selected species. 1 x F16, 1 x SuperHornet, 1 x F15... c'mon !!!
What about an A10, or a F-22 or a flying display by a B-52 or a even a C5.
I guess you need to go OS to one of the REAL airshows to see that kind of thing.

But it is still a good GREAT day out if you like planes. I've just seen it all before, and before... and before

Booking in for the next one though when I have my camera rig sorted out. 17-55 and 50mm just don't QUITE cut it for an airshow

mute · 25th February 2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grover

I've just seen it all before, and before... and before

Hehe sounds like the motor show

I haven't been before so I wanna see what it's like. I'll probably just take my 70-200 and buy a 1.4x TC soonish.

Grover · 25th February 2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mute

Hehe sounds like the motor show

I haven't been before so I wanna see what it's like. I'll probably just take my 70-200 and buy a 1.4x TC soonish.

ABSOLUTELY. If you've not been before you'll LOVE IT !!!

Just get there early, right when the gates open, so you have time to walk around the ground displays, before the flying starts.

And be prepared for the possibility of either lots of DUST or lots of MUD :-)
Dust is preferable in my book. And 99 times more likely given the current climate.

Assuming you are going GA and not in the grandstands, the best spot to setup shop with a camera is right in front of the crowd announcers booth. That's where the OFFICIAL accredited, laminated neck-pass wearing photographers get to go, and you can stand 1m behind there roped off area and get the same views

(and ogle/admire the gear they have too

) It's in the centre of the flight line and where most of the action happens.

Have FUN !!!

wombo · 26th February 2007, 12:22 AM

Im definately going, that weekend is what actually made me buy a DSLR. I think im gonna grab a gold pass for the weekend.

`X' · 26th February 2007, 8:48 AM

Guys if your making the trip to avalon especially you may want to reconsider. It will be a pretty lack luster affair this year i think.

They are not pre releasing a schedule at all, no list of aircraft which means you will be paying top dollar for what could be another repeat of something like Richmond.

If you live in melbourne sure why not. but dont get your hopes up.

phreeky82 · 26th February 2007, 9:37 AM

Well in the media releases/latest news on the website, there is at least confirmation of super hornets.

Btw it's not all about military aircraft (as much as I love them) - plenty of cool aerobatic stuff to see.

I've been to some other airshows, but not avalon before. I do hope some more interesting aircraft make surprise visits.

edit: oh yeah, and check yeager will be there too

wombo · 26th February 2007, 9:52 AM

They are also hosting landef 2007 this year so expect to see some land based gear as well, most probably Busghmaster's and hopefully some motorised artillery as we have a tender out for replacement of these..

Edit: Just noticed that a Catalina will be their, pity theres no water

Grover · 26th February 2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by phreeky82

edit: oh yeah, and check yeager will be there too

That's "General Charles E Yeager" to you (and me)

Are you serious that he will be there ?
Now I might have to reconsider my attendance.
I've read his autobiography so many times I wore out my first copy.

If he's doing a flying display of any kind, then I'm afraid I WILL have to go.
Dammit !!! I thought I was getting out of this one.

wombo · 26th February 2007, 11:24 AM

Just brought my ticket.

im in the grand stand, SECT P, row F, seat 91. If anyone is interested.

Also because I got the Gold ticket I can go all day on Friday.

phreeky82 · 26th February 2007, 11:25 AM

http://www.airshow.net.au/airshow200...gle.asp?ID=131

Him flying? I doubt it.

Yes sorry, General Charles E Yeager, not "Chuck" (as opposed to my typo of "check")

The theme is "Breaking Barriers", and there is now sure to be some sonic booms taking place

`X' · 26th February 2007, 8:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phreeky82

http://www.airshow.net.au/airshow200...gle.asp?ID=131

Him flying? I doubt it.

Yes sorry, General Charles E Yeager, not "Chuck" (as opposed to my typo of "check")

The theme is "Breaking Barriers", and there is now sure to be some sonic booms taking place

Cant break the sound barrier over land in Australia. Its illegal and they take ur license. If you did you would shatter glass all over the place. When i was there they werent allowed to go below 100ft and no faster than 900km/h

Super Hornets have been at the last 4 shows.

