EOS Rebel T7 Recommendations for Airshow Use

[Canonbassist909]

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 

[Waddizzle]

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.

[dkane1990]

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

[zakslm]

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! 

[dkane1990]

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

[kvbarkley]

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.

[BurnUnit]

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. 😋

[dkane1990]

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

[dkane1990]

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

[dkane1990]

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

[ebiggs1]

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.