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Any advice on a lens for dawn helicopter shots?

Started Apr 24, 2016 | Questions thread
Gilly73 Forum Member • Posts: 97
Re: Any advice on a lens for dawn helicopter shots?
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I was lucky enough to experience a similar helicopter flight over Ayers Rock 9 years ago, but at sunset rather than sunrise.

At the time I was using a Minolta Dynax 5D (6MP!) camera together with a Sigma DC 17-70mm 2.8-4.5 lens.  Based on that experience, I think the 18-55mm should serve you well for your trip.  Many of my shots were taken towards the wider end of my lens, with a few at the longer end.  I think the OIS in the 18-55mm  will be useful to you (the Dynax 5D had in-body stabilisation).  You'll also be able to take advantage of the great high ISO in the Fujis to keep your shutter speeds up.

I agree that it would be best to have yourself set up before you leave.  Space for extra gear or fiddling with lens changes can be very limited on these types of flights.  In New Zealand two years ago, I was only able to take one camera/one lens, anything else had to be left behind.

It's truly a spectacular place, I really hope you enjoy your experience.

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Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS +4 more
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