What light should I use to take pictures underground?

    In order to capture high quality rock face photographs it is important to use powerful and proper LED lights with following characteristics:


    • Light output of at least 1,500 lumen 
    • Large light beam angle (no spotlight with a bright spot in the centre such as a miner's headlamp)
    • Rugged, waterproof & portable
    • Battery powered (rechargeable)
    • Battery life of at least 30min (at full brightness)


    Here are 2 lights that have proven to work very well:


    ✋ For LiDAR scanning you'll require proper lighting. It's recommended to use a light source that is directly mounted to the iPad Pro such as our custom-designed Dual LED light array which is part of the Rock Mapper Hardware Package.

    ℹ️ Proper lighting is also a massive advantage when it comes to geological/structural/geotechnical mapping and therefore highly recommended. It's easier to make good observations on a well lit rock face or rock wall.

    You might also want to check out the Rock Face Photography | Tips & Tricks article to improve your picture quality.

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