michael_fettig

<p>David - I agree with the others on leaving the Sigma at home. Having shot the Tico Warbird airshow here in Fla. several times I would say the most important things are a polarizer, a scanner radio if you have one to hear the pilot communicating what is coming next with the tower so you are ready, and a few memory cards. As far as the shutter speed it may be good to freeze the jets but if you have a prop plane it is so nice to see a crisp shot with the propeller showing motion. Also, watch your depth of field does not get too shallow.<br>

I wish I could figure out how to post a few of my photos on here. One of my favorites is what they call a Heritage flight and they have two modern Air Force jets and a P-51 Mustang doing a flyover in formation. The P-51 is running full speed and the jets are doing everything but flying with their gear down to fly slow.<br>

Good luck and I'll be watching to see if you post any photos.<br>

Michael Fettig - ActionShotsPhotography.com</p><div></div>

<p>David - I agree with the others on leaving the Sigma at home. Having shot the Tico Warbird airshow here in Fla. several times I would say the most important things are a polarizer, a scanner radio if you have one to hear the pilot communicating what is coming next with the tower so you are ready, and a few memory cards. As far as the shutter speed it may be good to freeze the jets but if you have a prop plane it is so nice to see a crisp shot with the propeller showing motion. Also, watch your depth of field does not get too shallow.<br>

I wish I could figure out how to post a few of my photos on here. One of my favorites is what they call a Heritage flight and they have two modern Air Force jets and a P-51 Mustang doing a flyover in formation. The P-51 is running full speed and the jets are doing everything but flying with their gear down to fly slow.<br>

Good luck and I'll be watching to see if you post any photos.<br>

Michael Fettig - ActionShotsPhotography.com</p>

<p>I have a Canon 24-105 IS lens which all of a sudden has been getting dust inside at an alarming rate. I have been told it is not cost effective to have it pulled apart and cleaned. Has anyone dealt with this or should I just bite the bullet and buy new glass?<br>

Thanks for any advice, Michael.</p>

<p>Dan -<br>

The one item that has helped me most in knowing where I am heading in the pro sports photographer world is a seminar I took. If you have the time and money, I suggest taking David Allio's class in motorsports photography. Go to Davidallio.com and find a class you can go to. He will not only tell you exactly what you just asked but then give you that access for the weekend at a top notch facility. I now shoot regionally and have gotten photos into those editor's hands thanks to his class and knowledge that he shares. Better than any money I have ever spent on gear. - Michael.</p>

<p>What area of the county are you in? I have some ideas of how you could get started locally but I will warn you the climb to Nascar is a tough, narrow road. I have taken a few courses and hope to be there one day as well but I am having a great time shooting regional motorsports events.</p><div></div>