How do you clean your DSLR camera?

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Macky R.

I have a Sony a390 DSLR camera and my original lens that came with the camera is getting dust and other particles in it from switching to my zoom lens. I need to know how to clean it properly. I also want to know id there is a way you can clean the mirrors inside the actual camera when you have the lens off.

Answer
DO NOT touch the inside of your camera! Take it to a professional to get the inside cleaned. You can end up completely ruining your camera if you do it wrong yourself.

For the outside, I suggest you buy a camera cleaning kit. You can but them very cheap on ebay. It should tell you how to use it on the back of the pack too.

Found small white specs in backside of dslr camera lens?

Aaron

I bought a dslr d3200 and after a few weeks of having I noticed the backside of the 18-55mm lens has specs inside of it. How in the world would that happen? Since ive put in the lens ive taken it out maybe once and always use the lens caps immediately to avoid dust getting anywhere at all. I dont notice anything within the photos, but seriously...why should I decide not to return the camera kit? I bought it brand new sealed from costco, is this common to find specs inside a lens? What are my chances if I return and re-buy that the new cameras lens would also have specs in it?

Answer
The kit lens breathes (inhales and exhales air) as you adjust focus and zoom. This will suck in dust as you adjust the lens. Many cheaper zoom lenses breathe. Dust on the inside lens elements will not be noticeable on your images. However, dust on your sensor will be clearly visible under certain conditions. Fortunately, the sensor cleaning mechanisms all manufacturers use these days are pretty effective at removing dust from the sensor.

Use a Giottos Rocket Blower to clear out the dust bunnies. The medium or large blower is recommended. The small size isn't as effective.

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What is the best zoom Lens for canon camera?

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Nic

I have a canon xs and the Lens it came with is fine for close ups but it can not take pictures from far away because the Zoom is terrible. I need some suggestions for a lens that is under 900 that can help me.

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Under $900 I'd probably go for the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II lens. It runs $700. Extremely sharp lens, comparable with the Canon 70-200 f/4L. Great zoom. Low light ability with a fixed f/ of 2.8 makes a HUGE difference.
I shy away from the Canon 70-200 f/4L for one reason only. Most lenses are at their sharpest roughly 2 stops above wide open. Which puts the f/4 lens at f/8 to be it's sharpest. That requires a LOT of light. F/4 isn't really useable without flash inside with your camera without adding flash.
The f/2.8 lens puts you at f/5.6 for it's sharpest. Using it at f/2.8 you will be able to use it indoors in a lot of situations with your camera without flash.
Otherwise? Canon is a superb lens. If low light ability isn't a concern for you (school sports, indoor work,etc) it's worth every penny.

What do you think would be a great lens for my canon XS of taking pictues for people out on the street?

myteethsmi

I want to start taking pictures of street life... people walking ... people sitting...people out and about... what lens for my canon XS do you think would be good for the job?

Thanks

Jake
also something that is not going to break me....

Im talking like maybe 300 dollars max...

Answer
The Sigma 70 - 200mm EX APO f2.8. Great lens, most pro's have one.

http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/lenses/telezoom/70-200mm.htm

Focuses closer than any other manufacturer making it a near Macro lens, rear focusing so it focuses in the blink of an eye. Superb image quality.

Chris

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