Did I over react? Camera+Girlfriend

MaleficZ

Well, we got home from taking alot of pictures at the race track, and she spotted a smudge on the lense. She knows how to do that, so I let her go at it. But she then took off the lense and put the body of my 20D on the couch face up. Now I've heard that any dust at all on the CMOS sensor is not good at all. So I told her to throw the lese back on untill I can find the cap to cover it up. She ignored me and flipped it over so its facing down on the couch. Ugh, dust. So I quickly grabbed the cap and threw it on. She's now mad and watching TV downstairs.

Did I over react for tying to save something I just spent $2000 on?

ian408

MaleficZ wrote:

Did I over react for tying to save something I just spent $2000 on?

Ms. Manners says yes and no.

Yes because as photographers know, you can use a variety of tools to clean
the dust bunnies. Anything from a rocket blower to a Sensor Brush.

No because it's best to try and keep the goop from getting in there in the first
place.

Now saddle up, head downstairs and tell the GF you're sorry and give her a
big ole kiss. K?

Ian

P.S. If you're not familiar with the Sensor Brush or blower, take a look through
the forums and you'll find a barrel of good info.

Welcome to dgrin!

MaleficZ

Thanks Ian. I'm a year old in photoyears, and fear cleaning that thing. We're all good now, I think she's just having a bad week too. Going out to watch a good movie and have dinner tomorrow so things are good.

ian408

MaleficZ wrote:

Thanks Ian. I'm a year old in photoyears, and fear cleaning that thing. We're all good now, I think she's just having a bad week too. Going out to watch a good movie and have dinner tomorrow so things are good.

Valid fear to have cause fixing it is expensive :uhoh

Enjoy dinner and the movies!

Ian

flyingpylon

I wouldn't worry about it. Obviously, avoid getting dust in there if possible, but don't go overboard. If the camera is turned off dust will not be as "attracted" to the sensor because it will not be electrically charged.

Personally, I often have to change lenses quickly with the camera hanging around my neck. After taking the first lens off I let the body rotate around so that the front of the camera rests against my body, then I rotate it back around when I am ready to put the new lens on (it all just takes a few seconds). I figure that I'm less likely to have something blow in there that way.

I once read a forum post from someone who said they were only going to change lenses in a bag in a darkened room with the door and windows closed. Good grief... use the camera, enjoy it, use the lens you need to use to get the shot.

DavidTO

I'm hesitant to write, because my advice has less to do with the camera and more to do with you.

If the camera's important to you, and she doesn't understand exactly how you want it handled, don't let her touch it.

I have set my life up where there are very clear boundaries about what i consider mine. These are non-negotiable. Everything else is "yes, dear." Makes it easier on everyone. She knows what to work around and all of sudden you become much more easy going.

flyingpylon

DavidTO wrote:

If the camera's important to you, and she doesn't understand exactly how you want it handled, don't let her touch it.

Or, if SHE's also important to you, simply teach her how to handle it.

My DSLR is also the "family camera" because I sold off our old point-and-shoot. I taught my wife some basics about how to use it and everything's been fine. In fact she's gotten some fantastic photos of our kids when I've been away at work, etc.

Just another way to go about it.

ian408

problemchild wrote:

Joke or not, it was uncalled for.

Ian

Mike Lane

Nothing quite as hilarious as abusing women...

:crazy

Dani

Mike Lane wrote:

Nothing quite as hilarious as abusing women...

:crazy

So I told her to throw the lese back on untill I can find the cap to cover it up. She ignored me and flipped it over so its facing down on the couch. Ugh, dust. So I quickly grabbed the cap and threw it on.

ok... 1... tell me where there is abuse there? and 2. I'm not understanding what she got mad about??? and how his reaction was uncalled for?

unless theres alot more to the story that I'm missing?????

edit... the part about the abuse line was explained to me so y'all can ignore that one!

Mike Lane

Dani wrote:

ok... 1... tell me where there is abuse there? and 2. I'm not understanding what she got mad about??? and how his reaction was uncalled for?

unless theres alot more to the story that I'm missing?????

lol...

Not directed towards him:D Directed towards the tasteless jokester that got deleted a few posts ago...

Dani

Mike Lane wrote:

lol...

Not directed towards him:D Directed towards the tasteless jokester that got deleted a few posts ago...

ahhh... I knew I missed something!!!!!! I was like