So, it's been a pretty busy time of late. We have provided training to a number of police forces up and down the country, from initial training to standard and refresher training and all the students have been very keen and receptive, so despite some long days and many miles, it's been a very rewarding experience.
The range of equipment being used is also interesting, from Canon to Nikon and in particular Nikon D7500's to D750's, D800's and D810's through to Z6's and Z8's, sometimes on the same courses. Given this type of variety it keeps you on your toes and tests your memory, particularly when it comes to the differences in their respective performance, specifications and facilities.
It is clear, however, that more and more Forensic Collision Investigation Unit's are starting to move towards mirrorless cameras and the advantages they bring, such as better ISO performance and focus peaking. Both of these really help practitioners when capturing night-time scenes.
With most police forces using Nikon cameras, the most popular move seems to be towards the Z6 and Z7 variants.
All of the aforementioned cameras are, however, capable of capturing the evidence that Investigators need to record, but as the older cameras start to wear out or experience issues, the potential for repair is becoming something of a problem, as some parts become difficult to source and costs versus the age of the cameras, push forces to look to newer equipment.
Don't get me wrong though, a good condition DSLR with a lowish shutter count is still a very good camera and well worth considering, given the wide range of lenses and accessories available in the market place, plus the great battery life they offer. The future though, is definitely mirrorless and the police, sometimes slow to embrace newer technologies in favour of the 'tried and tested', are most certainly looking forwards in respect to digital cameras.
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