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 NikonLight
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Topic starter April 19, 2023 9:52 am  

 

Hello everyone, I have a trip coming to the Grand Canyon and antelope Canyon.

I am told that is a huge amount of dust in antelope Canyon. I am taking my Nikon Z6 and my Nikon 24–120 mm F4Z lens. I am not planning to do any lens change. Any idea how to protect the camera and lens from dust inside the canyon?

thank you much in advance.


   
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April 19, 2023 11:40 am  

Normally I would not worry about it, but sometimes guides in Antelope are tossing dust into the air.  You're right to be careful.

The normal solutions are to use a rain cover - taped down if appropriate.  You might also try to be careful using lenses that move in and out as you zoom.

When you finish, use a damp cloth to wipe down your gear as soon as is practical.  Don't forget to clean the mount and the eyepiece or viewfinder.

Don't take a lot of gear into the canyon.  You don't want to be burdened with cleaning dust out of a camera bag.

Finally - be sure you have tools to clean the sensor - at least a blower and sensor brush.  

Eric Bowles
www.bowlesimages.com


   
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Topic starter April 19, 2023 12:12 pm  

Thank you Eric.


   
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