When using more than one camera, the basic configurations should be the same.īefore the trip, I had both my cameras cleaned by Nikon, which was a good decision. The same applies to all accessories, such as tripods and remotes. It’s also important that you know your camera inside out, and that you’ve set up your menu and buttons in a way that makes sense so you can use it in the dark. Although the white balance in the RAW images could be corrected after the fact, I tried to get the right light temperature on site. Depending on the situation and light conditions, I focussed manually but often in live view mode at 100% zoom. I used both cameras exclusively in manual mode. However, an external speed light could make for good effects if taking tent and portrait shots. Using a flash would be pointless due to the unbelievable scale of the cave. By the second sinkhole, ‘Garden of Edam’, my lens was so fogged up that I could only start using it hours later. There was constant dripping in the caves, so you should always keep a dry microfibre polish cloth within reach. For this reason, a second camera is really handy. The number of lens changes should be reduced to a minimum due to the high levels of humidity. Another challenge was the humidity, but more about that later. The ground was mostly wet, often slippy, and we searched for even ground to no avail. The light conditions were extremely difficult: there was lots of daylight in the dolines (sinkholes) so the dynamic between light and dark was extreme, while our headlights served as light sources in the depths of the cave. The photography was a challenge in some respects. PHOTOGRAPHING THE UNDERWORLD Challenging conditions It was a great benefit for us to have this experienced and knowledgable couple in our team. Both are members of the British Cave Research Association and they have led all 15 caving expeditions to Vietnam. Deb and Howard Limbert led our expedition. It could not have been better – even the food in the cave was excellent. Tour organizer Oxalis and team did an absolutely amazing job. Our expedition into the cave consisted of more than 40 people, among them local porters, guides, cooks, cave experts and photographers. Looking back towards the second doline in a massive passage of Hang Son Doong
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