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• Working condition of the camera and lens cap straps.
• Photo Log, Recon Sketch Sheet, and Photo Pattern Planning sheets,
along with a good clipboard.
• Cleaning supplies.
• If you’re using a camcorder, ensure you have the microphone adapter.
• If you intend to stop away from mission base between sorties, take the
battery charger along.
• Seat cushion to improve your position when shooting through the rear left
window’s photo window.
• A light jacket or XXL black T-shirt or equivalent to use as a “portable
darkroom” for reviewing photos on the LCD screen.
11.5.2 Adjust Camera Settings
a. Turn on the camera and check status. Look for a full battery charge,
sufficient space on the media card, and other settings as listed below.
b. Set the camera time to match your time hack.
c. Set the exposure mode, usually Auto or Program. Also, determine
whether you will be shooting normally (single frame) or if you need to set
the burst (continuous) shooting mode.
1) You should use the fastest shutter speed you can (no less than
1/250s and at least 1/1000s when using telephoto) because short
shutter speeds mean less jitter. Normally, the Auto (Program) mode
will select a fast-enough shutter speed
2) In the Auto mode, make sure the focal point is set to ‘Infinite’ if
necessary
3) Check the ISO setting (should usually be ISO 100)
d. You may turn off the color LCD to save batteries. However, you will need
the LCD to review your photos before leaving the target area.
e. Disable (turn off) the digital zoom.