How to get started Plane Spotting

Plane spotting is a fun way to photograph and learn about airplanes. If you happen to live in or near a major city then you have access to hundreds of different aircraft and paint schemes a.k.a. livery.

Recommended Gear:
A DSLR or Mirrorless camera with at least a 200mm zoom
A tripod - not immediately necessary unless you are shooting at night
A backpack to keep all of your gear in
A water bottle - it gets hot out there and you don’t want to dehydrate
A hat or cap - again it gets hot
Forms of ID - you may be asked to present ID depending where you are taking pictures from.

Recommended Websites/Apps:

http://flightradar24.com

http://spotterguide.net

https://www.spotterguide.net/useful-t...

http://LiveATC.net

Other flight trackers (may work better in Europe or smaller airports)

http://planefinder.net

https://flightaware.com/

To find a planspotting group you can search Facebook or you can use JetPhotos:
https://www.jetphotos.com/group

Recommended settings to get started:
Aperture: 7.1 or higher
Shutter 1/200 or faster
ISO 100 or best available

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Remember to always check with airport authorities to ensure you are not violating any rules/regulations. All the above text and content in this video are simply recommendations. Neither I nor any websites listed above are liable for any damages, losses, or violations incurred. Be smart, stay safe, and enjoy!