Turn camera (Nikon) off when changing lenses ?
Nov 8, 2014 13:42:42 #
In lens researsch I read that Nikon recommends doing this with VR lenses, because if VR is active 'strange things' can happen. I haven't been doing this and have not witnessed any 'strange things' happening.
Three Qs
1. What would those strange things be?
2. Would turning the VR off, instead of the camera, accomplish the same thing?
3. The article also indicated something about activating the VR with the auto focus press of the shutter button that I couldn't fully understand. Does anyone know what that means? Thank you
Three Qs
1. What would those strange things be?
2. Would turning the VR off, instead of the camera, accomplish the same thing?
3. The article also indicated something about activating the VR with the auto focus press of the shutter button that I couldn't fully understand. Does anyone know what that means? Thank you
Nov 8, 2014 13:47:29 #
Video Vinny wrote:
In lens researsch I read that Nikon recommends doi... (show quote)
Always turn off camera when changing lenses and/or accessories that connect to any of the plug-ins! If not you'll take a chance to mess with the cameras circruits.
That goes for all lenses, even manual lenses. The IS is always activated by pressing the shutter button or the dedicated button for focus!
Nov 8, 2014 13:53:00 #
I have accidentally left mine on when changing lenses. Nothing noticeable occurred. (YET)
The manual sez to turn it off to change lenses. I try to do that.
It is just a good idea to be powered down with electronics during most physical changes of hardware. A spike from the contacts dragging across each other might/could hit a micro circuit and damage it's components.
And the Service department can tell from experiance if you didn't follow the manual.
So if getting your camera repaired under warranty might be important to you, follow the directions. ;)
(Don't make it a habit of doing it your way.)
The manual sez to turn it off to change lenses. I try to do that.
It is just a good idea to be powered down with electronics during most physical changes of hardware. A spike from the contacts dragging across each other might/could hit a micro circuit and damage it's components.
And the Service department can tell from experiance if you didn't follow the manual.
So if getting your camera repaired under warranty might be important to you, follow the directions. ;)
(Don't make it a habit of doing it your way.)
Nov 8, 2014 13:54:08 #
speters wrote:
Always turn off camera when changing lenses and/or accessories that connect to any of the plug-ins! If not you'll take a chance to mess with the cameras circruits.
That goes for all lenses, even manual lenses. The IS is always activated by pressing the shutter button or the dedicated button for focus!
That goes for all lenses, even manual lenses. The IS is always activated by pressing the shutter button or the dedicated button for focus!
Or even changing battery!
Nov 8, 2014 13:59:10 #
speters wrote:
Always turn off camera when changing lenses and/or accessories that connect to any of the plug-ins! If not you'll take a chance to mess with the cameras circruits.
That goes for all lenses, even manual lenses. The IS is always activated by pressing the shutter button or the dedicated button for focus!
That goes for all lenses, even manual lenses. The IS is always activated by pressing the shutter button or the dedicated button for focus!
^^^^THIS! :thumbup:
ALWAYS turn the camera off.... ALWAYS.
Nov 8, 2014 14:17:22 #
3. The article also indicated something about activating the VR with the auto focus press of the shutter button that I couldn't fully understand. Does anyone know what that means? Thank you[/quote]
I believe that if you use back button focus VR is activated only after the shutter released is depressed 1/2 way
I believe that if you use back button focus VR is activated only after the shutter released is depressed 1/2 way
Nov 8, 2014 16:31:09 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
speters wrote:
Always turn off camera when changing lenses and/or accessories that connect to any of the plug-ins! If not you'll take a chance to mess with the cameras circruits.
That goes for all lenses, even manual lenses. The IS is always activated by pressing the shutter button or the dedicated button for focus!
That goes for all lenses, even manual lenses. The IS is always activated by pressing the shutter button or the dedicated button for focus!
While it's recommended and certainly not a bad idea, I, and thousands of others, have ignored that advice for years with no issues. I suspect it is in part a CYA approach by the camera manufacturers. While there is always the possibility that in some circumstance a problem could occur, experience has taught many of us that the risk is minimal.
Nov 8, 2014 16:33:04 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
CHOLLY wrote:
^^^^THIS! :thumbup:
ALWAYS turn the camera off.... ALWAYS.
ALWAYS turn the camera off.... ALWAYS.
For me personally it's always been NEVER turn the camera off...NEVER. :)
Nov 8, 2014 17:40:28 #
Looks like you've been a lucky devil all these years.
Hey; a lucky New Jersey Devil!! :lol:
Hey; a lucky New Jersey Devil!! :lol:
Nov 8, 2014 17:41:31 #
I buy a camera or lens, turn it on, and glue the button shut! :lol:
I glue it since on occasion I accidentally have turned it off!!
Vinney, seriously, I've NEVER had a problem.
If it falls into water, I guess I'll have to chip the glue off in a hurry!! :lol: :lol:
If your a by-the-book type person, just turn it off.
I wonder what the off-button actuation limit is?!
SS
I glue it since on occasion I accidentally have turned it off!!
