High Altitude Plane spotting. Spotting planes at very high altitude over the UK with a Nikon P900

[@dalemullins4562]

That U2 was probably watching you back

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Defo, I haven’t had a knock on the door yet. 😂🤣😂

[@fulcrum_9162]

Reverse aerial reconnaissance

[@aaronD-zw4vc]

Brilliant!

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Thanks🇬🇧🙋‍♂️

[@SaskPlaneSpotter]

Amazing! How is the stabilization on the P900? Thanks!👌👍

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Quite good actually. I would say better on the P900 than on the P1000. The P1000 takes some getting used too. 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

[@SaskPlaneSpotter]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 Ok, thanks!

[@ged7196]

Great vids high altitude...do you get yourself comfortable sat using the tripod ?,i know its a pain zooming and keeping your track of fast moving objects i must give it a go as im on the manchester ,europe from the states fly paths,...

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Thanks, I’m standing, max concentration needed. Some times I lose track & can’t find the plane again. 🇬🇧🙋‍♂️

[@PLANEMANIA747]

Lufthansa A380 😍 Great catches 👏

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Congratulations on nearly hitting 3k subscribers, your hard work is paying off. 👏👏

[@vivpro1951]

My favourite channel

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Thanks, that’s a very nice thing to say. 🙋‍♂️

[@Win100n]

There you have shown us again quite good shots. Last week in Berlin, the seemingly blue sky was so covered with some kind of layer that I couldn't even see the planes flying directly over my head with my eyes. However, my camera did capture some of them.

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

It’s been a tough six months for high altitude spotting. A thin layer the same as Berlin. I find first thing in the morning or late evening. 🙋‍♂️

[@Win100n]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 True. Like a dense cloth or spider web that blocks the view. Do you shoot with manual settings?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

No, shoot fully auto.

[@T16MGJ]

Very interesting. Magnificent camera control and the detailed information about most of the aircraft a bonus. I use my trusty hand held Zeiss West 10x50s to observe high level stuff and appreciate the difficulties of focus.

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Focus is the main struggle, the camera’s doing a lot of work but once it locks on it’s ok, but there are times when it doesn’t lock on & the planes gone. 🙋‍♂️ I think the info is worthwhile doing, adds to the video I feel.

[@T16MGJ]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 You're welcome. Credit where due. Some of the stuff overhead in my Gloucestershire area are seven and eight miles high plus. Twenty years ago, quad- con-trails were a common sight overhead. Not now, mostly the same twin jet platform, on the size being different. Freighter quad-jets more frequent overhead in the dead of night. Currently watching the air action over Trooping the Colour on TV. Love the sound of RR Merlins.

[@mindplanes]

I know how hard the stabilisation it is when you zoom in because I also experience it! You did an amazing job!!!! Better than me! 😊

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Thanks really appreciate the comment, yeah it is hard at max zoom, “bouncing” is the main problem. I just have to find the right restriction on my tripod & hold my breath. 🙋‍♂️

[@Rusha375]

Hi! Are u using only the optical zoom? And for contrail spotter, nikon P900 is a good choice?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Yep, optical zoom. Nikon P900 is a good starter camera. But the P1000 is better because it shoots in 4k. 🇬🇧🙋‍♂️

[@Rusha375]

❤

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

this is beyond amazing. is this on a tripod? no way you could pull this off by hand.... why are all the planes white with contrails.. this has got to be some of the best every planespotting. this video should have a million views..

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Thanks, really appreciate the comment. I use a tripod & stop breathing 🤣😂🤣

[@LEARNINGCHORDS]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 nice! I shoot video almost daily at LAX hand held no tripod and it is always moving, but the advantage of these small sensor cameras is they are great for this stuff... I will watch more of your videos.. keep up the fine work

[@T16MGJ]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 Even so, amazing hand held control of focus.

[@Rusha375]

Hi, where exactly in uk do u spott this planes?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Gloucestershire. Nr Bristol. 🇬🇧🙋‍♂️

[@holgie1705]

I have got the p900 also and I would love to take plane pics but I cant get the settings to work. Do you have any settings for me please? 😀

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Fully auto. The focus sensor is not that great, so just take your time zooming in. Lots of times my videos don’t come out that great. So patients is the name of the game.

[@holgie1705]

Yeah I know it takes forever and the plane moved on already. I just wanna take pics but oh well. I keep trying I guess. thx tho. 😀

[@planespotting_ch]

wow! 🤩 May I ask what kind of tripod you use?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Manfrotto with video head. Manfrotto 055 Aluminium 3 Section... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IQ7PT50?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Manfrotto Pro Video Head www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006TZE0UQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@vabospotter]

Wonderful

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Thanks 🇬🇧🙋‍♂️

[@miguelaviation]

I’ve got the p900 yesterday, are there any tips?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Congratulations. Make sure you get an SD card that has a high write speed otherwise you could get jumpy video. 🇬🇧🙋‍♂️

[@jairchicaiza7226]

how do you stabilize your camera

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

This might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXuXfXV4lpudiqcsi=4MOm9Cq9G0HUn0aA

[@scottwilson9817]

I got one ordered can’t wait

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Nikon P900?

[@cbhat5]

What accessories have you used in addition to the base camera?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

As in?.. software?

[@cbhat5]

Lens, tripod. And now many GB SD card do you have?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

@@cbhat5 lens is fixed to the camera, I use to use the P900 which is in this thumbnail. Now use a P1000 shoots in 4K. Manfrotto fluid head & tripod. SD card is integral ultimate pro 128gb. You need fast transfer speed especially with 4K video.

[@cbhat5]

Oh wow, I thought it's a separate lens looking at the zoom. Do you know if P950 is as good or better than P900

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

@@cbhat5 can’t help you with that, the only difference between the P900 & P1000 is the 4K video that I can see & I would choose 4K video over anything. 🙋‍♂️🇬🇧

[@mindplanes]

May I ask what lens your using to catch these beasts?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

It’s a fix lens on the Nikon P900🙋‍♂️ 83x zoom.

[@mindplanes]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 oh right! You got yourself a good camera then! I’ve got the Sony a1 but hasn’t got an incredible zoom like yours!

[@ProvidaleNG]

Gear (tripod maybe) and Settings?

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Nikon P900 & Manfrotto tripod. Fully auto on camera. I use a P1000 now

[@Ktmoney123]

Wow a U2?! 4:16 that’s awesome!

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Yeah, usually very hard to see in flight because they are so high, maybe 50k+ ft

[@Ktmoney123]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 that’s an awesome find for sure!

[@rev_YT4358]

i too wanna plane spot like this :(

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

What’s stopping you?

[@rev_YT4358]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 the camera i have and most importantly... CLOUDS.

[@Idontusethemetricsystem]

What lens is that

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

83x mega zoom. Nikon p900 fixed lens.

[@Idontusethemetricsystem]

@@highaltitudeplanespotting2035 oh really? that is not even that much jeez. Cool

[@sdgygthdtft588]

Zoom it in the night time

[@highaltitudeplanespotting2035]

Doesn’t work with this camera. 🙋‍♂️