Practical airplane photography manual

As an advanced version of the previous book “The Textbook of Airplane Photography,” this guide explains practical techniques for taking airplane photos. Learn the process of creating the perfect shot!

It includes equipment information utilizing popular mirrorless cameras, basic and advanced shooting techniques, and practical reports from airfields with accompanying works. Additionally, it provides information on major airports and bases where shooting is easy, as well as details about the EVF viewfinder the author uses.

■ Chapter 1 Basics of Airplane Photography
Section 01 How to Take Airplane Photos [Recording]
Section 02 How to Take Airplane Photos [Expression]
Section 03 What Makes a Good Airplane Photo … and more

■ Chapter 2 Equipment and Usage for Airplane Photography
Section 01 Cameras for Airplane Photography
Section 02 Lenses for Airplane Photography
Section 03 System Configuration for Airplane Photography … and more

■ Chapter 3 Shooting Passenger Planes
Section 01 Planning the Shoot
Section 02 Shooting Passenger Planes
Section 03 Shooting from Observation Decks … and more
Section 08 Landing of A350 (Wide-angle)
Section 09 Landing of A380 (Super Telephoto)
Section 10 Head-on Taxiing … and more

■ Chapter 4 Shooting Military Aircraft
Section 01 Understanding Military Aircraft Operations
Section 02 Shooting Taxiing Fighters
Section 03 Shooting Fighter Takeoffs … and more
Section 09 Landing of F-35A
Section 10 Landing of Su-30MKI
Section 11 High-rate Climb of F-15J … and more

■ Chapter 5 Shooting Airplanes Overseas
Section 01 Shooting Airplanes Overseas
Section 02 Shooting Passenger Planes Overseas @America
Section 03 Shooting Military Aircraft Overseas @America … and more

■ Chapter 6 Aiming for Better Airplane Photos
Section 01 Understanding the Movement of the Sun
Section 02 Shooting Styles for Airplane Photos
Section 03 Tips for Sharp and Clear Photos … and more

■ Chapter 7 Recommended Locations for Airplane Photography
Section 01 New Chitose Airport/RJCC (CTS) & Chitose Base/RJCJ
Section 02 Matsushima Base/RJST 146
Section 03 Narita International Airport (Narita Airport)/RJAA (NRT)
Section 04 Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport)/RJTT (HND)
Section 05 Komatsu Base & Komatsu Airport/RJNK (KMQ) … and more