My only christmas present this year is a nikon D40. My parents are just going to give it to me early because I was there when they ordered it. I was wondering how to clean it out when I need to and how often I need to clean it out. This will be my first slr.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Just Got A Nikon D40
- Thread starter HomeingPigeon
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
congrats!
You shouldn't have to clean it much at all, as you'll only have one lens that won't come off the body. If you do add more lenses, you will notice dust spots on the images. Then, you can do a bit of dust removal.
You shouldn't have to clean it much at all, as you'll only have one lens that won't come off the body. If you do add more lenses, you will notice dust spots on the images. Then, you can do a bit of dust removal.
http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/ccd_cleaning
or
http://www.copperhillimages.com/index.php?pr=Tutorials2
The only caution I'd use is don't use canned air, use a rocket blower and not canned air if you've got grit on your sensor.
In preparation, only take the lens off with the body facing downwards in clean environments if you can. The less that gets into the body, the less often you'll need to clean.
But since you got your Christmas present now what will you do on Christmas morning?
Anyway, yeah whatever compuwar said about cleaning. And that rocketblower is dirt cheap and works well when you're in a crunch.
Try a guilt trip so they will get you the 18-200 VR, or at least a polarizing filter.
__________________________________
8-speed 30-year old Oster blender, manual twist-cap openers, two really expensive mis-matched sheets from Macy's bargain bin ($40).
My parents got me some other small stuff to. I will get stuff from my brother and from cousins and other people like that as well.
But since you got your Christmas present now what will you do on Christmas morning?
Take pictures with it?
Take pictures with it?
Brat! Mine will just sit in the box until I find a chance to use it. Maybe by my birthday!