Tips on maintaining a healthy Nikon D200

shutterbux · 26th August 2007

Hi folks.

As I like to keep my D200 clean n healthy, are there any tips to doing this in general?
And how about the lenses?

Many thanks in advance for sharing.

Cheers.

Benji77 · 26th August 2007

Originally Posted by shutterbux

Hi folks.

As I like to keep my D200 clean n healthy, are there any tips to doing this in general?
And how about the lenses?

Many thanks in advance for sharing.

Cheers.

Make sure your hands are free from grease, dirt before you touch it. After the outing, use 1 2 different optical clothes - 1 for exterior of the lens, body & mounts, 1 for the lens elements. If the element is not dusty and without fingerprints/grease marks, then just a blower will do.

Lens should have a UV filter for added protection.

If your kit was wet in any way, let it air first before placing it back in the drybox.

Vacuum your camera bag periodically.

Kit · 26th August 2007

Don't use it.

deckard · 26th August 2007

you know the 2 pin connector covers you have at the front and the side. take it out now.

trust me. it is better this, than to lose it.

nightwolf75 · 26th August 2007

Originally Posted by Kit

Don't use it.

best advice ever!

chngpe01 · 26th August 2007

good constructive tips. To the others please refrain from mockery if you do dont have any thing postive

Originally Posted by Benji77

Make sure your hands are free from grease, dirt before you touch it. After the outing, use 1 2 different optical clothes - 1 for exterior of the lens, body & mounts, 1 for the lens elements. If the element is not dusty and without fingerprints/grease marks, then just a blower will do.

Lens should have a UV filter for added protection.

If your kit was wet in any way, let it air first before placing it back in the drybox.

Vacuum your camera bag periodically.

deckard · 26th August 2007

Originally Posted by chngpe01

good constructive tips. To the others please refrain from mockery if you do dont have any thing postive

i agree with you.

zac08 · 26th August 2007

Originally Posted by shutterbux

Hi folks.

As I like to keep my D200 clean n healthy, are there any tips to doing this in general?
And how about the lenses?

Many thanks in advance for sharing.

Cheers.

As mentioned by the others, there are many ways to prevent it from deteriorating, but if you're afraid of marks and injuries to the body, there is also the option of gaffering the body or using camera armour.

And dun worry too much, this camera can last even in drizzles... (do check the lenses though, I've read of some threads that the lens went kaput first)

mynameisjizeng · 26th August 2007

dont ever compare your d200 with the new d300. hahaha :P
the d200 is still a great camera nevertheless.

benji more or less covered the more impt areas, but you may wanna consider using gaffer tape to tape up the more.. exposed areas of your camera/lenses.

Henessy · 26th August 2007

Originally Posted by shutterbux

Hi folks.

As I like to keep my D200 clean n healthy, are there any tips to doing this in general?
And how about the lenses?

Many thanks in advance for sharing.

Cheers.

Dun think so much. Just shoot. A camera is meant for shooting and not for pampering

HAHA

spazzer · 26th August 2007

i think it is best not to drop it and be careful when changing lenses as dust particles may get in and therefore so called dirty ur sensor... and try to keep equipments in dry cabi when not in use to prevent moulds!

westwest2 · 26th August 2007

Originally Posted by shutterbux

Hi folks.

As I like to keep my D200 clean n healthy, are there any tips to doing this in general?
And how about the lenses?

Many thanks in advance for sharing.

Cheers.

its depend on your luck...not the cleaniness of your camera...electronics have a lifespan that no one can predict...so just enjoy your camera and use it to take nice photo rather then bothering about this kind of things...

my d70 is kept on the table for so long till the rubber rotted away and super dusty...but still able to take photo...

dominator · 26th August 2007

Originally Posted by Kit

Don't use it.

This is the worst advice.
Keeping an used electro mechanical item without using for long time is bad.

Originally Posted by deckard

you know the 2 pin connector covers you have at the front and the side. take it out now. trust me. it is better this, than to lose it.

But by keeping it at home and not using it what do you gain? It will alway be on the shelf, basically useless.
Imagine buying an expensive watch but dare not wear because afraid of scratching it..

deckard · 26th August 2007

Originally Posted by dominator

This is the worst advice.
Keeping an used electro mechanical item without using for long time is bad.

But by keeping it at home and not using it what do you gain? It will alway be on the shelf, basically useless.
Imagine buying an expensive watch but dare not wear because afraid of scratching it..

the 2 pin connectors, you understand? the covers will drop after a while by itself. who say not using the camera?

when you want to sell the camera, then put back the pin connector covers.

shutterbux · 1st September 2007

DSLR's have heavy price tags and I love my D200. I guess owning a "clean n healthy" camera gives me a great personal value and plus, it will certainly help me if I want to sell it later in the future *which is not anytime soon*

I mean I wouldn't want to shoot away using a dirty/mouldy camera despite the fact that it still works fine and produces good results.

Anyways thanks a bunch for those who have contributed.

Cheers.

26th August 2007	#1
shutterbux New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampines Posts: 24	Tips on maintaining a healthy Nikon D200 Hi folks. As I like to keep my D200 clean n healthy, are there any tips to doing this in general? And how about the lenses? Many thanks in advance for sharing. Cheers.

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Kit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bukit Timah / Melbourne CBD Posts: 6,005	Re: Tips on maintaining a healthy Nikon D200 Don't use it. __________________ arkitectural photography http://arkitecturalphoto.1x.com/

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deckard Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,244	Re: Tips on maintaining a healthy Nikon D200 you know the 2 pin connector covers you have at the front and the side. take it out now. trust me. it is better this, than to lose it.

26th August 2007	#9
mynameisjizeng Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upper Bukit Timah Posts: 552	Re: Tips on maintaining a healthy Nikon D200 dont ever compare your d200 with the new d300. hahaha :P the d200 is still a great camera nevertheless. benji more or less covered the more impt areas, but you may wanna consider using gaffer tape to tape up the more.. exposed areas of your camera/lenses.

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spazzer Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: BUKIT PANJANG Posts: 1,729	Re: Tips on maintaining a healthy Nikon D200 i think it is best not to drop it and be careful when changing lenses as dust particles may get in and therefore so called dirty ur sensor... and try to keep equipments in dry cabi when not in use to prevent moulds!

1st September 2007	#15
shutterbux New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampines Posts: 24	Re: Tips on maintaining a healthy Nikon D200 DSLR's have heavy price tags and I love my D200. I guess owning a "clean n healthy" camera gives me a great personal value and plus, it will certainly help me if I want to sell it later in the future which is not anytime soon I mean I wouldn't want to shoot away using a dirty/mouldy camera despite the fact that it still works fine and produces good results. Anyways thanks a bunch for those who have contributed. Cheers.