An Observation

[SwampGrizz]

Have you ever noticed that in most articles about cameras that the accompanying picture of the camera shows it with the lens off of it, and no body cap on it such that the sensor is exposed to the open air? In videos they wave it around like that as if it’s a stage prop.
I am under the impression that the last thing you want is to leave the sensor exposed to the open air in order to prevent dust or contamination from getting on the sensor. Am I being too paranoid? I have a little routine where I get everything set up with the replacement lens ready to go, and then frantically take one off and put the new one on. Speed is of the essence. Again, too paranoid?
This brings up another question. When you travel with your rig, do you leave the lens on the body, or do you take the lens off and put the body cap on? I can see a scenario where a really long telephoto could put pressure on the mounting ring, but I don’t have anything that long, my lenses are fairly short. I also usually only take one lens out when I shoot, mostly because I don’t want the hassle of fooling around with lenses while I’m in the middle of something.
Any tips, tricks, and opinions welcome.

 

[Dean Wilson]

Yes, Dale, I have noticed that as well.

Also, when viewing lenses in their bag you always see the lens cap with the product name. For me, I don't care the branding as much as which lens! An RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L and RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L are so similar in size in my bag I can't tell them apart. I have a double solution: placement in the bag and tagging the cap.

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[SwampGrizz]

Smart. I need to do that.

 

[Woodbadger]

I found a company that makes very ni e stickers for lens and body caps. I really like these and my wife and I have them on both a rigs.

Lens Cap Sticker Pack for Canon RF Lenses by Field Made Co - Quick Identification

Discover premium camera lens indicator packs by Field Made Co. Designed for photographers, filmmakers and their assistants, our stickers ensure quick lens identification and seamless gear organization.

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[SwampGrizz]

I found a company that makes very ni e stickers for lens and body caps. I really like these and my wife and I have them on both a rigs.

Lens Cap Sticker Pack for Canon RF Lenses by Field Made Co - Quick Identification

Discover premium camera lens indicator packs by Field Made Co. Designed for photographers, filmmakers and their assistants, our stickers ensure quick lens identification and seamless gear organization.

us.fieldmade.co

Ian,
Good to hear from you. Hope all is well.

 

[Archibald]

Have you ever noticed that in most articles about cameras that the accompanying picture of the camera shows it with the lens off of it, and no body cap on it such that the sensor is exposed to the open air? In videos they wave it around like that as if it’s a stage prop.
I am under the impression that the last thing you want is to leave the sensor exposed to the open air in order to prevent dust or contamination from getting on the sensor. Am I being too paranoid? I have a little routine where I get everything set up with the replacement lens ready to go, and then frantically take one off and put the new one on. Speed is of the essence. Again, too paranoid?
This brings up another question. When you travel with your rig, do you leave the lens on the body, or do you take the lens off and put the body cap on? I can see a scenario where a really long telephoto could put pressure on the mounting ring, but I don’t have anything that long, my lenses are fairly short. I also usually only take one lens out when I shoot, mostly because I don’t want the hassle of fooling around with lenses while I’m in the middle of something.
Any tips, tricks, and opinions welcome.

Most RF bodies cover the sensor with the shutter when the camera is turned off. That protects the sensor. And that is why the instructions say to turn the camera off when changing lenses.

I usually take the lens off when travelling, because the components are easier to store that way in my laptop bag. I always use body and lens caps.

 

[pauliusm]

I found a company that makes very ni e stickers for lens and body caps. I really like these and my wife and I have them on both a rigs.

Lens Cap Sticker Pack for Canon RF Lenses by Field Made Co - Quick Identification

Discover premium camera lens indicator packs by Field Made Co. Designed for photographers, filmmakers and their assistants, our stickers ensure quick lens identification and seamless gear organization.

us.fieldmade.co

Dedicated stickers looks super neat and professional.
But using a simple label printer with a tape with white background will be easier to read in the twilight.