Pointing Camera Down
Jul 7, 2013 16:32:09 #
RTFM wrote:
Try mating a 600mm lens upside down - it doesn't work.
Not without the adaptor.
Jul 7, 2013 16:39:10 #
Jul 7, 2013 17:53:09 #
RTFM wrote:
Never mind the quality, feel the width...
Please, I'm preparing dinner.
Jul 7, 2013 18:21:41 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
sandheinrichc wrote:
I drive my husband crazy because I am not as caref... (show quote)
You two are suffering from a serious case of role reversal
Jul 7, 2013 18:34:13 #
kanfoto
Loc: Nickerson, KS
jerryc41 wrote:
The day I look into the viewfinder and see a big bug in there is the day I'll drop my camera. That's why I always use a camera strap.
Jerryc41-I agree with you. I don't know if the camera strap would keep me from throwing my camera down.
Jul 7, 2013 22:17:27 #
kanfoto wrote:
Jerryc41-I agree with you. I don't know if the camera strap would keep me from throwing my camera down.
I guess that would depend on the appearance of the bug.
Jul 8, 2013 00:29:40 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I guess that would depend on the appearance of the bug.
I bet it would look like a macro shot in the view finder. That could give you a surprise! SS
Jul 8, 2013 00:35:26 #
My camera position depends on the safe handling at the time - up , down or horizontal it don't matter - it is the safety of the equipment at the time that determines the position.
Jul 8, 2013 05:26:08 #
DaveHam
Loc: Reading UK
I don't think I have ever consciously held my camera down, though I do use a plastic bag as a shield in really dusty environments when I HAVE to change a lens.
One thing though; I had to send my D800 back for sensor cleaning after a morning shooting in mist. I changed lenses with the camera on tripod three times; some mist condensation got into the camera and straight on to the sensor. It managed to bypass the mirror; the suggestion is that the sensor is slightly warm and may have caused the moisture in the air to condense on the sensor surface.
I never even gave the condensation a thought; something to be aware of.
One thing though; I had to send my D800 back for sensor cleaning after a morning shooting in mist. I changed lenses with the camera on tripod three times; some mist condensation got into the camera and straight on to the sensor. It managed to bypass the mirror; the suggestion is that the sensor is slightly warm and may have caused the moisture in the air to condense on the sensor surface.
I never even gave the condensation a thought; something to be aware of.
Jul 8, 2013 06:00:13 #
it should work as long as you use the 90 degree elbow attachment ;-)
Jul 8, 2013 06:09:08 #
jerryc41 wrote:
We keep reading that it's best to point the camera... (show quote)
That only applies to Canon cameras. By doing so, it allows all the loose bits to fall out so they don't clog up the moving parts still desperately clinging on inside.
Jul 8, 2013 06:09:51 #
CurreyPhoto
Loc: Reddick, Florida
jerryc41 wrote:
We keep reading that it's best to point the camera... (show quote)
I never point the camera down to change lenses because I can make the change much faster with the camera facing upwards so I can see the little dots to line things up quickly, the first time.
Jul 8, 2013 06:12:11 #
Dust on the sensor is certainly a problem with an M9 as (having no zoom lenses) on a day out I change prime lenses several times. I am unsure whether the situation is helped by holding the body face down.
I put the lens caps in my pocket when I put a lens on the camera and replace the caps when I take the lens off the body. Presumably dust out of my pocket gets onto the back cap and into the camera body.
Every few outings I use a rubber bulb with a brass nozzle to blow room air into the open body for several seconds and then fire the shutter on 8 seconds, still puffing air into the camera. It certainly moves dust out but any sticky dirt on the sensor presumably would remain.
Any tips to cut down dust would be welcome.
Philip
I put the lens caps in my pocket when I put a lens on the camera and replace the caps when I take the lens off the body. Presumably dust out of my pocket gets onto the back cap and into the camera body.
Every few outings I use a rubber bulb with a brass nozzle to blow room air into the open body for several seconds and then fire the shutter on 8 seconds, still puffing air into the camera. It certainly moves dust out but any sticky dirt on the sensor presumably would remain.
Any tips to cut down dust would be welcome.
Philip
Jul 8, 2013 06:16:00 #
I agree with those who see no valid reason to point a camera down merely to change lenses. It just doesn't matter, unless it's so hot you have sweat dripping off your face. I try to keep a 3-gallon ZipLok bag in my kit, and when I can, I change my lenses inside that bag. With long L lenses, though, I sometimes can't.
Jul 8, 2013 06:42:36 #
DPFotos
Loc: Pembroke, Ma
...I hate changing lenses. I normally carry 2 cameras that will cover from 24mm-300mm. When I have to change I try to it in the cleanest environment possible and quickly. I know that isn't always possible. I carry a small cleaning kit with me at all times.
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