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February 16th, 2010, 01:37 PM | #1 |
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Transport 5D with or without attached lens..?
I got yet another Pelican case for my 5D. Before I cut the foam, I'd like to hear some opinions whether I could transport/ship the camera with a lens attached, or should I cut out separate pockets in the foam for the lenses so they'll always stay detached during transport.
Although I like the idea of having the camera ready to shoot right off the bat, I'm a little concerned about possible damage to the lens-thread from vibrations during transport... or do you think the bayonet mount is strong enough to withstand some bouncing around inside a snug foam case? The largest/heaviest lens I'd most likely have mounted is a 70-200 L lens. -- peer
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February 16th, 2010, 02:49 PM | #2 |
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It depends on what I'm shooting...
If I'm out just having fun I will usually bring my 24-105 and leave it attached and throw it in the back seat. If I'm shooting an event, short film, etc... I have my pelican case setup where the body is by itself that way everything packs in better. I have no idea what lens I will be shooting with until I get on set usually, so keeping one attached isn't too big of a deal for me. I really think it depends on your shooting style and what kind of stuff you shoot as to how you should have things set up. |
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February 16th, 2010, 02:58 PM | #4 |
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In a softcase, I keep the lens attached.
In a hard case, I detach the lens. I'm not necessarily "worried" that the vibrations will do bad things to the camera, it's just that when it's in a soft case I'm usually treating it with kid gloves, and in a hard case it is generally getting beat around a bit more. |
February 16th, 2010, 02:59 PM | #5 |
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For shipping, I think the safest way to go is lens off.
Plus, I keep a couple of spare sets of body caps with mine just in case I lose one. Third-party replacements are cheap on Ebay and fit nicely. |
February 16th, 2010, 03:16 PM | #6 |
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There can be no doubt whatsoever that in terms of the safest method, it's lens off.
That's not to say I don't leave my lens on 90% of the time when traveling, LOL. But the above is a fact, less leverage on everything that way for sure, and for long trips, or trips where things might get stirred up a bit, or when shipping, etc., lens off no doubt IMHO.
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