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#photography nerditry: (federate.social)

submitted 2 months ago by mattblaze@federate.social to c/photography@fedia.io

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#photography nerditry:

Dust is the enemy, especially on digital sensors. Prevention is easier than cleaning.

I keep lens and body caps on until the last possible moment, and use a filtered blower bulb as the last step whenever the sensor or rear lens element is exposed. Always.
Cleaning lenses: first use a blower bulb. If that fails, Pancro cleaner with Kimwipes, in a circular motion.
Sensors: First step is the blower bulb. If that fails, VisibleDust solution with their swap sticks.

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[–] stshank@mstdn.social 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

@mattblaze@federate.social and if your camera supports the feature, as new Canon mirrorless models do, make sure that the camera is set to close the shutter when you turn it off. Off. And then when you're changing lenses, turn it off first to keep the sensor protected.

[–] mattblaze@federate.social 1 points 2 months ago

@stshank@mstdn.social also the auto-vibrate feature is very effective, if your camera has it.