How often...

stupot · 05-05-2008, 12:14

Do you clean your gear?

I must admit I've let things slip and i need to spring clean my gear, lenses, sensor, filters then charge batteries and repatriate everything back into its rightful home. I have gear everywhere

WOODY · 05-05-2008, 12:17

ONLY WHEN IT GETS DIRTY

P-E · 05-05-2008, 12:19

Yes I've let thing slip a little. I've never given my sensors a proper clean

Charlotte · 05-05-2008, 12:30

I try not to get mine dirty

Never cleaned my sensor. Yet. Although I do need to

(just too chicken)

I do keep my kit neat + organised, but have to admit it does get a bit split up, depending on what I take out on a particular trip ... My tripod lives in the boot of my car; I have a separate little bag with my Cokin filters in (which I take along quite often but never use

); I have two backpacks that I keep my kit in - one for taking lots of gear and another for taking a little, so kit does tend to get split up that way, although I do usually put things back in their respective living quarters after a trip out

And I usually charge my battery as soon as I get back from an excursion, ready for the next one.

Can't find my WB caps though, which I bought off Ebay but never used ('cos I can't find them).

Chilliman · 05-05-2008, 13:52

once a year , take it apart and stick it under the vacuum cleaner

M1ke A · 05-05-2008, 18:17

Well I've just recharged four 20D batteries today and am finishing off my third 1D batt.

Sensors haven't been properly cleaned for a couple of weeks so they must be due a wash.

***Steve*** · 05-05-2008, 18:38

I wash everything down every couple of weeks, usually when the weather is good so that I can put everything outside in the sun to dry

VinnyP · 05-05-2008, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I wash everything down every couple of weeks, usually when the weather is good so that I can put everything outside in the sun to dry

I just put mine in the washing machine, then tumble dry afterwards but I suppose that's not so good for the environment.

morlandroger · 05-05-2008, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnyP

I just put mine in the washing machine, then tumble dry afterwards but I suppose that's not so good for the environment.

Panic here now! I thought it was all drip dry.

**Markulous** · 05-05-2008, 22:41

Surely everyone knows the dry cleaner is the only place to send equipment? To prevent shrinkage!

Summerleft · 06-05-2008, 08:29

Mines self cleaning

AQ · 06-05-2008, 10:06

I never clean my gear.

I just give it to the OH to do

Good job she does not read this forum

Dave Canon · 06-05-2008, 10:11

I guess, I only clean the sensor but when it needs it which is around 3 times a year. What else needs cleaning?

Dave

Charlotte · 06-05-2008, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Canon

I guess, I only clean the sensor but when it needs it which is around 3 times a year. What else needs cleaning?

Dave

Lenses? Filters?

**Sonsey** · 06-05-2008, 15:54

I'd usually run a lens pen over the lenses to clear away any dust that may be there just before I go out for a shoot, only takes a minute or two... but that's about it really as I'm normally pretty careful to prevent dirt getting on my gear in the first place.

05-05-2008, 12:14	#1 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,319	How often... Do you clean your gear? I must admit I've let things slip and i need to spring clean my gear, lenses, sensor, filters then charge batteries and repatriate everything back into its rightful home. I have gear everywhere

05-05-2008, 12:17	#2 (permalink)
WOODY PLEASE NOTE I TYPE USING CAPITALS DUE TO A DISABILTY THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ORPINGTON KENT Posts: 1,180	Re: How often... ONLY WHEN IT GETS DIRTY

05-05-2008, 12:19	#3 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: How often... Yes I've let thing slip a little. I've never given my sensors a proper clean

05-05-2008, 12:30	#4 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,801	Re: How often... I try not to get mine dirty Never cleaned my sensor. Yet. Although I do need to (just too chicken) I do keep my kit neat + organised, but have to admit it does get a bit split up, depending on what I take out on a particular trip ... My tripod lives in the boot of my car; I have a separate little bag with my Cokin filters in (which I take along quite often but never use ); I have two backpacks that I keep my kit in - one for taking lots of gear and another for taking a little, so kit does tend to get split up that way, although I do usually put things back in their respective living quarters after a trip out And I usually charge my battery as soon as I get back from an excursion, ready for the next one. Can't find my WB caps though, which I bought off Ebay but never used ('cos I can't find them). __________________ Work Smarter, Not Harder

05-05-2008, 13:52	#5 (permalink)
Chilliman Getting Comfy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 153	Re: How often... once a year , take it apart and stick it under the vacuum cleaner

05-05-2008, 18:17	#6 (permalink)
M1ke A Been here a while Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 266	Re: How often... Well I've just recharged four 20D batteries today and am finishing off my third 1D batt. Sensors haven't been properly cleaned for a couple of weeks so they must be due a wash.

05-05-2008, 18:38	#7 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	Re: How often... I wash everything down every couple of weeks, usually when the weather is good so that I can put everything outside in the sun to dry

05-05-2008, 22:41	#10 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: How often... Surely everyone knows the dry cleaner is the only place to send equipment? To prevent shrinkage!

06-05-2008, 08:29	#11 (permalink)
Summerleft Feet under the table Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Derbyshire, UK Posts: 1,580	Re: How often... Mines self cleaning

06-05-2008, 10:06	#12 (permalink)
AQ Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 971	Re: How often... I never clean my gear. I just give it to the OH to do Good job she does not read this forum

06-05-2008, 10:11	#13 (permalink)
Dave Canon Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 505	Re: How often... I guess, I only clean the sensor but when it needs it which is around 3 times a year. What else needs cleaning? Dave

06-05-2008, 15:54	#15 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,242	Re: How often... I'd usually run a lens pen over the lenses to clear away any dust that may be there just before I go out for a shoot, only takes a minute or two... but that's about it really as I'm normally pretty careful to prevent dirt getting on my gear in the first place.