The biggest attraction of a 35mm single lens reflex camera is its versatility. Not only is it a useful piece of equipment in its own right, but it can be the ‘heart’ of a complete camera outfit. You can add things like extra lenses, filters, a flashgun, a tripod, as and when you feel you need them, to help you get the results you want.
Smaller items—a blower brush for cleaning lenses, or a cable release, for example—also form part of the serious photographer’s equipment as the collection builds up. And, of course, you will need a gadget bag, or a carrying case to keep everything in. Read the rest of this entry »
Cord rewinds are now found on all types of cleaners, from simple hand-operated versions to the fully automatic rewind at the touch of a button. Many auto cord rewind systems use open coil springs and great care should be exercised if a stripdown of these systems is called for. Protection for the eyes is recommended. Goggles afford adequate protection from the spring itself or any item that it may throw out in the event of its slipping from position.
Operation of the cord rewind relies on tensioning of the rewind spring as the cord is pulled out for use. A small brake pad prevents the immediate return of the spring and cord drum to its original position. Read the rest of this entry »
It is easy to dismiss the disposable bag as just a receptacle in which the dirt is collected during cleaning. However, there is a little more to it than that. Many faults can be directly attributed to infrequent bag renewal or the use of poor quality bags and filters.
To work correctly, the bag must offer as little resistance to the airflow as possible, even as its contents increase. It must also resist clogging, while at the same time stopping fine particles from passing through. Restriction to the airflow through the bag and filter not only results in poor cleaning performance, but may cause premature motor failure as a result of overheating. Read the rest of this entry »
