Sensor Cleaning – Quick Guide & Which tools do we use.
Sensor Cleaning – Quick Guide & Which tools do we use. The most frequent question that we get asked is – Is it safe to clean the sensor myself? The simple answer is yes, as long as you use the correct tools for the job. You will also need to take some other measures just [...]
Keeping your DSLR Sensor clean when changing lenses
With a film camera, you effectively have a new sensor every time you take a picture. With a digital camera the same sensor is used for every shot. This is not really a problem with a sealed compact, fixed-lens digital camera. But with single lens reflex cameras (DSLR’s), taking lenses on and off the camera, [...]
Tip for the day – Vibration reduction systems
When using a camera or camera with a lens with a vibration reduction system, it is best to turn it off if the camera is mounted on a tripod or solid support. This is because vibration reduction systems can actually introduce blur if the camera is solidly mounted. Share on Facebook
Landscape Photography Tip.
If you like photographing landscapes but struggle to keep detail and highlights in things like skies and clouds then why not consider using graduated ND filters. Crooked Imaging stock a large range of creative filters and filter systems which we can give advice on and can even be demonstrated. Check them out Here Share on [...]
Lens Protection Tip – Use a Protection Filter
Fit a protection filter to your lens to protect it from scratches and dust. Its much cheaper to replace a filter if it gets damaged than it is to fix or replace your expensive lens. We have a large range of lens filters at Crooked Imaging Here Share on Facebook
Sensor Cleaning Tip
When cleaning your Digital SLR camera sensor, always make sure that you use a fully charged battery to make sure that the shutter doesn’t close whilst your cleaning tools are inside the camera. Visit HERE for a selection of sensor cleaning tools and aids. Share on Facebook
