Take a deep breath, it’s going to be okay. There’s no reason to be afraid to wet clean your own sensor!I’ve been wanting to create a tutorial on how to clean your sensor for many years. I actually don’t get asked about sensor cleaning very often, though, because I think many...
Opening up your expensive dSLR camera to clean it may seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be scary as long as you prepare properly and use the right tools. You open your camera to the elements every time you change the lens, and dust or grit can sidle in there to sabotage your...
So, let's try to keep things simple, and find the best and safest way to get your lenses clean, so that you can spend more time making photographs, and less time on cleaning chores. Rule #1: Avoid unnecessary cleaning of your lens Glass is relatively hard and durable. However, when ad...
We all know that dust on a DSLR or mirrorless camera sensor can range from mildly annoying to downright problematic. You can try avoiding it, but the unfortunate truth about digital photography is that, regardless of how careful you are, dust will eventually find its way onto your sensor. I...
A single lens means that the camera uses one lens, and Reflex refers to the design, which includes a mirror inside the camera. The mirror allows the light to enter the camera viewfinder or the digital sensor. As of 2017, Canon has released 70 EOS models, starting with introducing the EOS...
Use Mirror Lock-Up for Cleaning: For DSLR cameras, use the mirror lock-up function when cleaning the sensor. This prevents unnecessary shutter actuations. Keep Your Camera Clean: Regularly clean the exterior of your camera, including the lens and viewfinder, to prevent dust from entering the ca...
This is due to the fact that DSLR autofocus is actually performed off-sensor, using a combination of mirrors that bounce light onto a separate phase-detect module that is dedicated to AF. If any of these physical parts is the slightest bit out of alignment, your images might be blurry even...
DSLR Basics: How to Use Your First Camera I’ll be using my two Nikon DSLR cameras to illustrate this article. Don’t worry if you’re using a Canon DSLR or a different brand. The terminology might vary, but the concepts remain the same. Just check your manual to see what camera sett...
How to use a Canon camera: The basics When you first pick up a Canon DSLR or other model, you should keep in mind that the settings, controls, and overlays will differ slightly depending on your product. We will be showing examples using a, but the basic premise of most Canon cameras ...
Considering that stars are constantly moving, you need to make sure that they’re registered on your sensor before they move – otherwise, your star trails will be very dim, perhaps even non-existent depending on your chosen f/stop. Imagine doing a two-hour shoot where your foreground is li...