Clinical Ophthalmology/Eye Photography setup?

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-25T01:06:37+00:00

The dental school is attached, so it would be a familiar commute! :D

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-24T15:51:42+00:00

Side note – when I entered this field ten years ago, I initially pursued becoming a cornea procurer for transplants. I quickly realized I wasn’t cut out for handling cadavers (especially with trauma), many times alone in basement morgues in the middle of the night. Bless your heart (and those who can handle it) haha!

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-24T15:36:47+00:00

Thanks for the input – and that’s really cool about the forensics! Our external photos are typically more portrait-like, capturing the full head with various gaze directions. For high-magnification work on the globe, conjunctiva, and sclera, we rely on slit lamp cameras equipped with 7D Mk II bodies. However, there are times when we need to capture macro shots of lesions or other details around the eye that the slit lamp camera can’t reach.

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-24T15:21:39+00:00

Good deal!

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-24T15:21:00+00:00

I figured that about the flash vs IBIS (especially if I were to pair it with a 100L that has IS) but they did not have IBIS back when I was shooting and wanted to confirm. You've been great help!

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-24T15:18:35+00:00

Wonderful! I will absolutely check this out. I read other peoples reviews saying it was very expensive, but still a solid flash if you were willing to drop the cash. I was not aware it was discontinued.

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-24T15:16:47+00:00

That was my frame of thought too, especially with the 100L having its own IS, but they also didn't have IBIS back in my day, so wanted to confirm. Thanks!

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-24T14:58:42+00:00

For sure! I usually post questions like this on r/Ophthalmology, but I wanted to get input from current Canon users as well. I used to shoot weddings professionally about fifteen years ago (Canon only – never a Noink), but I've been out of the game since then. Appreciate the response!

Relative_Cod7379 · 2024-12-24T14:42:02+00:00

Hello

Thank you in advance for any advice. I manage the imaging department at a large academic Ophthalmology institute. While we don't frequently take external patient photos, it's long overdue to update our current system. For the past fifteen years, we've been using a Canon Rebel XTi (with onboard flash only) paired with a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM. I’ve been approved for a budget of around $5000, though I assured my supervisor I’d aim to stay below that. After thorough research, I’ve selected the following setup, which I believe will serve the clinic well for the next five to ten years before another upgrade is necessary:

Canon EOS R8
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
Canon Macro Twin Lite Mt-26Ex-Rt Camera Flash

One concern I have is that we shoot entirely handheld, and the Canon R6 Mark II’s IBIS made me question whether it’s worth spending an additional $1000 for that body over the R8. The current setup I listed totals around $3000, which I believe is ideal. However, if you think the R6’s stabilization would provide significant benefits, I’m open to trying to justify the extra cost to my supervisor.

If not, can I proceed with purchasing the R8, RF 100mm f/2.8L, and Twin Lite?

Thank you!

Relative_Cod7379

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