Always been too proud to ask.

Newdevonian

15 Mar 2013 - 1:27 PM

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I have always powered down camera body and flash gun prior to mounting or separating. Likewise I have always powered down camera body prior to mounting or separating a lens. It is always a good idea prior to handling memory cards and batteries.

What do all of you do? Is it entirely necessary?

hobbs

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15 Mar 2013 - 1:32 PM

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Always power down for changing lenses as I want to make sure no charge is going through the sensor and thus reduce the risk of dust bunnies being attracted. On the flash gun side I never power down the camera, as when shooting an event if I have to swap out the flash gun for any reason I don't have time to turn the camera on and off as I could miss the shot.

Carabosse (e2 Member)

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15 Mar 2013 - 1:43 PM

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How hard is it to switch off the camera?

Snapster (e2 Member)

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15 Mar 2013 - 4:26 PM

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Quote: Its probably a good idea, but tbh I don't.

....same except I do.

+1

JJGEE

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15 Mar 2013 - 5:36 PM

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I switch the camera off to change lens, card or battery.
I even switch it off when I am not using it !!

scottishphototours

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15 Mar 2013 - 6:28 PM

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Yep, have to agree with Keithh...always power down.

Jat_Riski

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15 Mar 2013 - 9:08 PM

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My camera automatically switches off after heavy use

pablophotographer

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15 Mar 2013 - 9:09 PM

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Quote: I've never switched off when changing lens. I cannot see any reason why this is an issue.

I think it depends on the camera... if one has a self cleaning sensor camera I would expect to turn it on before connecting the new lens...