Need advice

[Ayreona]

Hey all!

I am new to the world of photograpy and I could really use some advice.
For my work I need a camera that can shoot nice pictures (mostly in big spaces with limited lighting) and I also need to be able to deliver slow motion video, so I'm looking for something with a high frame rate and a reasonable resolution.

Which cameras do you suggest?

 

[Ridgeway]

You might have a look at Wanted: a cheap compact camera for shooting slow-motion videos | Ask Jack | Technology | theguardian.com A bit out of date but useful info.

Would be useful to know what the subject is (you could be shooting ants in an aircraft hangar).

 

[Ayreona]

I already came across this article and found it very interesting. But I also wanted to hear what people here think.
I'm filming working machinery (mostly cutting and transporting vegetables), in a big hangar, (poorly) lit with fluorescent lights.

 

[CameraClicker]

Shooting in big spaces suggests a wide angle lens, but shooting slow motion of machines cutting vegetables suggests a longer lens, possibly that can focus at closer distances than a standard lens, so a macro capability.
Shooting at a high frame rate suggests you might be better off adding light when you need to shoot. This might be a good application for a LED panel.
Good quality, large size, movies have large files even for a fairly short clip. So you have lots to think about.

 

[AlanKlein]

You'll need a tripod too.

 

[benty]

Hi Ayreona,The Canon PowerShot S100 is a popular camera with slow-motion enthusiasts with a high frame rate and a reasonable resolution. The S100 is a 12MP camera that shoots full HD (1080p24) videos, and also offers slow-motion recording. It will shoot 640 x 480 pixels at 120fps, and 320 x 240 at 240fps.Hope you get satisfied with my post..Thanks in Advance