7 Things You NEED To Start Planespotting 

This man needs more recognition... I've been watching this channel for around a year now and the quality of the videos is on point, they keep me engaged until the very end. They've also helped me to get into planespotting myself! I have no idea how he doesn't have at least 1m subs, as the quality of these is something I'd expect from someone much more well-known. Keep it up!

Food, you definetly need to get food when planespotting 😂 great video again!

Awesome video! I use a Lumix GX-8 and an Olympus 70-300mm lens! I love this hobby and I’m so glad that someone with as much experience as you is inspiring more people!

Travel, Aviation and photography in one channel. Couldnt ask for more

As a new plane spotter that just started, this is an amazing video for new plane spotters just like me thank you for making this !

FINALLY! Brilliant video my dude, well worth the wait

Wow this video really made me well prepared for my first plane spotting. I can’t believe that this guy is not famous… Hope you’re doing well man and keep making awesome plane spotting videos because me along with you’re other viewers really love and appreciate it.👍👏

Wow! I just finished watching and I learned so much about cameras and plane spotting from this! Also loved seeing Bravo in this one 🐶

Such an awesome video, thank you for sharing your expertise!

Glad to see the intro song back in your videos! Really informative video Alvin!

Thank you so much for all this information, it helped me out alot in terms of buying my new camera+objective

now this is what you call an underappreciated channel. im in love with your planespotting content man

Ty i have been wondering the tech I needed for plane spotting

Production quality always 100%!! Even as a routine planespotter, I found the video quite refreshing and a good review of the essentials! Well done Alvin!!

This will help me a lot,in planespotting what camera and lens should i buy, and accessories, and editing software. Very informative.

Very informative thanks Just starting out here never really cared to much about planes but my son obsession got us down at YVR every weekend so thinking about getting some gear to do it right I thinking the T7 with 18-55 & 75-300mm combo Thought ?

Awesome Video!!! just one thing, FR24 can track military, click filters, then click airline, then type RCH and enter and it will show all Air force planes currently on radar

Incredible video Alvin, so informative and well put together as always Alvin!

nicee one Alvin! really helpful for me! haha i saw Bravo at 8:00 !

Amazing video. Thank you Alvin!

Very good Basics of Planespotting Fundamentals!! 👍 Obviously but hidden in these 'things you need' is 💲💲💲💲💲 and plenty of it. In general, photography is not cheap, even though and as you mentioned, one can still start with just their cellphone and free editing programs on your computer or operating system. This assumes your goal is to produce pictures / video equivalent to the 'onemoreweektogo' channel. 😁 However, sometimes its just plain 'Luck' that's needed. You just happen to be in the right place at the right time to capture that Iconic image or video clip. Which means you need to be out there ready to snap the shutter or hit that record button when the time comes. Glad to see the Intro back. Nice video. Cheers 🥂

Great video! As I’ve commented before, the only thing I’m missing is a good lens for plane spotting, since I usually just do portrait photography, but lenses are always so expensive!

And Another Very nice Video! 😍 Keep it up Alvin! 🙌🏻

Awesome video mate! Love it

Great video but you forgot the MFT System cameras like Panasonic lumix and om systems/Olympus cameras. I use Olympus OM-D EM1MKII with mzuiko ed 100-400mm f5-6.3 IS and the Olympus OM-D EM10MKII with mzuiko ed 14-150mm f/4-5.6 mkII for plane spotting. Also in my bagpack a spotting scope, aviation radio scanner, safety vest, ear protection in form of ear defenders/custom made earplugs, lens brush and rocket blower, micro fiber towel and a silicagel bag ment for cars to keep moisture at low level in the bagpack. Ofcourse taking food and drinks

Nice mate, well done!

Thank you very much for the video and it is super helpful. I need a suggestion from you. I have Nikon D750 and 200-500 mm heavy lens. When i roll the camera along with the plane, i get sweep action but not the smooth movement. How do i avoid this issue? I have pretty good heavy duty tripod, but may be due to the movement with my hands, i get shaky videos and i feel so upset when i see them on the big screen.

Great video pal 👍 LIked and subscribed🙂

Excellent video! I just wanted to mention 2 things: 1. Flightradar24 does track some military aircraft. Not always but you can spot some here in the US. 2. I think I did not heard you recommending shooting in .raw format.

Great video bro!

Such a wonderful tutorial! Subbed!

Veyr helpful, THX!!!!

Do you have a video on what are optimal settings for video mode? For the A7SIII

Brilliant video buddy, thank you! I’ve been a spotter most of my life but never really put it into practice until recently, I only use an iPhone for my videos but I’ve been looking into Camera’s, Lenses etc for the last week or two… this was highly informative for me🙌🏼

Bravo's appearance at 8:00 made my day! 😍

Like the video, thumb up. But: 1:50, what are the pros of DSLR over MILC? Frankly, if you are being a new camera today, I cannot imagine that you would go with DSLR (maybe except the price, but in general everything that is older and worst is cheaper)

You should add in a dry box too. We definitely need it! xD

Great video - Lots of help!

thanks, is it worth taking a Canon 70-300mm IS usm lens to start spotting? or Tamron 70-300mm Di VC usd? my camera aps-c (crop)

Plane spotting is super fun, I must say it is important to look for more than one spotting location. Every major airport has that spot that’s a hidden gem nobody knows about

Thanks for this Im getting a Canon 100D!

Hi What microphone do you recommend for videography of planes? Also what setting for that? I mean gram rate; shutter speed , etc? Wish you an enjoyable plane spotting

Hi Alvin I was wondering what camera and lenses you recommend that aren't too expensive

Spot on! Perhaps another segment about planespotting videography???

Yess love these videos

I have my mums old canon 450d that 20 years old. Need a new camera body but still get AMAZING shots

Awesome video Alvin !!!

