DSLR Lens Changing Advice

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As I have just bought a new Beercan lens I have found out that swapping from my wide-angle lens to this one whilst out and about is quite difficult in that I dont want stuff getting into my camera and into the lens bit.

What is the best way to swap over lens when out and about? Also which is the best way to clean inside your camera and lens parts? I do have a lens cloth which does the job but I still feel that I am missing some cleaning accessories.
 
TurnipFarmer said:
Also which is the best way to clean inside your camera and lens parts? I do have a lens cloth which does the job but I still feel that I am missing some cleaning accessories.
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:runaway::nono::gag::eek::eek:

Nooooooooooooo!

Never, never, never, use a lens cloth on anything internal. Rocket blower perhaps?

I'll leave specific advice to others (as a smug olympus user I have in-camera dust removal that works).
 
I've never worried about changing lens outside, unless it's raining or particularly dusty - and even then I'm more concerned about the lens rear element than the body.

I use a rocker blower periodically. It's never been a problem.
 
Rocket blower, lens cloth & lens pen covers most things.

Ideally you want to keep the body mount down to stop stuff getting into it when changing lenses.
 
I use a rocket blower during every change if practical or at the end of a days use .
 
Was just about to mention the Rocket blower and other lil accessories bit, so its '+1' from me :thumbs:
 
Here's one way - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbVguOK6Q5E - skip forward to about 4:20 for the main event.

Here's another - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiWctOW5p6A

Personally I change lenses very infrequently - typically once a day or less, and usually at home in peace and quiet. If I know I'll be wanting to shoot with a couple of lenses I find it far easier to simply use two bodies and, that way, no dust, no accidents, cameras can be set up to suit the lens and style of shot that I expect to take etc. etc.. e.g. for a wedding, 17-55 (or 24-70) on one body, 70-200 on the other. For travel, 10-22 (or 16-35) on one body, 100-400 (or 70-200) on the other. It is very convenient to operate like that and works really well for me.

I've got four DSLRs, the oldest of which I've had for three years, and I've only ever performed one wet clean, on my 30D. As far as I recall I have never even felt the need to use my Rocket blower on my 50D (10 months old) or 1D3 (8 months old). I have blown out the 30D and 40D a few times but not for many, many months. For my front optics I'll use a puff of breath and a polish with a lens pen, but only now and then. I have not seen the need to puff or otherwise clean my rear optics, ever. Dust is really not a problem for me.
 
Just to clarify as I did not make it clear is that I just use the lens cloth on the lens itself and not anything internal. I think I should invest in a Rocket Blower but it seems apparent blowing out the body does not need doing often from the advise given.

I was trying to change the lens yesterday from my smaller lens the larger zoom one but it was rather windy and was trying rain so gave up until I could get inside. Thanks for the advise guys, I wish I did have 4 DSLRs to have already setup but as I am still very new it wont be for a while :D


who? said:
:runaway::nono::gag::eek::eek:

Nooooooooooooo!

Never, never, never, use a lens cloth on anything internal. Rocket blower perhaps?

I'll leave specific advice to others (as a smug olympus user I have in-camera dust removal that works).
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Rocket blower and lens pen.... never leave home without them.

Cheap n cheerfull and sure as hell do the job.
 
I never planned on having four DSLRs. I don't even want to have four DSLRs, but as I've upgraded I don't seem to have got round to selling the older ones. I really should sort it out. :nono:

A two body setup can be very sweet at times though, and also provides an instant backup if one camera goes tits up.
 
personally,

back to the wind.
Take the lens to go on, out of backpack, loosen rear cap, and place on the rear cap, on the ground.
Camera is on neck-strap already. Take camera in left hand, lens in right hand, press release button.
Twist lens using right hand, take off camera, turn rear-element down and away from body.
At the same time, twist the camera, so that the front hole looks away and down.
Next use left hand to pick up new lens, take it to the front hole and hold in place. With right hand (I am right-dominant), place old lens on rear-cap and balance.
Locate camera onto new lens using right hand, then with both hands, twist rear cap onto old lens.
Needs a 2 inch square surface to put the lens onto, so that it doesn't fall off.

edit: Don't forget to pick up old lens
 
Thanks for the links tdodd

The first is pretty fast :eek:

Tried #2 with my 70-200 and 24-70, after I woke up after watching it [S1]Boring[/S1] failed miserably

TurnipFarmer, this is where you realize lens hoods come into their own.