Vinney, seriously, I've NEVER had a problem.
If it falls into water, I guess I'll have to chip the glue off in a hurry!! :lol: :lol:
If your a by-the-book type person, just turn it off.
I wonder what the off-button actuation limit is?!
SS
Nov 8, 2014 18:30:33 #
Trabor wrote:
I believe that if you use back button focus VR is activated only after the shutter released is depressed 1/2 way
I believe that if you use back button focus VR is activated only after the shutter released is depressed 1/2 way
That kind of depends on the body. If your camera has a dedicated AF-ON button on the back, both it and/or the shutter release button will activate the VR (at least it does on my Df). If you have the AE-L/AF-L button set for BBF, it doesn't activate VR, you have to use the shutter release 1/2 press.
Nov 8, 2014 19:32:18 #
Hey everyone, thank you all so much.
Wow, I read the manual when purchased, but don't remember this part.
The opinions were devided as is often the case here and that is a good thing. (And nobody got pissed off at anybody. Love this site)
Maybe I've been lucky or maybe it isn't an issue.
I remember in the earlier days of electronics it was an absolute must to turn all appliances off before making any change. Sparks, bumps, spikes in AC were part of the landscape. Ironically I still do this out of habit with most of my stuff. Just missed it on the camera.
Back in the days of the Beta Cassette tape players, that went for $700 - $1000 I forgot twice for several hundred dollars of repairs.
Today's machines and electricity are so much better so that the negative response of keeping them on while changing is probably minimal, and probably not eliminated.
However, I thank you all so much. I will "play it safe" and 'power down' from here on. Thank you. Vinny :mrgreen: :thumbup:
Wow, I read the manual when purchased, but don't remember this part.
The opinions were devided as is often the case here and that is a good thing. (And nobody got pissed off at anybody. Love this site)
Maybe I've been lucky or maybe it isn't an issue.
I remember in the earlier days of electronics it was an absolute must to turn all appliances off before making any change. Sparks, bumps, spikes in AC were part of the landscape. Ironically I still do this out of habit with most of my stuff. Just missed it on the camera.
Back in the days of the Beta Cassette tape players, that went for $700 - $1000 I forgot twice for several hundred dollars of repairs.
Today's machines and electricity are so much better so that the negative response of keeping them on while changing is probably minimal, and probably not eliminated.
However, I thank you all so much. I will "play it safe" and 'power down' from here on. Thank you. Vinny :mrgreen: :thumbup:
Nov 8, 2014 20:48:20 #
So glad I've most of my lenses are old enough not to be burdened by VR. Still wondering under what condition VR would help. I can handhold a 200mm lens, full frame, at 1/8 second and be tack sharp. Way back when it was a necessary evil to shoot that way, because legit theaters were not always bright and the film speed, Acufine and Diafine aside, was limited to ISO 400.
In these digital days there is little penalty to raise ISO to stratospheric levels, allowing dark scenes to be shot much faster than 1/8th second. So, with ISO raising the roof, skill level with the camera is commensurately lowered.
The lightness of modern cameras is a big issue, I suppose, as the cameras do not "settle" as well in a photographer's hands. The weight of former pro film cameras was something pros counted on for better imaging.
Facing grab shots in restricted spaces afforded no tripod setups, and so, shooting with slower transparency film, like Fuji 50, necessitated steady hands with braced elbows for 2 second exposures like the one picture here.
In these digital days there is little penalty to raise ISO to stratospheric levels, allowing dark scenes to be shot much faster than 1/8th second. So, with ISO raising the roof, skill level with the camera is commensurately lowered.
The lightness of modern cameras is a big issue, I suppose, as the cameras do not "settle" as well in a photographer's hands. The weight of former pro film cameras was something pros counted on for better imaging.
Facing grab shots in restricted spaces afforded no tripod setups, and so, shooting with slower transparency film, like Fuji 50, necessitated steady hands with braced elbows for 2 second exposures like the one picture here.
Nov 9, 2014 01:40:03 #
Video Vinny wrote:
Hey everyone, thank you all so much. br br Wow, I... (show quote)
You bring something to mind. True story.
A Friend of my wife's (and me) had their house hit when the High Voltage lines fell into the secondary, lower voltage lines, which came to their home. (Northridge Earthquake, 1994)
The resulting surge blew their main panel to smithereens, and anything plugged in in the house also got the brunt of the surge.
It all got fixed, repaired, corrected.
But to this day, my wife unplugs anything not on.
Try putting your bread in the toaster and waiting... and waiting... and waiting... and the damned thing doesn't pop because, guess what?
It's unplugged! :evil:
But hey, 3 TV's and boxes are plugged in because they take too long to start up if you unplug them.
Makes perfect sense. To somebody....
(And no, I don't use an electric coffee maker. I use a gas stove to boil water, and a French Press. I'm weird like that.) :P
Nov 9, 2014 06:38:50 #
mwsilvers wrote:
For me personally it's always been NEVER turn the camera off...NEVER. :)
Have you also got a death wish?
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