From: Anthony Farr
When I first read this thread I thought, "Why can't those lazy sods at
Collin's workplace wash the parts before sending them to the studio?"
Then it occurred to me that they need to see the parts in their
"straight out of the (gear) box" condition.
So then I thought, "What's Collin's problem, then?" Sometimes
photography needs to be done under difficult circumstances. Your
grimy studio subjects are small beer compared to the shower of RPGs
that the poor reporter and photojournalist bought in Syria the other
day. Whether it's extreme heat, cold, dust or danger, how you deal
with it separates the professionals from the wannabees.
If you know that you need latex gloves then you should wear them, no
arguments. Sure you can wash your hands after they get oily, but you
should consider that these oils are as bad for your skin as they are
for your cameras' innards. One of my favourite motoring programs is
"Wheeler Dealers" shown on DIscover Turbo channel (Velocity channel in
USA). The resident mechanic on that show, Edd China, never ever
touches any mechanical part of a car without protective gloves. It's
a good example to follow.
But if you're still reluctant to pull on gloves because they're a
hassle you might try using silicon oven mitts like these:
http://www.gourmetlifestyle.co.nz/Silicone%20Pot%20Mits.JPG
They slip on easily and aren't too clumsy.
regards, Anthony
?? "Of what use is lens and light
? ? to those who lack in mind and sight"
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? (Anon)
On 24 February 2012 10:24, Collin Brendemuehl <coll...@brendemuehl.net> wrote:
You could probably do a bit with ziplock bags, clear packing tape, screen
>protectors or some variation of the above.
I'd also recommend picking up an IR shutter release, and maybe some latex
>gloves for when you're handling parts.
I have the IR release. ?It has been quite helpful. ?Latex gloves would be too
much or a hassle, though they are available.
I'm still leaning towards some hand cleaner and paper towels. ?It seems
simplest.
Sincerely,
If I understand the problem, handling the greasy parts and then trying
to use the camera is transferring transmission fluid & other lubricants
to the camera.
Wearing the gloves whenever he's handling the parts is probably a good
idea as far as protecting Collin from the effects of chemical contact,
but I think hand cleaner and paper towels might be exactly what he needs
to do the trick for keeping the chemicals from transferring from his
hands to the camera.
I'd consider putting the camera inside one of those disposable plastic
rain sleeves.
http://optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html
I just ran a quick test with the K20D & the IR remote works through the
plastic sleeve.
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