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    Film for use at airshow

    in The Wet Darkroom: Film, Paper & Chemistry

    Posted

    Don't get too fast a film if shooting vintage stuff. If you stop the action dead you just get frozen props. You don't really want to shoot much past 1/125 to be honest - so practice your panning.

     

    Take a look at http://forum.planetalk.net/ as there are some VERY experienced airshow photographers there - and they will probably all be at Old Warden on 7th May for the first show of the year. So will I. We're all on digital now, but some of us do remember film. I used to just use Velvia at Duxford believe it or not.

    Sigma 12-24mm for Film Cameras?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    I just bought one and had a fiddle on my EOS 5 (my 10D was with Canon, so I went to the attic.....)

     

    It was ok. I haven't tried it out properly yet though. I was taking full face portraits from 10cm with the af switched off (too close) and F16. So as to sharpness, I couldn't really say...

     

    I wouldn't buy a Mars Bar on the reccomendation of Amateur Photographer. Useless bunch of self-gratifying wankers. And the Magazine staff are just as bad.....

    Tungsten and UV Lighting - can you explain the benefits please?

    in Lighting Equipment

    Posted

    Hi, I'm looking at applying for a job as a Police Photographer (not

    scene of crimes) and can put a confident tick in the box of all the

    required skills bar the mention of Ultraviolet and Tungsten lighting.

    My question is really basic, but i'm hoping you can help me on this:

     

    For what purpose would you use Tungsten light?

     

    For what purpose would you use Ultraviolet light?

     

    I don't understand what applications they might be used for

    specifically, or why normal studio lighting would not be the option.

    I *assume* that the UV would be referring to it's qualities in

    showing injuries that had otherwise faded, but any other applications?

     

    The post also mentions use of both film and digital camera work, so

    please also point out differences in the way they would react to thse

    types of lights if there are any.

     

    Many thanks,

     

    Mark

    Please help to identify this Leica!

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    "Bill Wilton , dec 19, 2003; 11:17 p.m.

    Aren't these takes from the Zapruder film?"

     

    Having googled for 'the Zapruder film' I can state that it can't be - Frank Howell was killed in 1948.

     

    Thanks for being so obsessive (as stated earlier!!) The camera is no longer with the family to my knowledge, and Franks daughter never knew anything other than it was a Leica (backed up elsewhere). I don't know if they have another photo with him holding it either. I must see if I can borrow the original print again, and rescan it.

     

    Full marks for effort everyone! Thanks a bunch! Here's some info on him if anyone is interested. He was what came to be known as an 'Ace', having got 5 'kills'.

     

    Frank Howell

     

    The future 39612 F/Lt Frank Howell, DFC*, was born at Golders Green in London on 25th January 1912, Frank Howell took a short service commission in the Royal Air Force. He trained at AST Antsy 1st March - 30th April 1937, moving on to No 3 FTS at Grantham from 1st May - 7th August. On 3rd May he was made Acting Pilot Officer. Training was completed at South Cerney from 24th August - 26th November, whereupon he was posted to No 25 (F) Squadron at Hawkinge, flying Hawker Demon aircraft on 3rd December. He became a Pilot Officer on 1st March 1938. His next posting was to No 80 Sqdn flying Gloster Gladiators at Ismailia from 27th March 1938, during which time he was attached to No 4 FTS at Abu Sueir from 13th June - 25th September. No 80 Sqdn moved to Amiriya on 24th September 1938, returning to Ismailia on 9th October. On 16th January 1939, they again moved to Helwan, where they remained until Frank was posted back to the UK on 28th August 1939. He was stationed at the Uxbridge depot from the 29th until being posted to 609 (West Riding) Squadron at Drem on 14th November 1939. On 1st September his promotion to Flying Officer had taken place, and it was with this rank that he joined the squadron. From Drem, Frank followed the movements of the squadron, going to Kinloss from 5th December 1939 - 12th January 1940, whereupon they returned to Drem until 19th May. From Drem, the Squadron moved south to Northolt, where they stayed until moving to Middle Wallop in Hampshire on the 4th July, finally heading to Warmwell in Dorset on 29th November.

     

     

     

    Frank Howell force landed Spitfire N3203 on 30th May at Martlesham (with no damage) due to foul weather. His first combat came the next day, 31st May, while flying an offensive patrol at 15,000ft over Dunkirk in Spitfire N3024. He attacked a Junkers Ju88 with Joe Dawson, which is believed to have crashed, and, in conjunction with John Dundas, attacked a Heinkel He111, setting fire to the starboard engine. Both were claimed as 'Damaged Probable'. The following day, again over Dunkirk, he attacked another He111, seeing no result, before attacking 3 more and setting the starboard engine alight on one of them - claiming one 'Damaged' and one 'Damaged Probable'. This was also the day he became 'A' Flight Commander. He was amongst the party that escorted Winston Churchill to France and back on 11th and 13th June. On 12th July, Red Section, consisting of Flt-Lt Frank Howell in R6691, Fg-Off Paul Edge in R6636 and Plt-Off Johnny Curchin R6634 shot down a Heinkel 111 (later only credited with a �Probable�). On 18th July, whilst flying Spitfire R6634, he shared in the destruction of a Junkers Ju88 of 1/KG54, engaging it 5 miles off Swanage. His aircraft was hit in the glycol tank by return fire and baled out uninjured, landing 4 miles south of Poole at 15.15 hours and being picked up by the Royal Navy. Paul Edge was also shot down, and the aircraft was finally shot down by Alan Feary. He was scrambled on 13th August in R6691 and flying at 18,000ft saw "50 plus Ju87's with Escort". He promptly shot down 2 of them. On August 15th, in his own words: "Middle Wallop attacked again by 12 Ju88's. Took off as a salvo hit hangar and chased a Ju88 to Warmwell, and shot it down in flames". On the 25th, flying X4104 he damaged two Messerschmitt 110's in head on attacks. He was credited on this day with 1 Bf110 'Destroyed' in X4234. On the 3rd September he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant. On 7th September, whilst patrolling Northolt - Brooklands at 20,000ft in R6691, he encountered a large formation of Messerschmitt 110's. Having shot one down, he then spotted a large formation of Ju88's and attacked one, setting its engine on fire, before attacking another, on which he observed no result - although the cine-gun film shows a fire starting. He was also shot at by another Spitfire during this engagement. He was credited with one Bf110 Destroyed, and 2 Ju88's Probably Destroyed. Patrolling Brooklands at 20,000ft in R6691 on 15th September, he took 2 snap shots at a formation of Dornier Do17's with escort, with no visible result. During his second patrol that day, over Hastings, he shot down 1 Dornier Do17 out of a formation of 18. On 7th October, he force landed Spitfire X4472 at Shaftesbury after combat with Messerschmitt Bf 109's over Yeovil. He had been hit in the oil tank, but had shot down a Bf110. On 21st October, in conjunction with Sydney Hill, he shared in the destruction of a Ju88 which had been machine�gunning Old Sarum. This was 609 Squadrons 100th Kill. 4 Days later, on the 25th October, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

