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Paul_Y
Feb 16, 2007, 7:59 PM
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I know we all have ways to keep from dropping our precious cameras down cliff faces, but I was wondering if anyone has developed a good way of protecting lenses from being dropped during lens changes.
Thanks in advance.
Paul
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dobson
Feb 16, 2007, 8:13 PM
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Practice, practice, practice. How often do you drop lenses when on the ground? Just don't get freaked out doing it on the cliff-face.
Not totally relevant, but try to keep a hood on to protect the front element from the rock. This seems to be a much greater risk.
Phillip
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dbrayack
Feb 16, 2007, 8:20 PM
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I actually decide on the lens before I start hauling...I have brought to Camera bodies for two lenses though...
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Paul_Y
Feb 16, 2007, 8:47 PM
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Yeah, I usually only bring one lens with me also. I can change lenses with my eyes closed, but I know myself well enough to know that I can get the dropsies when I'm in a big hurry (you know...when you say to yourself, "wow what a great shot, now if I can only change lenses fast enough!".) I was hoping someone had a little keeper ring or something that could slip over the lens and attach it to something, say the camera strap.
Paul
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dbrayack
Feb 16, 2007, 8:52 PM
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Yah i hear yah....i figure my shooting window is usually like 20-30 seconds for a shot, not enough time to swap lenses anyways...
You get really good a knowing what lens you'll want for the shot :)
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wes_allen
Feb 16, 2007, 11:53 PM
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When just had one body, I would bring two lenses up with me sometimes. Just use the case to hold stuff while changing things. Tricky, and you have to focus. Just depends on the route, but sometimes having two ranges lets you shoot more of the route. Esp. if the climber is willing/going to hang a minute while you change. This works best of super steep lines. For more vert stuff, I just use one lens and jug along ahead of the climber.
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Paul_Y
Feb 17, 2007, 4:58 AM
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Thanks guys. In the past I have always just had the camera with me as I climbed. I never went just to take photographs, but I'd like to try that now. Your advice is very valuable.
Paul
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joe
Feb 21, 2007, 7:22 PM
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this is from a post i made to another thread that i think will help you.
In reply to: to change lenses... 1. twist the rear lens cap on the lens you want to switch too, but don't remove it. just so you can pull the cap off when you're ready. this will keep the dust and dirt off. 2. take lens off body, put it in the camera bag. take the cap off the other lens and put it on lens you just took off. 3. put the other lens on. while the body is "open" without a lens on it, try and keep the camera pointed down, it'll be harder for dust to get into the body. keep the camera strap around your neck and take your time.
one good solution i've found is simply use a zoom that will give you the range your looking for without having to switch lenses. if you gotta use the sharp primes, pick one and go with it for that "session". maybe talk your model into doing another lap for the other lens you want to use.
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Paul_Y
Feb 21, 2007, 8:56 PM
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Thanks Joe,
I have had awkward moments with that rear lens cap during lens switching, but never stopped to analyze it. That was very helpful, the simplest things can make a big difference!
Thanks again,
Paul
(This post was edited by Paul_Y on Feb 21, 2007, 9:26 PM)
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