Try to opt for opendoor aircraft if you can. Shooting through windows not only restricts your view but often results in images that lack sharpness, clarity and detail. It’s not always possible, however.
Ideally carry two cameras and two lenses to save changing them. This allows you to capture a variety of shots at wide, medium and long focal lengths. A wide-angle zoom on a full frame DSLR, such as the Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS, and a second camera with a longer lens, such as the Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM III, is a good combination.
At lower altitudes, up to 500 feet, the ground moves faster, whereas at higher altitudes of more than 1500 feet ground speed is reduced. The lower you are, the faster your shutter speed needs to…
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Australian Geographic (Digital) - 1 Issue, July/August 2019