1. Both lens should be hooded
2. Place replacement lens (hood on surface) in front of you and loosen the cap, leaving it on the lens.
3. Loosen lens on camera while pointing down leaving on camera.
4. Place lens and camera down while still holding camera.
5. Swap camera to new lens while simultaneously moving cap to changed lens.

Quick and easy, I've done this in the office, on grass, concrete, anywhere I need to change a lens, two body's have removed a lot of this though.

It's about the best way I have found to protect my glass and sensor.

Steve
 
coldpenguin said:
personally,

back to the wind.
Take the lens to go on, out of backpack, loosen rear cap, and place on the rear cap, on the ground.
Camera is on neck-strap already. Take camera in left hand, lens in right hand, press release button.
Twist lens using right hand, take off camera, turn rear-element down and away from body.
At the same time, twist the camera, so that the front hole looks away and down.
Next use left hand to pick up new lens, take it to the front hole and hold in place. With right hand (I am right-dominant), place old lens on rear-cap and balance.
Locate camera onto new lens using right hand, then with both hands, twist rear cap onto old lens.
Needs a 2 inch square surface to put the lens onto, so that it doesn't fall off.
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That's precisely same way I do it.

coldpenguin said:
edit: Don't forget to pick up old lens
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:clap: Ha Ha, yes :)
 
tdodd said:
Here's one way - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbVguOK6Q5E - skip forward to about 4:20 for the main event.

Here's another - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiWctOW5p6A
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Damn, that is fast! Looks like a good piece of kit for motorsport togs in particular.

In response to the original question though if I have to change lenses whilst out (as others have said I try not to) then I make sure I'm away from the rain or dust and either do it inside my camera bag or use the lens soft case that comes with some lenses. Could also use a hard case I suppose but it's easier with with a soft one. Using a rocket blower periodically helps remove what does get into the body too!
 
tdodd said:
Here's one way - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbVguOK6Q5E - skip forward to about 4:20 for the main event.

Here's another - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiWctOW5p6A

Personally I change lenses very infrequently - typically once a day or less, and usually at home in peace and quiet. If I know I'll be wanting to shoot with a couple of lenses I find it far easier to simply use two bodies and, that way, no dust, no accidents, cameras can be set up to suit the lens and style of shot that I expect to take etc. etc.. e.g. for a wedding, 17-55 (or 24-70) on one body, 70-200 on the other. For travel, 10-22 (or 16-35) on one body, 100-400 (or 70-200) on the other. It is very convenient to operate like that and works really well for me.

I've got four DSLRs, the oldest of which I've had for three years, and I've only ever performed one wet clean, on my 30D. As far as I recall I have never even felt the need to use my Rocket blower on my 50D (10 months old) or 1D3 (8 months old). I have blown out the 30D and 40D a few times but not for many, many months. For my front optics I'll use a puff of breath and a polish with a lens pen, but only now and then. I have not seen the need to puff or otherwise clean my rear optics, ever. Dust is really not a problem for me.
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Real good practice to lift the lens by a clip on hood, even worse to drop it in a bag with no cap on it, it might be quick but I won't be buying his second hand lens.
 
PerfectSpeed said:
Or coldpenguin's
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???
The cap is still on the camera, no dirt can get in. I didn't mean to reverse the cap, just make it possible to lift the lens off. As I often have my backpack with me, and can perform this in the padded cell for the lenses.
What is likely to be the problem with what I perform?
 
Just make sure you switch everything off to reduce static charge inside the body sucking any dust in when you take the lens off...

Or do what I do - use two bodies...lol
 
coldpenguin said:
???
The cap is still on the camera, no dirt can get in. I didn't mean to reverse the cap, just make it possible to lift the lens off. As I often have my backpack with me, and can perform this in the padded cell for the lenses.
What is likely to be the problem with what I perform?
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Why do those two words make me feel at home...... :lol:
 
its a juggle
i used to kneel down and pull my jacket over my head
still got dust on the mirror
swapped rear lens caps fast and get the new lens in asap
 
TurnipFarmer said:
Just to clarify as I did not make it clear is that I just use the lens cloth on the lens itself and not anything internal. I think I should invest in a Rocket Blower but it seems apparent blowing out the body does not need doing often from the advise given.

I was trying to change the lens yesterday from my smaller lens the larger zoom one but it was rather windy and was trying rain so gave up until I could get inside. Thanks for the advise guys, I wish I did have 4 DSLRs to have already setup but as I am still very new it wont be for a while :D
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tbh I would avoid using a lens cloth on a lens as well. I use a cheapo blower or on rare occasions a disposable lens wipe.
 
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