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Nov 11, 2014 20:36:58   #
Ranjan Loc: Currently Cyber-Nation!
 
Apaflo wrote:
That depends on the conductivity of whatever paths are available to disperse the charge.

Generally speaking, to get very much of a static charge means the object is either a fairly good insulator or that there is an active source of charge. A camera sensor has an active source, so it doesn't generally act as a good insulator, and discharges fairly quickly. There is still a problem though... where does it discharge to and what is the total effect?

The camera is just large enough that spreading that small a charge over the entire camera is enough to make the sensor area less of a dust magnet.

Note that by "fairly quickly" in terms of a discharge, maybe from half a second to 2 seconds. Faster discharge times, due to a highly conductive path, might result in a variety of effects from ESD (Electro Static Discharge) such as induction of a charge into nearby conductors.
That depends on the conductivity of whatever paths... (show quote)


Thanks!

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Nov 12, 2014 13:33:20   #
wj cody Loc: springfield illinois
 
never had that problem with film cameras. seems digital manufacturers might want to take a look at this weakness in their device/lens systems.

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Nov 12, 2014 13:46:17   #
Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska
 
wj cody wrote:
never had that problem with film cameras. seems digital manufacturers might want to take a look at this weakness in their device/lens systems.

Your exposure to film must have been limited.

Dust particles in the camera caused scratches. And dust particles on the negatives were no end of problems.

And when the air is cold and dry, just trying wind film could cause static discharges that exposed the film! And then the film advance sprockets rip the film apart and it has to be removed in a dark bag...

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Nov 12, 2014 13:55:54   #
rob s Loc: La Mesa, CA
 
Apaflo wrote:
Your exposure to film must have been limited.

Dust particles in the camera caused scratches. And dust particles on the negatives were no end of problems.

And when the air is cold and dry, just trying wind film could cause static discharges that exposed the film! And then the film advance sprockets rip the film apart and it has to be removed in a dark bag...


Perhaps not necessarily limited experience. Climate might have been the reason. I never had an issue with dust or static either and I used to load all my my cassettes from bulk rolls. I can easily see how conditions colder and dryer than those we 'enjoyed' in England could well cause the issues you mention. There was always enough moisture / humidity to prohibit charges on anything 8-(

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Nov 12, 2014 14:07:29   #
Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska
 
rob s wrote:
Perhaps not necessarily limited experience. Climate might have been the reason. I never had an issue with dust or static either and I used to load all my my cassettes from bulk rolls. I can easily see how conditions colder and dryer than those we 'enjoyed' in England could well cause the issues you mention. There was always enough moisture / humidity to prohibit charges on anything 8-(

That describes limited experience. If you have only experienced one specific climate, that can be very limiting in many way.

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Nov 12, 2014 14:16:44   #
wj cody Loc: springfield illinois
 
Apaflo wrote:
That describes limited experience. If you have only experienced one specific climate, that can be very limiting in many way.


from Ukraine, Germany, Bekkah Valley, England, Death Valley, Canada, Alaska, Serbia, Hawaii and damn near everywhere else over these last 50 years and never had any problem with dust in camera, scratches on lenses, or film static issues. knowledge and craft take care of all that.

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Nov 12, 2014 14:19:25   #
Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska
 
wj cody wrote:
from Ukraine, Germany, Bekkah Valley, England, Death Valley, Canada, Alaska, Serbia, Hawaii and damn near everywhere else over these last 50 years and never had any problem with dust in camera, scratches on lenses, or film static issues. knowledge and craft take care of all that.

Were you awake?

Knowledge and craft to not change the environment, they allow you to work with it.

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Nov 12, 2014 14:43:45   #
wj cody Loc: springfield illinois
 
Apaflo wrote:
Were you awake?

Knowledge and craft to not change the environment, they allow you to work with it.


congratulations, you got my point!!!

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Nov 12, 2014 17:24:48   #
Video Vinny Loc: Pahrump
 
SharpShooter wrote:
Vinny, thank you.
You've just recharged MY smile batteries!! :lol: :lol:
SS. &#128640;

PS, turn off the camera!


:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Nov 12, 2014 17:26:17   #
Video Vinny Loc: Pahrump
 
Slick Willie wrote:
You too, Vinny! I never get upset and my smile is always there.


:thumbup: :thumbup:

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