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April 10th, 2010, 04:56 PM | #1 |
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Leaving Optical Disk in Camera
Is there a problem leaving an optical disk in the camera? I know the disk does not touch anything. I just want to know if there is a reason not to keep the disk in the camera. Makes it nice to grab quickly and just shoot. With my EX1 I always take the SxS out when leaving the camera in a bag even over night.
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April 10th, 2010, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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Paul, I've been leaving discs in the cameras for years and never had a problem. I don't know what Sony's official recommendation is, but I'd be very surprised if anyone could point out any documentation that says you shouldn't.
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April 10th, 2010, 07:44 PM | #3 |
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Is it necessary or prudent to remove sxs cards as well, when not using the camera?
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April 10th, 2010, 08:38 PM | #4 |
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I've always kept an SxS card in my EX1, EX1R, and EX3 since the day I bought them. No problems.
But I don't store any of the cameras with a battery attached, or it will drain.
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April 11th, 2010, 05:19 AM | #5 |
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Paul, I always have an empty dual layer disc in my camera and a battery next to it for emergency shoots. Never had or noticed any problems with it. It's just like you said: put a fresh battery on it and off you go.
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April 11th, 2010, 08:27 AM | #6 |
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Thanks Doug good to know it is not a problem.
Some great shots yesterday at Pt. Judith. See you Tuesday. |
April 12th, 2010, 07:40 AM | #7 |
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Thanks Ivan,
I now keep a disk in the camera all the time. I also keep a charged battery on the camera. |
April 23rd, 2010, 12:59 AM | #9 |
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switching the camera off drives the laser back in its stop position and closes the disk´s lids. Mechanically no problem to leave it in, but never rely on an empty inserted disk ;-)
AND: Get used to ALWAYS look on the thumbnails BEFORE you format the disk. Formatting is a matter of seconds, a mistake is done quite fast. Have fun going tapeless! Uli |
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