In the SLRs days we used to change lenses in the open. Why the extra extraordinary precautions needed for DSLr lenses? Thanks !!
In the SLRs days we used to change lenses in the open. Why the extra extraordinary precautions needed for DSLr lenses? Thanks !!
As zac08 stated. SLR's 'sensor' is the film itself so we don't have to worry abt dust issues. But digital sensors are highly sensitive to dust particles so even having tiny specks would be visible on your pics when taking at smaller apertures.
seriously ppl take the dust-during-lens-change issue way too seriously. when you are in the midst of the action, who will care so much? just change it fast and get the snap.
Change in the clean room, where are you going to get that when you are outside shooting? Switching off the camera is in case of shorts in the electrical system but then that is overrated too, the body is trong enough to take it. Your camera's sensor is still on when it is shooting, so it will still attract dust or whatever, Having a lens attached doesnt mean that the camera body becomes dust proof, it still attracts whenever you shoot.
Nothing beats changing a lens fast. Speed is the key here.
If u're in a more dusty environment, no matter how fast u change your lens, the dusts will still enter.
agreed.
best is change the lens within a dry and safe environment.
u wouldnt want a smudge picture after the change of ur lens.
the sensor is a petty sensitive thing.
do care
I don't know which camera you use, or plan to use, but if you have an Olympus dSLR, you really don't need to be very careful at all. Of course, extreme conditions should be avoided, but changing outdoors, besides streets or on the beach is not an issue. It has the wolds best built in cleaning system, called SSWF, and it works well since several years. It has been introduced with the E-1 and I don't think many Olympus owners have cleaned their sensor yet. Much can be said about the Olympus cameras, but lens changing is definitely not an issue. I never paid any attention to where I change lens during the past two years, and I change lens often, indoors and outdoors. I hold my camera in the most comfortable way when changing lens.Hi All,
Just checking, apart from not dropping the lens, are there any precautions to take while changing lens outdoor?
Rgds,