Camera to use underground (big flash, v. dark)
Discussion
I need to upgrade the camera equipment at the underground mine I'm currently working at... Previously I've used both Nikon and Canon DSLRs in the D70-D200 range (and equivalent in Canon) and various lens combinations. This time, I'm wondering about something a little bit simpler; since the settings really stay fixed we're buying a lot of camera without utilising much of its potential.
What is a must, is the ability for a kick-ass flash. Low light sensitivity also helps of course.
Thereafter I'm open to suggestions. Something like those pseudo SLRs might fit the bill if they can have an external flash, or possibly some form of compact, if the flash can go ballistic (I suspect an external flash will always be king though...). I suppose a v. basic DSLR (<D5000..?) may be an option..? These weren't so frequently available when I last looked into buying about 3 years ago so I don't know much about them.
Any ideas..?
What is a must, is the ability for a kick-ass flash. Low light sensitivity also helps of course.
Thereafter I'm open to suggestions. Something like those pseudo SLRs might fit the bill if they can have an external flash, or possibly some form of compact, if the flash can go ballistic (I suspect an external flash will always be king though...). I suppose a v. basic DSLR (<D5000..?) may be an option..? These weren't so frequently available when I last looked into buying about 3 years ago so I don't know much about them.
Any ideas..?
Depends entirely on your budget.
If you really need to 'light up' a dark place, then you can go for off camera flash. This isn't necessarily that expensive - a couple of cheap flash units with stands/brollys and radio triggers/receivers could all be done for around £150. Your dslr would be fine, assuming you can get that kit to the scene! You do need to be comfortable with manual setting of exposures, flash power etc, or at the very least a single flash unit on camera which you can bounce.
If you got money to play with think about a full frame DSLR (Nikon d700 for example) which allows you to shoot at higher ISO without compromising quality (noise) and faster glass such as f/1.4 primes but note at such apertures depth of field may be too narrow depending on your scene and intentions.
If you really need to 'light up' a dark place, then you can go for off camera flash. This isn't necessarily that expensive - a couple of cheap flash units with stands/brollys and radio triggers/receivers could all be done for around £150. Your dslr would be fine, assuming you can get that kit to the scene! You do need to be comfortable with manual setting of exposures, flash power etc, or at the very least a single flash unit on camera which you can bounce.
If you got money to play with think about a full frame DSLR (Nikon d700 for example) which allows you to shoot at higher ISO without compromising quality (noise) and faster glass such as f/1.4 primes but note at such apertures depth of field may be too narrow depending on your scene and intentions.
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