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09/17/2004 05:14:10 PM · #1 |
I just read on EBay someone saying "if you use DSLR, it's better not to change lenses often". Opinions on this? Is it so complicated to clean the CCD/CMOS? Didn't have to do it yet.
Message edited by author 2004-09-17 17:14:37. |
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09/17/2004 05:17:27 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by darix:
I just read on EBay someone saying "if you use DSLR, it's better not to change lenses often". Opinions on this? Is it so complicated to clean the CCD/CMOS? |
Changing the lens allows for easy access of dust, dirt, and moisture to the inside of your camera body. However, changing lenses is the whole point of a DSLR. Change the lens as frequently (while being quick and clean) as you need for what you're photographing and learn how to clean the sensor properly is the only way to go. |
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09/17/2004 05:17:45 PM · #3 |
CCD Cleaning article/tutorial
Its actually real easy, but its also real scary knowing you can so easily screw up £1000 of kit |
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09/17/2004 05:18:03 PM · #4 |
If you change lenses too often there is a potential to mess up threads, get dust in the ccd/cmos. Ofthen people would buy two different bodies and attach two different lenses.
Pros, or rich people apply only :P |
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09/17/2004 05:21:39 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
If you change lenses too often there is a potential to mess up threads, get dust in the ccd/cmos. Ofthen people would buy two different bodies and attach two different lenses. |
This has more to do with not wasting time changing lenses and potentially missing the shot than it does with getting dirt in the body. |
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09/17/2004 05:22:40 PM · #6 |
Guess the answer is to get a lens that cover most of your normal shooting requirements. Only change lenses when you need to and do it in a dust free, and non-windy area.
Using a Canon is easier, with the lens mount there is no problem of messing up threads, just change as little as possible. But, it can become a phobia which takes over your natural instincts to take pics...guess you just be careful when changing lenses. |
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09/17/2004 05:25:41 PM · #7 |
What would you consider a good everyday lens for Canon? Good quality/price ratio? Let's say 500$ max. Canon, Tokina, Sigma??? I have the kit lens (eurk...) and the 50mm/F1.8
Message edited by author 2004-09-17 17:26:54. |
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09/17/2004 05:31:18 PM · #8 |
Well, depends what you want to do of course.
I use a Canon 28mm f2.8 prime on the body most of the time.
In the bag I carry a Canon 50mm f1.8 mk II, both really excellent primes.
I also have a Sigma 17-35, though I don't like it and will change it for a Canon 'L' series just as soon as I can, and a Canon 75-300 IS, which I wouldn't be without.
You can't go far wrong with those primes, but it does mean you change the lens a lot.
I clean my sensor about once a month on average. |
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09/17/2004 05:31:21 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by darix:
What would you consider a good everyday lens for Canon? Good quality/price ratio? Let's say 500$ max. Canon, Tokina, Sigma??? I have the kit lens (eurk...) and the 50mm/F1.8 |
Canon 28-135mm IS USM! |
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