DSLR to shoot car interiors

9designs2 · 7 Feb 2014 at 23:58

Well a spec me thread with a twist....

For work purposes I'd like to shoot car interiors to compile a benchmarking file of vehicle interiors. Which leads me to think it might be good excuse for some new or change of kit.

So requirement would be high resolution to allow zooming in to review details.
Good at capturing details in dark areas i.e. black on black trim parts.
Lens wide enough to capture width of interior (dashboard) say from rear seat position.

Good low light performance, possible use of flash....
Fast lens/small depth of field isn't probably going to give good results, so thinking high ISO or flash will be more important feature.

Currently I'm a Canon user, but could consider a change.... (Have 5Dc, 17-40 and 24-105)
So new body or start again ?

9designs2 · 8 Feb 2014 at 12:58

My fear or thought is my 5D classic isn't low enough on the noise front and you can't push the ISO that far..... It's dynamic range isn't anything special.
So easiest option Mk3 body and use the 17-40. ... (BTW When will we see a MK4?).

I know it doesn't often make sense to swap brands on a cost basis, but I was originally a Nikon user, not sure I ever quite got comfortable with the Canon.

9designs2 · 8 Feb 2014 at 17:14

In an ideal world you're both right, or if shooting for a brochure etc that's how you would do it. Problem is these shots are more likely to be taken while visiting dealers or borrowing someone's car, so more grabbed, less staged. Also from visiting motor shows etc.
A soft defused on a flash is more where I think I'll be.

What's the 14-24mm F2.8 Nikon lens like?

9designs2 · 9 Feb 2014 at 11:47

Didn't know about Lantern, not sure it helps as much on the older 5D, thanks for the tip will have a read up.

D800E question, would the lack of an anti-aliasing filter cause a moire problem when shooting grained plastics and fabric/trim with it's woven pattern. Also is there a software correction if it does occur ?