changing lense in the field
Dec 11, 2015 05:54:49 #
I read a lot here about fearing to change lenses in the field. fear of dust. I just received a piece of equipment that came in a 2x4 ft. clear plastic bag. it is now in my bag for needed times.
Dec 11, 2015 06:01:32 #
Also it is when shooting in pouring rain or sea spray.
I sometimes use two bodies.
I sometimes use two bodies.
Dec 11, 2015 06:09:19 #
bull drink water wrote:
I read a lot here about fearing to change lenses in the field. fear of dust. I just received a piece of equipment that came in a 2x4 ft. clear plastic bag. it is now in my bag for needed times.
I'm concerned only under very severe conditions, but normally, fear is not part of the equation for changing lenses in the field. You do learn that after being a combat photographer.... 8-)
Dec 11, 2015 06:28:36 #
I do not like changing a lens when in the field, I have two bodies with two of my favourite lenses attached. The bodies are Olympus M43 so the weight or size is no problem as they fit easily into my camera bag.
Dec 11, 2015 07:12:57 #
bull drink water wrote:
I read a lot here about fearing to change lenses in the field. fear of dust. I just received a piece of equipment that came in a 2x4 ft. clear plastic bag. it is now in my bag for needed times.
Not so much a fear of changing a lens but where your doing it, like at the beach, (sand,sea spray) or on a windy day...both IMHO a big no no. If I need to change one in a not so safe location, I use an old changing bag from the 70's... when film leaders would break and you needed to remove the film from the camera in total darkness (and blinded).
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Dec 11, 2015 07:51:45 #
bull drink water wrote:
I read a lot here about fearing to change lenses in the field. fear of dust. I just received a piece of equipment that came in a 2x4 ft. clear plastic bag. it is now in my bag for needed times.
In an emergency, use an item of clothing as a "tent" for changing.
Dec 11, 2015 09:02:40 #
bull drink water wrote:
I read a lot here about fearing to change lenses in the field. fear of dust. I just received a piece of equipment that came in a 2x4 ft. clear plastic bag. it is now in my bag for needed times.
My attitude, right ore wrong, is that the camera is an "interchangeable lens" camera. I change lenses whenever the need arises. I'm prudent, usually changing them in the car, but I have no qualms whatsoever about changing glass.
Dec 11, 2015 09:09:34 #
One thing I like is the OP/Tech double lens mount. Except for really extreme conditions you can just switch the lens on the camera to the mount -- lens on the mount to the camera. They are cheap at B&H or Adorama. Also great for saving space in camera case.
Dec 11, 2015 09:11:18 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
OnDSnap wrote:
Not so much a fear of changing a lens but where yo... (show quote)
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I agree on the use of the changing bag. My first one was made from Mothers (finished with) blackout curtains. The present one I now use, is Infra-Red safe. As used for changing Infra-Red film, when out shooting. It is also big enough to use for loading films into the dev' tanks, from 35mm to 5 x 4.
Dec 11, 2015 10:35:45 #
I would never use a plastic bag as it id a MAGNET for dust particles. Consider buying a "Changing Bag" from the good old film days. That is what I use. Get one for the size of your longest lens.
bull drink water wrote:
I read a lot here about fearing to change lenses in the field. fear of dust. I just received a piece of equipment that came in a 2x4 ft. clear plastic bag. it is now in my bag for needed times.
Dec 11, 2015 10:41:52 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
I would never use a plastic bag as it id a MAGNET for dust particles. Consider buying a "Changing Bag" from the good old film days. That is what I use. Get one for the size of your longest lens.
A plastic bag also has tremendous capacity to store ESD type charge. And this is not good for the electronics of the camera.
But dust happens. I see it from time to time showing up in the sky area. The sqeeze bulb is usually enough to get rid of it.
Dec 11, 2015 10:59:17 #
Sort of amazing thread, not like this is a new concern. Ever since there have been interchangeable lens cameras, the issue has existed. I guess because of the sensor, it is perceived as more serious. Not any kind of digital camera expert, but I can't imagine changing lenses in a bag. I use Richard's two camera plan and change lenses in acceptable environments -- step into a car, inside a building, under heavy foliage, under my jacket, etc. Better cameras are so much more weather resistant than in former days, that all it takes for an amateur is exercise of reasonable caution and common sense. Pros are in a different place, they may have to decide to "burn" a piece of gear to get the job done. Just my opinion, and pretty much the way I have been behaving the last half dozen years or so since I got a refurb D 60 kit -- and before with my film Nikons. Who knows, my habits may come back and "bite" me at some point, but so far, so good.
Dec 12, 2015 05:59:26 #
OnDSnap wrote:
Not so much a fear of changing a lens but where yo... (show quote)
I used something like this several years ago when I was trained as a photographer for a company that took school pictures.
Dec 12, 2015 06:01:34 #
brucewells wrote:
My attitude, right ore wrong, is that the camera is an "interchangeable lens" camera. I change lenses whenever the need arises. I'm prudent, usually changing them in the car, but I have no qualms whatsoever about changing glass.
I think you meant to say or, not ore, which are rocks/minerals.
Dec 12, 2015 06:12:31 #
I have no fear of changing lens . Just use common sense and don't do it in a dust storm. Thats why they have cleaning kits.
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