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EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

Canonbassist909 — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:37:50 GMT

hey everyone ! ill be heading to the airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego and since ill be Using the canon rebel T7, with the 75-300 lens attached,

id like to know some aperture, shutter etc, settings that I can use to try and get some solid images ! this Is really my first jump into photography and all..

cheers all !

Alexander

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

kvbarkley — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:46:25 GMT

Just use P mode, and start shooting. Since you won't have IS, make sure the shutter speed stays at 500 or above.

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

kvbarkley — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:47:59 GMT

Practice on airplanes and helicopters at home, first.

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Canonbassist909 — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:20:59 GMT

ahh yes ! the t-birds ! diamond formation .. sound of freedom right there..

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Canonbassist909 — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:22:36 GMT

most fly at higher altitudes where I live.. won't get a good image .. but on occasion our law enforcement agency will fly over and literally say hello over the p a to us on the ground if there is a group of us outside at a park or something ..

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

kvbarkley — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:54:01 GMT

OK, use birds, then. You don't need a good image, you need practice. The further away the better because it can be hard to track small targets with high focal lengths.

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

ebiggs1 — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:08:14 GMT

Alexander,

I just got through shooting an air show. My settings I used are as follows. My camera is my 1DX or 1D Mk IV.

Av node is my most favorite when I am using long telephoto lenses. In this case it was my Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens on the 1D4 and my Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens on my 1DX.

In Av mode I usually fix the aperture around f5.6 or f8 for air shows. ISO is 400 and WB is Daylight, of course always Raw format. This generally renders a SS around 1/2000 but keep in mind your conditions may warrant adjustments.

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

Canonbassist909 — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:48:59 GMT

beautiful shots !!! got to love the blues ! .. in fact ill be seeing them at Mcas Miramar in a few weeks

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

dkane1990 — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:07:31 GMT

Hi there, I get this post is from August, but hopeful lol. My son wants this camera specifically for an airshow in May and plane spotting. How well did your camera do? What zooms etc did you use? Thank you so much

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

dkane1990 — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:38:13 GMT

I am buying the T7 Rebel for my 11 yo and he really wants this camera specifically for airshows and planes. Would this be a great lens? The bundle I am buying him is the 1st photo and unsure how well that zoom will do. Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

Waddizzle — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:38:28 GMT

Absolutely, NOT. Do not buy a “bundled” camera package from anywhere, especially from the Amazon Marketplace. Only purchase camera gear from a Canon Factory Authorized Dealer.

https://www.usa.canon.com/Camera-Buying-Guide

https://www.usa.canon.com/order-help/where-to-buy

BTW, that large lens is absolute garbage. Save your money.

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

dkane1990 — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:40:43 GMT

Why not buy a bundled camera package? especially from Amazon? Tthank you for your candid response.

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

zakslm — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:42:06 GMT

Please excuse me for answering for Waddizzle but he is 100% right. Don't purchase a bundle from Amazon Marketplace. All the extras are (IMHO) junk and you will not get your money's worth and since the camera in the picture appears to be an EOS 2000, the camera and lens won't have a Canon USA warranty.

You may wish to check out Canon Refurbished deals. What they sell carries a 1 year Canon USA warranty and right now they have deals like this:

https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/refurbished-eos-rebel-t7-ef-s-18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6-is-ii-lens-kit

I own this lens and highly recommend the EF-S 55-250mm IS USM lens. I think you can buy a used lens with confidence at KEH.com. Check this one out:

https://www.keh.com/shop/canon-ef-s-55-250mm-f-4-5-6-is-telephoto-zoom-lens-118943.html

Then you can buy a name brand genuine SD memory card at a reputable retailer and you son will have what he needs to start out taking airshow photos.

Good luck!

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

dkane1990 — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:25:06 GMT

Thank you. He is specifically wanting this camera to go to an airshow in May and to go plane spotting. Have either of you tried doing this with this camera? Thank you

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

kvbarkley — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:22:23 GMT

You can see some of my images above. I use a T6S which is roughly equivalent to your T7. The only thing is the lens. I have one of the 150-600 mm lenses which has served me well for airshows.

But the 55-250 already mentioned should work pretty good, too. especially if he is close to the action.

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BurnUnit — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:45:14 GMT

That Amazon ad for their "kit" is a hoot. Description says the camera has a 30" screen! And the picture leads you to believe it comes with two lenses, though they're both 18-55mm. The second picture shows a universal zoom of unknown origin. It appears to be a fixed f8.3 aperture with a 2x telextender and an adapter ring that might fit a Canon body. No A/F and no I/S. Half of the accessory items you'll never use, assuming that they even survive shipping intact. RUN AWAY!!!

The Canon refurb deal would be the way to go. Though it looks like they're currently sold out. No wonder at that price. But there is box you can click that says "Notify Me When Available". Sign up and hopefully you still get one without too much delay.

Then find some slower planes to practice on. 😋

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

dkane1990 — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:07:22 GMT

Thank you, your post was very helpful when I joined the forum yesterday. Thank you

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

dkane1990 — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:36:38 GMT

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'VE ALREADY DONE ALL THAT SO HOPEFULLY THEY GET RESTOCKED.

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

dkane1990 — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:47:06 GMT

ANY IDEA WHAT 5 PIN OR 4 PIN HOT SHOE IS? IS THIS AN IDEA TO BUY FOR NOW?

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

ebiggs1 — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:30:36 GMT

This needs to be restated and repeated.

Absolutely, NOT. Do not buy a “bundled” camera package from anywhere, especially from the Amazon Marketplace. Only purchase camera gear from a Canon Factory Authorized Dealer.