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Chronos User Discussion / Lens/Camera protection
« on: April 16, 2018, 08:17:06 AM »
Hi all,
I'm going to be capturing some footage of scientific testing, and the client is using a BBs as the projectiles. I know these have a tendency to ricochet, so I am in the market for a way to protect the camera from things like projectiles, and small particles. Anyone know of anything out there?
I am using canon glass with the camera, so anything that fits the lenses exactly would be great (mostly worried about the front element). I initially thought a UV filter, but I'm not sure that would do much in a 'rouge-BB' scenario. I am open to other options.
I believe Mythbusters used LEXAN polycarbonate, but I have no experience with it. How would the clarity and image quality be shooting through it?
Do I just shoot with a telephoto and get as far away as I can? Would love to stick with my higher speed primes if possible, and I find a shorter focal length to be a bit more visually interesting.
Any other ideas?
Cheers!
Andrew
I'm going to be capturing some footage of scientific testing, and the client is using a BBs as the projectiles. I know these have a tendency to ricochet, so I am in the market for a way to protect the camera from things like projectiles, and small particles. Anyone know of anything out there?
I am using canon glass with the camera, so anything that fits the lenses exactly would be great (mostly worried about the front element). I initially thought a UV filter, but I'm not sure that would do much in a 'rouge-BB' scenario. I am open to other options.
I believe Mythbusters used LEXAN polycarbonate, but I have no experience with it. How would the clarity and image quality be shooting through it?
Do I just shoot with a telephoto and get as far away as I can? Would love to stick with my higher speed primes if possible, and I find a shorter focal length to be a bit more visually interesting.
Any other ideas?
Cheers!
Andrew