Body Cap
Aug 12, 2018 22:47:13 #
HedgeHoggers
You all got me thinking from a previous topic!
Store the Body Cap on camera or leave lens on camera?
You all got me thinking from a previous topic!
Store the Body Cap on camera or leave lens on camera?
Aug 12, 2018 22:49:22 #
Both of my bodies always have a lens mounted but I keep a body cam in my go bag just in case it is needed.
Aug 12, 2018 23:01:54 #
Aug 12, 2018 23:09:01 #
For the vast majority of the time, I leave the lens on the camera. On rare occasions, I'll store just the body. Then, I'll use the body cap, but make sure it's dust free as possible before putting it on the camera.
--Bob
--Bob
ggenova64 wrote:
HedgeHoggers
You all got me thinking from a previous topic!
Store the Body Cap on camera or leave lens on camera?
You all got me thinking from a previous topic!
Store the Body Cap on camera or leave lens on camera?
Aug 13, 2018 00:59:46 #
I guess it depends on how much you intend to use the camera. If you’re going to store the body then the body cap makes sense so as to be able to use your lens with other bodies. If you are actively using the camera then changing to the body cap is a waste of time and one more opportunity for dust to enter your camera, and it makes it impossible to grab the camera for a quick random shot. So leave the lens on it in that case. You might get lucky and need the same lens for the next photo shoot, thus avoiding all the time spent removing the cap and mounting your lens of choice.
Aug 13, 2018 01:00:55 #
rmalarz wrote:
For the vast majority of the time, I leave the lens on the camera. On rare occasions, I'll store just the body. Then, I'll use the body cap, but make sure it's dust free as possible before putting it on the camera.
--Bob
--Bob
Aug 13, 2018 01:11:04 #
For storing, I generally leave the lens attached. However, for traveling I will often remove the lens and use a body cap for greater compactness, better space efficiency and to avoid possible strain on the mount.
Aug 13, 2018 03:48:07 #
When they are in their cases or in the cabinet the bodies are capped and the lenses are in a separate case.
Aug 13, 2018 06:43:30 #
I only use the body cap when I travel otherwise I keep a lens on the camera.
Aug 13, 2018 07:01:49 #
Aug 13, 2018 07:40:18 #
ggenova64 wrote:
HedgeHoggers
You all got me thinking from a previous topic!
Store the Body Cap on camera or leave lens on camera?
You all got me thinking from a previous topic!
Store the Body Cap on camera or leave lens on camera?
If my cameras are "tucked away," they go lensless with a body cap. If I'm using them occasionally, they I leave the appropriate lens on them.
Aug 13, 2018 08:14:34 #
ggenova64 wrote:
HedgeHoggers
You all got me thinking from a previous topic!
Store the Body Cap on camera or leave lens on camera?
You all got me thinking from a previous topic!
Store the Body Cap on camera or leave lens on camera?
Interesting responses; I can see both points of view. Personally, I try to limit exposing my camera's innards as much as possible as I am always nervous about getting dirt, hair, dust, etc. inside so I always leave my lens on. On the other hand, I use the same lens 95% of the time so it makes sense leave it on. If I constantly changed lenses, my taking one off and replacing it with a cap for storage wouldn't be a big deal and I might do that instead.
Aug 13, 2018 08:15:37 #
Aug 13, 2018 09:01:56 #
LarryFitz
Loc: Beacon NY
My camera is stored next to my lazy boy. I leave a lens attached all of the time.
Aug 13, 2018 09:34:33 #
rmalarz wrote:
Good Reminder about making sure the dust cap is "clean." For the vast majority of the time, I leave the lens on the camera. On rare occasions, I'll store just the body. Then, I'll use the body cap, but make sure it's dust free as possible before putting it on the camera. --Bob
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