I just got a Sony A7RIV with 200-600mm and 400mm 2.8!

Its me @nico.jets 😂 like is dropped VERY VERY GOOD VIDEO alvin, i will watch it again when i've nothing to do but i saw a bit of the video and i need to say VERY GOOD 🔥🔥🔥

Is a nikon d3300 good for plane spoting.If no can you please suggest a better one at the same price?Thx

I have a Canon 6D and a 70-300mm IS f/4-5.6. I’d like to get a better lens, I was thinking about a 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM. Do you think it’s a good choice?

I've added everything to my basket and it's come to a total of £8,356 GBP. Shouldn't take me too long to save up the rest. Thanks so much for this video. Also, what is the bag you used I couldn't quite catch the name of it. SUB earned btw 👍🏻

Would a nikon D5100 18-55mm lens camera be good for plane spotting?

Can you please do a video for videography of planes?

hey i was thinking about getting a 400mm prime lens from canon to go with my 7d mk 2 for aviation photography but im having second thoughts do you think i should get a zoom or a prime for airshows?

What do you think a good camera for aviation photography and videography is for my aviation RU-vid channel I want a camera that I can use for photography and videography so I can take thumbnail photos and good quality videos.

My goto in the past with Canon was 1Dx + 70-200 f2.8 + 1.4x converter. Oh, so nostalgic memories your channel revealed today. Thanks :) With LiveATC and listening radio frequency is it legal in all the countries you traveled for spotting? P.S. With the backpack I was asking in another video - I got the answer here :)

Is the a6000 a good choice for spotting?

8:00 Yeeees, theres bravo :-) 🐶

Going to plane-spot next week

What about Nikon p1000 is that good enough to capture aircraft at night? Thanks

I have a i phone x and not a camera, could i buy a telephoto lense to planespot?

Awesome video!

Hi mate from Brisbane Australia! What tripod to you like to use for outdoors photo/video? In your video at 06:04 is that the Manfrotto 502? Subscribed

Is the fz-82 good for plane spotting?

Nice video! I just Wanna Buy a nikon P1000 bcs isnt that expensive, i dont need to buy a lens, is compact and the zoom is amazing, 125X.

Should you recommended the FZ82?

im thinking about getting the canon eos m50, with a 55-200mm lens, will this be ok for upclsoe spotting, like spotting at spottijg areas at the actual airport?

Do you have a tip for video planespotting to avoid all the shaking on the longer focal lengths? The IS of camera and lens is not enough.

Nice video again!

Hello man do you think the Canon Powershot sx530hs is good for plane spotting at cruising altittude?

Hello, My name is Taher Amgad. I am new in plane spotting. Since you have a lot of experience in plane spotting, Can you tell me the right gear to use and the apps please? And also how do you get paid in plane spotting? Is it from a company that you work in? Thank you and have a nice day (waiting for response)

Hi! What SD card do you recommend for a Sony A7III if I'mexpectingto spend the whole day at the airport? And how many batteries?

Just came over your channel. Love it! What made you stop uploading the videos.

I use the Sony A6000 great camera and very compact

A radio is also useful. You can listen to the tower's conversations legally but you cannot talk to them. You can get info on the incoming planes and the planes that are going to take off. A radio such as the UV-5R is cheap and has a good sound quality for listening. By the way, talking on a radio has its consequences, you need a license unless you are talking on a license free frequency such as 446 for the UK. This is why you cannot talk to the tower because you do not have a license for that frequency.

More plane spotting content please 😃

Why go pro is attached on top of camera?

File format image quality record setting frame rate etc thanks so much

Bravo!!

Which camera would be best to shoot videos with ?

Do you use any filters on your lenses?? I’m getting into plane spotting and photography

Is the Nikon p1000 good?

Which tripod are you using ?

I want to have an average priced camera for planespotting. Would Canon 2000d be a good camera for planespotting?

I got A7 Mk1 with 50 f1.8 and in the future I will get 16-35gm, 200-600g. Which one should I get 70-200f4 or 70-200f2.8 because I want to travel, sport, plane spotting?

The dog is soo cute

Is still Gear still good if you don’t spot near an airport. Because I spot in my backyard where there’s lots of planes. Will the gear be perfect? Would you recommend it?

hye bro..sorry newbie here..plan to shoot plane spotter..its camera nikon coolpix p950 suitable?

Hello, i'm from Argentina and i like the video, i have a question, in my country the cameras are very expensive, even the most cheaper one, i have in mind to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 or the 70 one, is a good election? Thanks!

I know i am a little bit late but what do you think about the sony a6400 for planespotting?

What zoom do dslr cameras have?

I actually have that oneworld Cathay pacific model

I want to avoid bringing a ladder but are there cameras and/or lenses shoot through fence like it's not there?

is a 50-135mm lens good for plane spotting

Is a 70 200 lens good enough? I have a nikon one?

So, I am 14 and I am really interested in plane spotting. I love aviation and photography and thought this would make a great hobby. Because I am probably younger than the average plane spotter, with a lower budget, I was wondering, what do you think would be the best camera for me? I have been looking at the Lumix DMC-FZ300, do you think this would be a good camera for a beginner on a budget? I really want a Sony RX 10 IV but I think it costs to much and it is too advanced for a young beginner like me. Suggestions? Thanks!

Hey, I've got a Canon EOS Rebel T4i, and am getting into plane spotting. I already have an 18-135 that suits me okay for now, but will soon want to add a new lens to the family to make plane spotting easier. I want something on the cheaper end although I can afford a decent amount. What might you recommend?

Hi ! Do you think a micro 4/3 camera is enough for plane spotting like the Lumix G80 ? Thanks

Is the sigma 150-500mm lens good for plane spotting?