Filming near an MRI unit

This unit is housed in a trailer, not sure how much space is available; but need advise for filming,

Anyone done this? any tips?

(MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Wife had an MRI a while back. No carried in metal what-so-ever was permitted in the room where the MRI was done. First off perhaps check with the folks in charge of the MRI equipment to be sure you're allowed to bring a camera into the immediate area of where you want to shoot.

It will be cramped. There's not much room, esp. in the magnet room.
Wide angle lenses will probably be the best option unless you can get a good angle to shoot through a door opening into the next room (which may be necessary for anything involving the magnet).
If you can get access to the trailer before the shoot that would be very helpful in figuring out angles and setups.

You will definitely need to collaborate with the operators to find out what is allowed.
Even with that, I would suggest you take great care anytime you are near the magnet. With modern self-shielded magnets, the force on magnetic objects can increase dramatically over just an inch or two. It can go from a slight tug to ripping the item from your grasp very quickly.

1. Don't have anything loose on your person. Hold onto anything you bring near the magnet so you can feel any change in pull (ex. don't hang a camera around your neck on a strap).
   
2. Move slowly and pay attention to the forces on whatever you have.

Hey Geoff, thanks I appreciate it! I am going to meet the technician and take a look tomorrow. I do have a 16-35; so I should be able to work well in the tight space. Hoping the control room has a window I can get shots though. I found some great examples via vimeo. Thanks for the video you linked as well. Better safe... than sorry!

javapop wrote in post #17093668
Hoping the control room has a window I can get shots though.

The window will likely have a fine copper screen in it, so photos taken through it may not turn out that well.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Geoff S.