EpHeSuS · 26th February 2007, 8:30 PM

I hope Jurgis Kairys is at this years airshow, his performance at the last one was amazing

25th February 2007, 6:57 PM	#16
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25th February 2007, 7:14 PM	#17
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25th February 2007, 7:20 PM	#18
neon_87 RIP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,782	I'm going this year just to enjoy. Went last year with a cannon G5 5mp camera, and took heaps of photos. Also had a Video camera with tripod, and did a video of the event. This year im only taking my camera phone. im out to see the sights. i've got enough pics __________________ SanLAN 2.0 - Frankston VIC LAN Party - 3rd October 2009 FS: Highpoint 2310 RAID5 Card OCAU Events Noticeboard MKIII

25th February 2007, 10:07 PM	#19
Grover Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mornington Peninsula Posts: 312	Am I right in saying to those using a 70-200mm on a crop body like a 20D/30D etc... you effectively get 320mm out of the box, then if you add a 1.4 TC = 448mm ? Would be ok for a sunny day. Only problem with Avalon is your shooting INTO the sun for most of a sunny day. A cloudy day is an advantage, but maybe not if your adding a TC, or using an F4 lens. I'm not going this year. Have been to the last four and it's the same planes everytime. And you'd think that the amount of "love" we give the Yanks over yonder, they could spare us more than a single specimen of a few selected species. 1 x F16, 1 x SuperHornet, 1 x F15... c'mon !!! What about an A10, or a F-22 or a flying display by a B-52 or a even a C5. I guess you need to go OS to one of the REAL airshows to see that kind of thing. But it is still a good GREAT day out if you like planes. I've just seen it all before, and before... and before Booking in for the next one though when I have my camera rig sorted out. 17-55 and 50mm just don't QUITE cut it for an airshow __________________ Canon 30D \| BG-E2 \| EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM \| EF 50mm f/1.8 MkII \| EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM \| Extender II 2x \| Manfrotto 682B \| Manfrotto 055XProB \| Manfrotto 468MGRC2 Last edited by Grover; 25th February 2007 at 10:10 PM. Reason: not knowing my own lens specs ;)

26th February 2007, 12:22 AM	#22
wombo Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,538	Im definately going, that weekend is what actually made me buy a DSLR. I think im gonna grab a gold pass for the weekend. __________________ My Camera Gear

26th February 2007, 8:48 AM	#23
`X' Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisvegas BABY! Posts: 3,959	Guys if your making the trip to avalon especially you may want to reconsider. It will be a pretty lack luster affair this year i think. They are not pre releasing a schedule at all, no list of aircraft which means you will be paying top dollar for what could be another repeat of something like Richmond. If you live in melbourne sure why not. but dont get your hopes up. __________________ Welcome to the OCAU bitch!! [OCAU]`X OCAU-TF2 - Balls Deep!!!!

26th February 2007, 9:37 AM	#24
phreeky82 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Townsville Posts: 9,099	Well in the media releases/latest news on the website, there is at least confirmation of super hornets. Btw it's not all about military aircraft (as much as I love them) - plenty of cool aerobatic stuff to see. I've been to some other airshows, but not avalon before. I do hope some more interesting aircraft make surprise visits. edit: oh yeah, and check yeager will be there too __________________ Successful trades: eyusuf, andy8, stuartl, michaeliam, theDarkHorse, bob

26th February 2007, 9:52 AM	#25
wombo Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,538	They are also hosting landef 2007 this year so expect to see some land based gear as well, most probably Busghmaster's and hopefully some motorised artillery as we have a tender out for replacement of these.. Edit: Just noticed that a Catalina will be their, pity theres no water __________________ My Camera Gear Last edited by wombo; 26th February 2007 at 10:08 AM.

26th February 2007, 11:24 AM	#27
wombo Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,538	Just brought my ticket. im in the grand stand, SECT P, row F, seat 91. If anyone is interested. Also because I got the Gold ticket I can go all day on Friday. __________________ My Camera Gear

26th February 2007, 11:25 AM	#28
phreeky82 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Townsville Posts: 9,099	http://www.airshow.net.au/airshow200...gle.asp?ID=131 Him flying? I doubt it. Yes sorry, General Charles E Yeager, not "Chuck" (as opposed to my typo of "check") The theme is "Breaking Barriers", and there is now sure to be some sonic booms taking place __________________ Successful trades: eyusuf, andy8, stuartl, michaeliam, theDarkHorse, bob

26th February 2007, 8:30 PM	#30
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