Turn camera (Nikon) off when changing lenses ?
Nov 9, 2014 06:44:35 #
PhotoArtsLA wrote:
So glad I've most of my lenses are old enough not ... (show quote)
You must have had the pop-up flash on.
:-D :-D
Nov 9, 2014 06:56:19 #
Video Vinny wrote:
In lens researsch I read that Nikon recommends doi... (show quote)
Turn camera (Nikon) off when changing lenses ?....No, please don't turn it off, I want you to find out what these "strange things" actually are. I've got a Nikon too but never do I change lenses with the camera on.
Nov 9, 2014 06:56:33 #
Video Vinny wrote:
In lens researsch I read that Nikon recommends doi... (show quote)
1. Short circuiting the camera - very expensive repair!!!!!!!
2. No - but to what point?
3. Depending on how you configured your camera - as per your instruction manual - pretty basic really!
Nov 9, 2014 06:57:24 #
I don't want to appear laddish or reckless, but 99% of times I change lenses VR and non-VR w/o switching off, and have never had a problem (with either Canon or Nikon) ever since the dawning of digital.
However, since I became conscious of the fact that dust is attracted to a charged sensor (camera on) I do turn the camera off when changing lenses a) when I remember to, and b) if I have time to.....the latter reason is not really a reason, because it only takes a microsecond to switch off/on and power up, and I could learn to perform those actions seamlessly as part of the lens change procedure.
Dunno about the VR thing per se other than just switching that off will not address the dust attraction issue if you still leave the camera on.
However, since I became conscious of the fact that dust is attracted to a charged sensor (camera on) I do turn the camera off when changing lenses a) when I remember to, and b) if I have time to.....the latter reason is not really a reason, because it only takes a microsecond to switch off/on and power up, and I could learn to perform those actions seamlessly as part of the lens change procedure.
Dunno about the VR thing per se other than just switching that off will not address the dust attraction issue if you still leave the camera on.
Nov 9, 2014 06:58:47 #
Ranjan
Loc: Currently Cyber-Nation!
Manufacturers should have built in a power-switch override in the lens locking button. When that button is pressed, the camera would automatically power-off!
Video Vinny wrote:
In lens researsch I read that Nikon recommends doi... (show quote)
Nov 9, 2014 07:02:09 #
djb663
Loc: Massachusetts
I've never heard of any VR issue, however, the camera is "charged" when in the on position and your sensor is more likely to attract dust this way. That being said, on occasion I have forgotten myself.
Nov 9, 2014 07:17:27 #
Video Vinny wrote:
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.
It's a good idea to turn the camera off before removing anything electronic. I've forgotten to turn my camera off when changing lenses, SD cards, and batteries, and they continue to work fine.
We had a discussion about a year ago concerning removing a lens when VR is working. I think the confusion came from Nikon's wording. Everyone agreed that you don't want to remove the lens when VR is actually working - doing something to get the shot. That a very unlikely situation. You do not have to switch off VR before removing the lens.
Nov 9, 2014 07:29:28 #
Video Vinny wrote:
In lens researsch I read that Nikon recommends doi... (show quote)
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Even dating back to film cameras, I cannot imagine anyone ever wanting to remove a lens without first turning off the camera. Doing such (leaving the camera turned on when changing a lens) would be like changing a fan belt on an automobile engine and the engine remain running.
I doubt if many people can answer your questions simply because they have never attempted to change a lens with their camera turned on.. Yet, if someone would like to try it, it would be in their best interest to do it with a camera that they don't need and or a camera they care nothing for :-D
With a digital camera, I can only imagine that attempting to change a lens with the camera turned on would not be the best for the camera's sensor, especially, if it were to be exposed to a strong, direct light source.
Yet, no one can accuse you of not having a strong sense of inquisitiveness and an active vivid imagination :thumbup:
Nov 9, 2014 07:32:37 #
Delderby wrote:
1. Short circuiting the camera - very expensive repair!!!!!!!
2. No - but to what point?
3. Depending on how you configured your camera - as per your instruction manual - pretty basic really!
2. No - but to what point?
3. Depending on how you configured your camera - as per your instruction manual - pretty basic really!
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Totally agree and love the photo shown as your avatar !
Nov 9, 2014 07:38:21 #
DaveHam
Loc: Reading UK
The only effect I have seen as someone who regularly forgets to turn off the camera when changing a lens is that AF and sometimes VR don't work after the lens swap until the camera has been switched on and off.
Nikon and Canon both state that powering off the camera before changing a lens is recommended.
I have never heard of anyone doing serious damage as a result of this omission.
Nikon and Canon both state that powering off the camera before changing a lens is recommended.
I have never heard of anyone doing serious damage as a result of this omission.
Nov 9, 2014 07:39:39 #
Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:
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Totally agree and love the photo shown as your avatar !
Totally agree and love the photo shown as your avatar !
Thank you - this bear (and another) are Spanish rescues - in remembrance of another bear. :)
Nov 9, 2014 08:26:29 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Delderby wrote:
Have you also got a death wish?
Nope. I don't think its much of a risk. I personally am aware of few if any reports of damage as a result of not turning the camera off first.
Nov 9, 2014 08:35:31 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:
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Even dating back to film cameras, I cannot imagine anyone ever wanting to remove a lens without first turning off the camera. Doing such (leaving the camera turned on when changing a lens) would be like changing a fan belt on an automobile engine and the engine remain running.
Even dating back to film cameras, I cannot imagine anyone ever wanting to remove a lens without first turning off the camera. Doing such (leaving the camera turned on when changing a lens) would be like changing a fan belt on an automobile engine and the engine remain running.
You're not seriously equating removing a fan belt from a running motor to replacing a lens on a camera that's still turned on, I hope. I assume it's hyperbole. Many, if not most, professionals often don't turn their cameras off for every lens change on a shoot.
Nov 9, 2014 08:52:17 #
I have an Oly mirrorless that I accidentally left on while changing lens ... The body got very hot , very fast exposing the sensor to light
Nov 9, 2014 09:01:52 #
I don't take any chances. Camera goes off when removing lens, battery, sd card!
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