08-18-2011, 12:32 AM
Hi Miro,
Unfortunately I wasn't able to visite Photozone lately and that's why I didn't answer you question. Please accept my apologies.
Of course build qaulity is important. I hope to buy a standard zoom lens which is well protected against dust and sand. (If I can afford it)
I do change lenses on the beach, even when it's windy. I do care about my euipment, but I don't see any harm in changing lenses. Just be careful with the blowing angle of the wind, so the sand doesn't enter your camera. Or I change lenses in my jacket or back.
I've never had a problem with sand with my analog EOS 5 and I have been on the beach in the most inclement weather. When I got home I cleaned my camera and lens with a cheap brush for the DIY store and it was fine again. And I must say I haven't found a cleaner camera than mine! I do take a bit more care with my digital camera, because of the sensor. But still I don't want to lose any photographs, which can happen when being to careful, so I take some risk. But that's part of the adventure and the drive to capture something beautiful.
Sorry again for the late reply.
Best wishes,
Reinier
[quote name='miro' timestamp='1309953451' post='9765']
Hi Reiner,
I think that the PZ fellows covers all possibility.
Few thinks to add, if they are applicable for you.
- Did you consider the lens build quality? sustain to sand and rain. unfortuantely often seen in the Netherlands.
- Do you accept lens swap and when?
I’m very keen for these two issues when I shoot North See seescapes. As you know it is always windy there.
- for low vantage point shoots I protect my pro grade lens with plastic back. There is no camera and lens that can sustain in such harsh condition.
- I never change lenses in beach/sand area.
- I don’t care for dust but for sand.
But again it is me. Maybe they don’t play such role for you.
I hope it helps to narrow your choise,
Greetings,
Miro
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Unfortunately I wasn't able to visite Photozone lately and that's why I didn't answer you question. Please accept my apologies.
Of course build qaulity is important. I hope to buy a standard zoom lens which is well protected against dust and sand. (If I can afford it)
I do change lenses on the beach, even when it's windy. I do care about my euipment, but I don't see any harm in changing lenses. Just be careful with the blowing angle of the wind, so the sand doesn't enter your camera. Or I change lenses in my jacket or back.
I've never had a problem with sand with my analog EOS 5 and I have been on the beach in the most inclement weather. When I got home I cleaned my camera and lens with a cheap brush for the DIY store and it was fine again. And I must say I haven't found a cleaner camera than mine! I do take a bit more care with my digital camera, because of the sensor. But still I don't want to lose any photographs, which can happen when being to careful, so I take some risk. But that's part of the adventure and the drive to capture something beautiful.
Sorry again for the late reply.
Best wishes,
Reinier
[quote name='miro' timestamp='1309953451' post='9765']
Hi Reiner,
I think that the PZ fellows covers all possibility.
Few thinks to add, if they are applicable for you.
- Did you consider the lens build quality? sustain to sand and rain. unfortuantely often seen in the Netherlands.
- Do you accept lens swap and when?
I’m very keen for these two issues when I shoot North See seescapes. As you know it is always windy there.
- for low vantage point shoots I protect my pro grade lens with plastic back. There is no camera and lens that can sustain in such harsh condition.
- I never change lenses in beach/sand area.
- I don’t care for dust but for sand.
But again it is me. Maybe they don’t play such role for you.
I hope it helps to narrow your choise,
Greetings,
Miro
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