Gear questions for the Heritage day at D-M

[scottcolbath]

OK, I'll have my 5D Mk2 and my 7D bodies.

Sure thing lenses I'll be bringing will be my 70-200 F/2.8L and 400 F/5.6L, and my 10-22 EF-S for my 7D. We all know the L glass is interchangable with both cameras, buying me a little more reach on the 7D.

Between the two bodies and the L glass, will I have enough range?

Any other options I should consider? I have the kit 28-135 EF-S and a low end EF 100-300 which I could bring as well. It boils down to how much gear I want to lug around, I guess.

And what about bringing a P&S? Useless or not?

Have any of you shot this event before?

S.C..

[Jeff D. Welker]

Thanks for raising these questions Scott. I was going to do the same thing. Hopefully, one or more of our fellow addicts has been to this and can advise us accordingly.

[Chris V]

Your lens lineup is almost exactly what I carry minus the 50mm 1.8 I carry.  I would think you should be good, with the 10-22 I am assuming you are going to be on base. Expect plenty of back lighting. I like outside the base for better light in the afternoon time.

[Jay Beckman]

You've got a little bit of a trap there Scott...

70-200 is a bit on the short end and the 400 prime may be too limiting in some cases (to narrow a field of view for four-ship formations unless you catch them at just the right angle.)

I think I'd go with the 70-200 on the 7D and the 400 on the 5DMkII and be prepared to crop a bit with both.

The 10-22 will be handy on the ramp.  I'd consider bringing a Speedlite if you have one to help open up shady-side shadows where necessary.

[Ned Harris]

Scott: If you will be on-base for media day, you may want the 28-135 on your 5D Mk2. I've gone to media day several times during the Heritage Flight Conference. You will likely be able to walk among the static planes with a military escort.. The wide angle zoom is perfect for these static shots plus some nearby taxi shots. I find the 7D paired with the 400 f 5.6 ideal for single aircraft. You will likley see the F-22, F-15E etc. demos and they are a thrill. The real challenge on base is the direction of the light. Have fun and good luck.

[Jay Beckman]

I bow to Ned's superior intellect...   

[scottcolbath]

Thanks for the info guys. I have no Speedlite yet, but I do have an old brand-X flash from my 35mm days which does in fact throw some light, so maybe I'll bring that just in case. I have absolutely no lighting experience. This should be interesting.

S.C.

[Jay Beckman]

Unless you know for a fact it's safe (and you've already used it before...) be careful with old flashes!

Wrong Voltage could lead to very bad things...

[cpasley]

I figure ill either go with my XS with my 300mm or my other camera ,a disposable from walgreens ,any thoughts? 

[scottcolbath]

Unless you know for a fact it's safe (and you've already used it before...) be careful with old flashes!

Wrong Voltage could lead to very bad things...

Oh my. I had no idea. I tossed it on my 7D once, just messing around and it worked. But I know nothing about different voltages. I'll have to do some looking when I get home.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

I figure ill either go with my XS with my 300mm or my other camera ,a disposable from walgreens ,any thoughts? 

Why don't you just bring your finger paints. 

S.C.