Argggh! Something else to worry about

[KC Foggin]

I placed my camera down on the picnic table for maybe 5 minutes and I look down and what do I see? The camera has turned a lime green under all the pine pollen that is falling. Now I can imagine this pollen could cause some serious problems for the sensor and the pollen is not going to go anywhere for several more weeks unless we get a good rain. I sprayed the camera with a can of compressed air. Any other suggestions short of not taking the camera out of its bag for the next few weeks?

[jammie*dodger]

Only thing I can think of is to go somewhere else to take pictures for the next few weeks. Unless you have a waterproof housing?

Rob.

[yelvertoft]

I would avoid using compressed air as it could well blow dust inside the camera. Use a soft brush and a slightly damp cloth to wipe it all off. As long as you don't change lenses in the area and/or before cleaning it I wouldn't worry too much.

N.B. Addition of "worry"!

[KC Foggin]

Thanks guys. I wasn't too sure about using the compressed air either. I did make sure I blew away from the camera and not into it but a damp cloth might be more suitable.

Pine Trees are predominate in the south so going somewhere where there are none is next to impossible.

[jammie*dodger]

A cheap alterantive is to put the camera in a "baggie" use a rubber band to secure the neck around the lens and then cut off any extra that might get in the way of the lens. Most of the buttons, etc should still be useable and the only exposed part of your camera will be the end of the lens.

This does limit you to only one lens and large extending zooms ( such as the Sigma 50-500mm) don't really work but it will limit your cameras contact with the pollen.

Good luck, Rob.