Quote Originally Posted by paulnj
all you need.... in my opinion is a D rebel with a MPE 65 1X-5X MACRO LENS... if you can get close to your subject SAFELY

FROM THERE.... proper WHITE BALANCE and a tripod/card and your in business ;)

HERE are the lens I'D choose from depending on your safe distance and whether you want AMAZING DETAIL OF HILLARIOUSLY SMALL AREAS(MPE 65)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo



LOOK AT THE FOCUS RANGE on the MPE basicly 1 inch away

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re.../mp-e-65.shtml

IF THESE IMAGES are the size on the image you'd like ...... then your in business
Good-day,

Thank you for your reply.

I should have mentioned that my subjects are inside of a furnace at 700C (1300F), and, as such, the closest I will be able to place the camera is ~20 cm (~8 in) away from the subject drops. I would prefer it if the camera could be placed somewhat further away than this (if possible), as this would minimise the need for a cooling system (i.e., fans).

Auf wiedersehen,

James