Recent content by MartinSlowey

Good point Terry, I'll need to check this out.

Hi Gary - thanks for the update. Out of interest, where are you getting the location information from on the WilHunter? I did a search at the weekend and I couldn't find anything.

Survival suits will be mandatory as we're flying over the sea, and I'll only be permitted my camera body and one lens in the cabin - the rest of the gear will need to go into the hold. However, from what others are reporting earlier in this thread, it sounds like it's not beyond reason for them...

If I don't get any decent shots I doubt I'll be asked back, so I really want to get some quality shots - weather permitting. I quite fancy getting a shot of the guys coming off the chopper and walking across the helideck. I'm sure it's a cliche, but I don't care :) I don't think I'd ever...

I'm not sure who we're flying out with, but I'm sure it'll be one of the usual suspects. We're heading out to the WilHunter (Awilco Drilling) - I only had a brief conversation with their CEO last night, so I don't have any more details other than it's on route to another job - it'll be...

Hi Brad - hood off - presumably to get the lens closer to the window, yes?

If I'm shooting RAW, wouldn't I just adjust exposure in post processing?

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to respond to my request. The experience of others in this area is giving me some very good pointers, and I'm already feeling a lot more prepared. I've also had a chat with a pro friend, who does a lot of ariel photography from helicopters - but she gets...

Thanks for the quick response, John The deal is that the execs will get dropped off on the rig first, then I'll get the chopper to myself to do a few circuits on my own. They will want good shots, so I'm hoping I'll be able to negotiate a decent seat. I'll need to find out if there's a...

I've been invited to take some corporate shots of a Drilling Company's drilling rig out in the north sea next weekend, and since I've never done any photography from a helicopter before I thought I should canvas for thoughts on technique. We'll be flying out on a chartered helicopter - I'll...

Totally in awe of Peter Rushworth's photographs. He can't be human!

#4 for me - good panning shot whilst keeping the subject sharp

Sorry to hear of your issue. This is a place where Sam's Lab can intercept these issues and resolve them, but it doesn't look like they take the opportunity to turn these negatives around. I don't believe there is any malicious intent from the Lab ... I just think they're disorganised and...

You could be right Tom. I may have missed the "Customer Service" checkbox, alongside the Colour Correct options. :lol: Or maybe I should have posted them on the 14th?

I read that too. So DSL will re-print for free after 30 days, but if you want them after 15 days then there's a conversation to be had with them.