Comments on: 7 Digital Camera Predators and How to Keep them at Bay http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:30:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Evening http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-252523 Evening Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:13:30 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-252523 Vacuum clean the inside of your camera bag frequently as dust sand dirt etc from your camera will end up in the bag. Clean your camera clothes too. I keep a clean dust free large carrier bag in my camera bag so I can use it as a 'clean room' if I absolutely have to change anything on camera. Vacuum clean the inside of your camera bag frequently as dust sand dirt etc from your camera will end up in the bag. Clean your camera clothes too. I keep a clean dust free large carrier bag in my camera bag so I can use it as a ‘clean room’ if I absolutely have to change anything on camera.

]]> By: Kyle Sheppard http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-247104 Kyle Sheppard Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:06:40 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-247104 Great article. A lot of good tips to keep in mind. Another great brand of bags that don't necessarily look like camera bags is Timbuk2. I have the Snoop Camera Messenger and I love it! Great article. A lot of good tips to keep in mind.

Another great brand of bags that don’t necessarily look like camera bags is Timbuk2. I have the Snoop Camera Messenger and I love it!

]]> By: shontay ward http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-174848 shontay ward Thu, 05 May 2011 15:58:38 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-174848 i think that this is alot of stuff that needs to be done for a little camara am just saying i think that this is alot of stuff that needs to be done for a little camara am just saying

]]> By: Noob Mommy http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-154454 Noob Mommy Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:05:29 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-154454 Thanks for these tips! We just got our first Nikon DSLR yesterday, and I'm now learning the nuts and bolts. I was wondering about the sand + beach scenario, since I envision taking our new gem to the beach this summer to get some shots of our 2-yr-old. If I'm not changing lenses or doing anything "too risque", will I be ok with the sand factor? I imagine I'll just have it around my neck or in the bag, but inevitablly, some sand will land on/around the camera. Can I just wipe it off with a microfiber cloth? Is this kind of "surface sand" going to really harm my camera if I'm not opening it up? Thanks for these tips! We just got our first Nikon DSLR yesterday, and I’m now learning the nuts and bolts. I was wondering about the sand + beach scenario, since I envision taking our new gem to the beach this summer to get some shots of our 2-yr-old. If I’m not changing lenses or doing anything “too risque”, will I be ok with the sand factor? I imagine I’ll just have it around my neck or in the bag, but inevitablly, some sand will land on/around the camera. Can I just wipe it off with a microfiber cloth? Is this kind of “surface sand” going to really harm my camera if I’m not opening it up?

]]> By: Yaira http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-153643 Yaira Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:03:35 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-153643 Great article. It now makes me very weary of taking my DSLR to the beach, I hadn't quite thought about the sand.. figures! It also reminds me of my college photography class back in '93, my professor would always say the two cardinal rules to take care of your camera are: 1. Always tuck in the camera strap.. if you leave it hanging down when it's on a table or bag the easiest thing is to get snagged on it while walking by and make the camera take a plunge 2. Never leave the camera in the car, it will so happen to be stolen that day Great article. It now makes me very weary of taking my DSLR to the beach, I hadn’t quite thought about the sand.. figures! It also reminds me of my college photography class back in ’93, my professor would always say the two cardinal rules to take care of your camera are:

1. Always tuck in the camera strap.. if you leave it hanging down when it’s on a table or bag the easiest thing is to get snagged on it while walking by and make the camera take a plunge

2. Never leave the camera in the car, it will so happen to be stolen that day

]]> By: mattoau http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-152237 mattoau Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:59:03 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-152237 DEET, which is the most common active in insect repellent is also a good paint stripper. It doesn't just have to leak in a bag or enter the body to be a problem, as a fine mist from usage will quite happily strip coatings from lenses and sunglasses. If you must apply when shooting then stand downwind or some distance away from the camera. DEET, which is the most common active in insect repellent is also a good paint stripper. It doesn’t just have to leak in a bag or enter the body to be a problem, as a fine mist from usage will quite happily strip coatings from lenses and sunglasses. If you must apply when shooting then stand downwind or some distance away from the camera.

]]> By: Nate Griffin http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-150839 Nate Griffin Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:27:36 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-150839 Theft is probably the most realistic threat on this list. I have never had trouble with dust in my lens or camera despite never once using a lens cap! Theft is probably the most realistic threat on this list. I have never had trouble with dust in my lens or camera despite never once using a lens cap!

]]> By: Elyse http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-149158 Elyse Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:26:10 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-149158 I keep a filter and lens hood on my lenses at all times. The one time when I was in a studio setting and was told to remove my lens hood, I hardly knew how to move around without it. I use a Black Rapid strap, which keeps the camera near my hand, and I recently got Lowepro's new Passport Sling, which looks remarkably like a real purse, although it is a bit of a tight fit for a 7D. When I'm going somewhere in NYC with my flash equipment and want to look inconspicuous, I put my extra gear in a 24-can Thermos insulated shoulder tote. Thanks for the info about sunscreen and repellent; I wouldn't have considered that a danger. I do also keep those silica bags in my camera bag and lens cases. So far, so good. I keep a filter and lens hood on my lenses at all times. The one time when I was in a studio setting and was told to remove my lens hood, I hardly knew how to move around without it. I use a Black Rapid strap, which keeps the camera near my hand, and I recently got Lowepro’s new Passport Sling, which looks remarkably like a real purse, although it is a bit of a tight fit for a 7D. When I’m going somewhere in NYC with my flash equipment and want to look inconspicuous, I put my extra gear in a 24-can Thermos insulated shoulder tote.
Thanks for the info about sunscreen and repellent; I wouldn’t have considered that a danger. I do also keep those silica bags in my camera bag and lens cases. So far, so good.

]]> By: Joe http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-148947 Joe Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:43:16 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-148947 One method I've employed to help prevent against moister is through the use of Silica Gel. If you have ever purchased electronic equipment, they usually come with little, white, 1 oz bags of Silica Gel. I keep one of these in my camera bag at all times. One method I’ve employed to help prevent against moister is through the use of Silica Gel. If you have ever purchased electronic equipment, they usually come with little, white, 1 oz bags of Silica Gel. I keep one of these in my camera bag at all times.

]]> By: H. http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/comment-page-2#comment-145033 H. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:45:24 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-predators-and-how-to-keep-them-at-bay/#comment-145033 Silly typo in the first sentence of the "good gear" section. It should read "keep its natural predators away". The apostrophe in it's is incorrect :) Silly typo in the first sentence of the “good gear” section. It should read “keep its natural predators away”. The apostrophe in it’s is incorrect :)

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