turning off my camera in its current settings
Feb 23, 2013 09:46:25 #
Okay, I am sure this is a silly question, when I am shooting in TV & AV, it worries me to leave my lens sticking out when I put my camera away, is there a proper way to put it back without switching back to Manual and doing it?
Feb 23, 2013 10:07:02 #
I don't think a silly question at all as I sometimes had been turning the focusing part of my lens slightly to fit into bag better and then I read how you shouldn't do that when in auto.
It's not the shooting mode (Av, Tv), though; it's how you last used the focus. What camera do you have? I will be interested in other posts to your question.
It's not the shooting mode (Av, Tv), though; it's how you last used the focus. What camera do you have? I will be interested in other posts to your question.
Feb 23, 2013 10:12:20 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I don't think a silly question at all as I sometimes had been turning the focusing part of my lens slightly to fit into bag better and then I read how you shouldn't do that when in auto.
It's not the shooting mode (Av, Tv), though; it's how you last used the focus. What camera do you have? I will be interested in other posts to your question.
It's not the shooting mode (Av, Tv), though; it's how you last used the focus. What camera do you have? I will be interested in other posts to your question.
Canon Rebel T3
Feb 23, 2013 10:13:03 #
I always put it back in manual then pull the lens back in, seems like there should be a easier safer way
Feb 23, 2013 12:09:34 #
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leave my lens sticking out
It isn't a compact what do you mean sticking out
leave my lens sticking out
It isn't a compact what do you mean sticking out
Feb 23, 2013 12:14:36 #
JR1 wrote:
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leave my lens sticking out
It isn't a compact what do you mean sticking out
leave my lens sticking out
It isn't a compact what do you mean sticking out
the focusing ring is still projected out, just wondering if it was okay to store in the case with it still out instead of flesh with the zoom ring
Feb 24, 2013 19:30:56 #
Switch the lens to manual and retract the lens. Then switch it back to auto so you wont forget to do it when you use the camera.
Feb 24, 2013 20:31:55 #
Never thought about it. I have always just turned the camera off and manually retracted the lens....Is this supposed to cause problems?
Feb 25, 2013 00:33:19 #
Camerahand
Loc: Huntsville, Tennessee
byjeanine wrote:
Okay, I am sure this is a silly question, when I am shooting in TV & AV, it worries me to leave my lens sticking out when I put my camera away, is there a proper way to put it back without switching back to Manual and doing it?
I shoot a Canon T3i. If the lens is in auto-focus mode, I just put the lens cap on and press the shutter release half way to "focus" on the back of the cap. The front element will retract.
Burton
Feb 25, 2013 00:58:22 #
byjeanine wrote:
the focusing ring is still projected out, just wondering if it was okay to store in the case with it still out instead of flesh with the zoom ring
If you mean, "Should I put my camera away with the lens zoomed out?", the answer is no. Unless you have internal zooming, you are exposing the lens barrel to dust and moisture. Retract the lens and replace the lens cap. Also engage the zoom lock if you have one.
Feb 25, 2013 03:31:44 #
oldmalky
Loc: West Midlands,England.
On both my Sony when the camera is turned off it retracts automatically.
Feb 25, 2013 15:27:01 #
oldmalky wrote:
On both my Sony when the camera is turned off it retracts automatically.
It sounds like you are shooting bridge or P&S cameras. Few DSLR lenses retract automatically. The T3 is a DSLR.
Feb 25, 2013 21:11:47 #
If I don't remove my lens when stowing my camera (which rarely happens), I will always retract the lens barrel, and make sure the AF (Auto Focus) is set to on preventing the barrel from creeping out during transit.
Feb 25, 2013 21:58:27 #
byjeanine wrote:
Okay, I am sure this is a silly question, when I am shooting in TV & AV, it worries me to leave my lens sticking out when I put my camera away, is there a proper way to put it back without switching back to Manual and doing it?
Is it sticking out from focusing or zooming. Zooming makes a big difference in lens length, and I keep mine pulled back. I don't recall much of an extension from focusing, but you don't want to work against the autofocus, so turning it off is a good idea.
Feb 27, 2013 07:34:06 #
thanks everyone, I will make sure I turn off my camera and adjust or put it in manual and retract it
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