Originally Posted by fyrcat
I've done plenty of fire scene photography. You really want the L on your camera for those conditions. When someone forgets to put the correct spin on a 5" LDH and a hose starts snaking around, you'll be glad it's the 24-70 on your camera. Reminds me of the many times that I'd go to training and put on my helmet/gloves/pants/boots every time. Folks would ask why, and I'd respond "for safety". Within five minutes, they'd see why, and then go do the same thing.
We're a Canon/Profoto family: five cameras, sixteen lenses, fifteen Profoto lights, too many modifiers.
helmet = fully sealed L lens
gloves = fully sealed camera body
pants = quality lens filter
boots = everytime
Safety as an analogy to cameras is a system, with no a single line defense. Forget any one, and you'll still be at significant risk. Sorry, I couldn't think of anything better for boots... [:P]
I'm saving for thef2.8 70-200 for fast/low lightaction shots...the crop bodies are catching up andappear to be digging in deep...I love my 17-55mm. [
Cathy, just be aware that the XSi is not a weather-sealed body. Of course, a Ziploc bag with a couple of rubber bands will provide substantial protection.
Every firefighter knows there's no such thing as weather-sealed <anything>, and also can tell if something will survive the fireground with one glance. A Motorola indicator is usually a good start, but only if it was made for the fire service.
We're a Canon/Profoto family: five cameras, sixteen lenses, fifteen Profoto lights, too many modifiers.
I had a point and shoot fuji digital before the Rebel xsi, and it worked great for a quick down and dirty pic,especially when first arriving on a fire. I am an engineer, and many times I got yelled at to get to work as I snapped a couple of pictures...but when we were thru, all those snappy mouths came to me for copies of my pictures.
Sotrue. LOL
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