     

     

     

    From 609, Frank was posted to Filton on 23rd February 1941 to form and command 118 Squadron on Spitfires. Whilst with 118, Howell claimed the squadron's first victory, a Heinkel He111 on the night of July 7th. He also claimed a 'Probable' Bf109 and shared another on October 13th. 118 subsequently moved to Colerne, Warmwell and Ibsley, from where Frank was posted on 23rd October 1941, joining HMS Prince of Wales and heading out to the Far East theatre of war. His promotion to Squadron Leader came through on 1st December. Joining 243 Sqdn on 6th December, which was reforming at Kallang with Brewster Buffalos, he was almost immediately posted a few days later to Headquarters Fighter Command in Singapore. He was on the Prince of Wales when it was sunk on 10th December, and was taken prisoner by Japanese forces on 16th February 1942 whilst trying to reach Sumatra - being held at Muntok, Palembane, Singapore, Changi, until 15th August 1945. Frank returned to the UK, arriving back at Cosford on 24th October.

     

     

     

    From 18th March - 9th April 1946, Frank Howell was posted to No. 110 Refresher Unit at Wittering, before moving on to No 17 SFTS at Coleby Grange until 24th May. On 17th August he was sent to HQ Fighter Command until 30th June 1947, becoming Squadron Leader again on 15th November, before a posting to No 1 Squadron at Tangmere on IF Course 5th -23rd January 1948. He was subsequently posted to take over as Commanding Officer of No 54 Squadron at Odiham on 12th January, which was equipped with DeHavilland Vampire's.

     

     

     

    On 9th May 1948, Frank Howell was making a cine film of his squadron's aircraft, when the wingtip of one of them struck him, severing his jugular vein. Squadron Leader Frank Howell, DFC, bled to death before he could be treated.

     

     

     

    Married on 22nd November 1946, Frank Howell had a son born on 1st September 1947, and a daughter who followed on 2nd October 1948. The first husband of his wife (she began with nursing, before becoming a FANY in SOE, decoding in Italy and marrying Miles in Cairo Cathedral). 80044 Wing Commander Miles Andrew Johnson DFC, a pilot of 25 (S.A.A.F.) Sqdn, died on 28th September 1944 when, as a passenger in a ditched aircraft, he tried to save a padre. After joining 237 (Rhodesia) Sqdn, he took command of 208 Sqdn in North Africa 1942-43. In August 1944 he became W/C Operations of 254 Wing in Italy

     

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    Please help to identify this Leica!

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Hi, I have a photograph of Flight Lieutenant Frank Howell who was a

    pilot with the Royal Air force during the Battle of Britain. In it he

    is holding his Leica - and I am wondering if any of you might be able

    to identify it for me. This photograph was taken in 1940 if that

    helps. Frank Howell was killed in the 1950's in an accident, and this

    request stems from a conversation that I had with his daughter (who

    was born after his death)a while ago.

     

    Many thanks in advance - it would be great to ID it and let her know.

     

    Regards,

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    ENOUGH IS ENOUGH - Ratings Abuse

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    She can rub her legs to make things click,

    She's one groovy yankee chick.

    Maybe she's a southern hick,

    but don't you call old Erin thick.

     

    Anyway, back to the case in point. I rarely bother coming here because people just bitch and moan about the ratings, or ask the same dumbass questions. Look through thearchives to see what's been said on this before.

    Anyone see Apocalyse Now?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    The photographer is based on Tim Page. Apocalypse Now, while based on Joseph Conrads 'Heart of Darkness' contains many bits that are also in 'Dispatches' by Michael Herr - a friend of Page, and someone who worked on the film. Cameras should be either Nikon F's or possibly Nikkormats.

    Exclusion from the Gallery Rating System

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Get a life you lot. Jesus. You STILL really think all this is important? You should get out more. If you don't like what's happening, pull your images, and piss off. I did. I maybe drop by once a month now if i'm lucky - instead of being constantly here. You really don't get it Anna, do you? It isn't a pissing contest. And while I pulled my pics over something Brian did, I believe he acts with photo.nets best intentions. Perhaps those of you who have been here a while can remember just when, how and why Brian got involved.

     

    I want a big red 'Delete' button to hit. Then I'll hit it.

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