Do you switch off your camera, when changing lenses?
Yes.
Definitely.
Thank you both. It is what I was advised, but a friend never does (or did).
Me too. ;)
Unless I forget, then I get this unpleasant thrill run through my system. :-[
Quote from: spinner on August 05, 2013, 07:06:59 PM
Unless I forget, then I get this unpleasant thrill run through my system. :-[
That sounds like a very good reason to switch off.
I bought my first DSLR (Canon D30) Autumn 2000 and I must admit to rarely powering down when changing lenses, due mainly to forgetting to switch off.
Never ever had a problem.
Harry
Always try to - occasionally fail but don`t get Spinner`s tingle ;)
I usually turn it off but it doesn't make any difference! :doh:
I was told it is to prevent dust on the sensor. Is it possible, this became more of a problem with DSLR?
My friend has his photographic roots, firmly in the film era, and switches lenses regularly (and fast), without ever having had any problems.
I was just wondering ...
Quote from: Reinardina on August 05, 2013, 08:35:28 PM
I was told it is to prevent dust on the sensor. Is it possible, this became more of a problem with DSLR?
My friend has his photographic roots, firmly in the film era, and switches lenses regularly (and fast), without ever having had any problems.
I was just wondering ...
To be honest, most dust in a camera is produced inside rather than coming from outside. Think of all the moving parts inside the camera producing dust as they rub against each other. Having said that I wouldn't suggest changing lenses during a dust storm. :uglystupid2:
If I remember but often don't
I think I need to clarify, the sensation I was trying to describe was PANIC. :-[ Even though I've never had issue with my cameras, I've shorted other sensitive things. Like just last week I shorted a 1 TB Drive. :'(
Quote from: spinner on August 06, 2013, 02:13:20 PM
I think I need to clarify, the sensation I was trying to describe was PANIC. :-[ Even though I've never had issue with my cameras, I've shorted other sensitive things. Like just last week I shorted a 1 TB Drive. :'(
The drive should be OK but the board is fried. Just replace the board. :tup:
I turn it off.