Camera for close up photos at work

rodders · 2 Oct 2022 at 10:13

Hi all,

After some help, as I partake in some photography, to my boss I'm automatically an expert now....lol.

We need a new camera in engineering, which will include primarily close up photos of aircraft parts, showing scratches, dents etc... So macro is a must.

Budget £1500, but this needs to include some lighting equipment too.

Looking for advice/ideas on what to go for, bridge, compact, body and lens....?

Any help much appreciated

LiE · 3 Oct 2022 at 08:58

Should be able to get a Fujifilm X-T30 II and a used Fujifilm 80mm Macro (they are £1149 new!) for a touch over £1500.

As for lighting for macro, I’m not sure. Possibly just a product light box which are cheap enough.

rodders · 3 Oct 2022 at 18:06

I doubt they'll go used, but I'll double check.

They have a cheap light box on the other side of the site, with a couple of lamps. Probably get something like that again.

Raymond Lin · 3 Oct 2022 at 19:51

What you want is a macro lens, a ring flash for mobility and whatever body you can get.

A soft box is good but not practical to move around.

LiE · 3 Oct 2022 at 21:23

rodders said:
I doubt they'll go used, but I'll double check.

Most retailers sell used copies some that are like new and come with warranty.

Eg https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/fujifilm-xf-80mm-f-2-8-r-macro/sku-1482237

METEORIC · 4 Oct 2022 at 04:54

You could probably go M43 and get a Panasonic G9 (£900) and Olympus 60mm F2.8 Macro (£400), which totals £1300, that should leave some budget for lighting.

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 3 Nov 2022 at 14:55

Any new mirrorless camera with a macro lens tbh. Are the parts all off or in situ?