As a crime-scene photographer, you will need a good camera and the basic equipment listed in the lesson. Making the right decisions when procuring such equipment is sometimes difficult. You want the best, but you have a budget. It often helps to construct a decision-making table in order to compare your options. Once you have finished the table, it can be used to make the best decisions for purchasing each of the needed items. The sum total of your choices must meet the budget yet obtain the highest-quality items needed. For example, you might want to economize a bit by purchasing a lower-quality flashlight and tripod. Money saved by that decision might allow you to a more secure and weather-proof carrying case or bag to protect your valuable camera. Conduct an online search to gain knowledge about the types of lens and light filters you will need for this type of work. Part 1: Decision Making-Selecting the Right Camera for the Job Presume that you have $4,000 to spend on a DSLR camera and the basic equipment necessary for crime-scene documentation. You will also need to buy all the basic photographic equipment listed in the lesson.
