Your camera gear is broken, or might be broken, or you're worried something might break it.
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Will vintage camera equipment be damaged by x-ray scanners?
Will my vintage photoelectric lightmeters (the ones using photocells, no batteries) be affected or permanently damaged by x-ray scanners at the airport?
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Is the Canon 40mm safe to store when extended?
I just purchased the Canon 40mm pancake lens for my 40D. I noticed that the barrel of the lens extends when focused close. Do I need to be worried about making sure the barrel is retracted before ...
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Could an old Nikkor-P lens damage a DSLR?
Someone was interested in buying my D3000 body (I had upgraded and want to keep the lenses). He had a very old Nikkor-P lens, which seemed to fit onto my camera alright. But the LCD screen said "lens ...
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Zoom ring clicks after dropping my Canon 18-55mm IS II kit lens; what to do?
I recently dropped my Canon EOS 600D attached to the 18-55mm IS II lens inside the Canon camera bag from a height of 3ft, and the zoom ring after that is really tight, and I hear a clicking sound when ...
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Is it worth getting third-party warranties on lenses?
I've just taken the plunge & ordered a refurbished Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 lens. Refurbished & on sale, it's still expensive -- about as much as my T1i + other lenses put together! I think my ...
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2answers
214 views
Can a drop of a camera+lens cause AF calibration issues on either — or both — the lens and the body? What are the mechanics involved here?
My question is, if you drop a camera, and you think you might have an AF issue, what are the mechanics involved that might cause a mis-calibration? I can imagine that the lens has movable parts -- ...
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147 views
How to Prevent Static Buildup
A question was asked on what would happen to a camera if stored in a low humidity environment. mattdm's answer was:
In a word, static.
Digital cameras are electronic devices, and they also ...
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846 views
How can I easily tell if a sensor or lens is damaged?
I am pretty interested in recognizing any damage to digital camera in very low level (without any advanced tests).
For example, how can I identify the damage of a sensor or lens?
If there are any ...
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1answer
71 views
How do you replace a tripod leveling ball's tension bar?
I've got a Bogen Manfrotto tripod (745B legs paired with a 701RC2 fluid head), with a broken part. I found the page for the tripod on the Manfrotto site, and the parts diagram makes it look like I ...
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1answer
81 views
Is the damage caused by a generic battery to a Lumix DMC-FZ20 likely permanent?
I just used a generic battery from eBay for my Lumix DMC-f20 and, worked for one session. After that, I downloaded to my computer, sans adapter, and, when I came back, the battery was depleted. I ...
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1answer
188 views
Do cameras turn off their sensors when entering the menu?
Let me clarify this: In movie mode (or live view), the sensor is gathering light all the time, and due to this the heat starts to build up.
This is a problem in certain situations, due to the heat ...
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263 views
What to do about mold/fungus in a camera lens? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why fungus form in lenses, and how to get rid of it?
I am living in a tropical country where humidity is pretty high. I never thought it would be possible that ...
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241 views
Is exposing my DSLR to a very intense source of direct light bad? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
Can the sun damage the camera sensor? Under what conditions?
Can a laser pointer damage the sensor in a digital camera?
I'm wondering (mainly out of curiosity) if it ...
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Could a filter damage the curved front element of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM?
I just got the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM and I really want to put a UV filter on the lens to protect the front element, but I feel uneasy screwing one on because of the curved front element. I ...
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2answers
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Nikon D5100 showing “press shutter release button again” after a fall
After a photo-shoot, I kept my nikon D5100 inside its cover and at the top of closet. Unfortunately it has fallen down. The height was about 7'. I did't hear any breaking sound as it was kept inside ...
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Pentax DA L 55-300mm lens very soft--is it broken?
There seems to be a problem with my DA L 55-300mm lens, with very soft output at or near the telephoto end:
Wide-open test shot
Pentax K-5 with Pentax DA L 55-300mm @ 300mm. Av, 1/320s f/5.8 ISO ...
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Bright dots on all images [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why is my camera showing a lot of stuck red and white pixels?
Recently I noticed that on every picture I take, there are some tiny (close to pixel size) bright dots ...
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710 views
What will happen to a camera if the relative humidity drops to less than 35%?
What will happen to a camera that is stored in an environment with a very low relative humidity?
Will the camera crack, or what will happen?
Will it be the same for DSLRs, non-weatherproof point ...
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1answer
291 views
How to smoke test basic functionality of a D90 during buying
I think, many beginners want to buy his/her first digital camera. Can them follow some check list to understand that the product is working and working well, has not physical damages, dust and so on. ...
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550 D water damage giving Err #70
Well my 550D is bricked. I was near a wall and on the other side was the sea. A huge wave came. Wall was 6ft high but a big splash of water jumped over it and fell on me and the camera directly.
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284 views
Why do I sometimes get a shaking viewfinder image in my Canon 550D?
Sometimes I put my viewfinder to my eye before I turn on my camera. When I turn it on, the viewfinder image slightly shakes and moves a bit vertically. This also happens when I look through my ...
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Where can I buy insurance for my lens? [duplicate]
I've recently dropped my bag to the floor with a camera and lens in it. I have a Sony DSLR and lenses. Where can I buy insurance to cover accidental damages? I called my local Sony store and they said ...
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Why does my Nikon D5000 stop live view after 30 seconds?
I can't create a video longer than 30 seconds because of the live view 30 seconds limit. I know is to protect the sensor, but as soon as I start live view (LV) a 30 seconds timer appears.
The Manual ...
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0answers
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Can hot days damage your camera? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What will happen to a camera if it is taken to an environment beyond its operating temperature?
I have a canon t3i and I am curious to know just how much heat they can ...
