Love having someone to watch that makes videos specifically for the Z6, i love mine and love the overall vibe you put out. I have my first wedding tomorrow and am very nervous but excited! Thank you man, happy belated thanksgiving, and keep up the fantastic work!
Couldn’t appreciate the nice words more my friend! Congratulations on your first wedding, that’s huge! Make sure you hit me up tomorrow and let me know how it goes. I’ll answer any questions you have
@@erjennin I am only taking one body, yes. I will eventually like to pick up a second one when i can save up the money. As for lenses, ill be bringing my Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art and 85mm 1.8, ill also be renting a 70-200mm from a local camera shop here in town.
Hello, and thanks for sharing this info! I'm curious, I accidentally touched the sensor (nikon z6) with the smallest tip of my finger. I know, it should never have happened. Am I totally screwed, and what should I do? AHHHHHHHHH
Thank you. I got a used camera with a finger print on the sensor. I was afraid it was scratched. I followed your instructions and all is great now. Thank you again.
Maybe the best cleaning video I've ever seen. And for a Nikon Z! Sorry, but I rarely clean my cameras well you do. But I do agree with your comments about cleaning the sensor. I actually try not to use the swab and cleaning solution unless I know for a fact that something is sticking to the sensor. 9 times out of 10 I can get the dust off with the air device and the camera tiled down while I flow the air. I use a bright LED flashlight to look for sensor for dust. I'm not aware that this can damage the sensor. Of course, I don't keep it shining at the same spot for an extended period of time.
Excellent tip roger! I agree it’s not always necessary to actually swab the sensor but if you have to it’s nice to know you’re not going to damage anything unless you’re being really reckless. Thanks for watching my man!
Great video. The only thing I would add is the importance of cleaning your front and rear lenses. I had a situation where I thought my sensor was dirty (judged by setting f22, low shutter speed, and pointing to the sky or light source) and turns out it was my lens that was causing the "spots".
Excellent video Will! This is incredibly helpful info! For years all of us have been told about the mysterious and secretive process of cleaning our DSLR sensors and how we would damage our cameras if we weren't factory trained and skilled technicians. God forbid if we mere mortals tried to attempt this highly sensitive work. If we did we might as well throw our cameras into the garbage because we would end up destroying all of the internal components of our cameras. It's great to see a knowledgeable person such as yourself who is willing to help an online community with technical photography info and at the same time you are not trying to sell us anything. That is why I am a channel subscriber and a Patreon supporter. Thank you again William for another excellent video brother!
I was freaking out when I discovered marks in my photos which I was confident was from a dirty sensor. Blowing out the sensor was all it took to correct. I love your exterior cleaning tips. I'm going to start treating my Z6 better!
A clean camera is a happy camera, lol. It's funny some guys seem to take pride in abusing their gear "hey it's only a tool man" but I'm like you, I really look after my stuff and it's helped preserve my gear and ensure it always works as it should. Loving your channel here.
100% man this stuff is expensive! Plus I actually enjoy sitting down, throwing some music on and cleaning. Gets me in the zone! Appreciate the support of the channel brother 👊🏻
I wonder if using the blower as a vacuum for the sensor might work better, have you ever tried? Then you could blow away from the camera and get the dust out of the area instead of possibly just moving it around? Just a thought,. My z6 is in the mail, so excited! First full frame for me :). Your channel is godsend btw, thank you for your service
Good stuff as always. I liked the bit about wiping down the mounting surface. I have never purposely done that step. It was a bit of a surprise to see the gunk.
Ordered my Altura cleaning kit from Amazon and will clean my Z6 tomorrow. Thanks for the video, a buddy told me to send it in for 100 bucks to get cleaned. No thanks, I'll learn to do it myself.
I've cleaned my own sensors since I had my first digital SLR. The only time I was ever really nervous about it was when I got my D3 and the day after needing to clean the sensor already, less than 24hours after it was delivered eek. The worst one though was the D750 because that used to get grease form somewhere on the sensor all the time, I had to clean that soooo often. Not cleaned the Z6 yet but need to get around to it. I've found a blower is doing the job mostly. I think not having the mirror means the dust doesn't get blown around as much.
Hi TMM Please tell me the profile settings you will use when recording your movies. I mean picture profile settings (sharpening, clarity, contrast, brightness, sat and hue) The image from your Z6 looks amazing and I want to get similar results. Best regards and thank you
Hi buddy, Thanks for watching! The only picture settings I apply is the basic monochrome picture profile in camera. I do not add anything else. The quality of this video is due to the lens (35 1.8S) and the lighting
Great Z6 cleaning Video Will! I've had my Z6 II for a few months and she needs a good cleaning! Keep the great videos coming! Best Regards! Bob from Canada (Eh)
Thanks for this video. It has given me the confidence to clean my z6 myself. One question, are you cleaning the low-pass filer, or the actual sensor? Cheers!
I prepare for first time cleaning the sensor. And I was seen something on nikon site. That the z6 have sensor cleaner inside the camera? I don't understand have it understand wrong or? Can you explain, if you know something about it. Thanks. I will do it like you did. Never cleaned my cameras because of fear to do something wrong.
Awesome vid! I’ve been shooting on my Z6 for about a year now and have yet to give it a thorough cleaning. Quick question: do you recommend a certain brand of cleaning kit? Not sure if you mentioned it on the video. Any info is appreciated.
Your vids + my experience in store drove me to grab a Z6 ... plus moving forward I think Nikon is somewhere I want to invest long term (and Fuji). Not feeling Canon lately and Panasonic is great but not where I want to be long term
You’re going to love it my friend! Any questions you have feel free to drop them in the comments! I’m pretty active on here and really try to answer everything that comes through
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs OK, I will ask, if I may. :) Currently on a hold to buy Z6, must test it first. Bust since you are an expert, can you tell me how camera responds in low light with only AF-C and single spot? I won't need eye AF tracking or something complicated at start. Thanks
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs Thanks. I am planing to rent it somewhere by the end of year and than see, what to do. Maybe I'll have some question then. Hope I can stop by and ask you. :)
Thanks for the video. This takes some of the fear out of cleaning the sensor. Is there anything different that you would do for a Z50? Compared to my DSLRs and X-T2 the Z50 is proving to be a bit of a dust magnet.
I found that the thing that helps keep my sensors clean is paying close attention to how clean my lens is when I mount it. I treat my lenses the same way as I do the sensor, minimal exposure to the elements.
Hi. Thanks for the video. My rubbers of my lenses are getting white. Do you have any advice to that. 2) my lenses get scratches.. do you know any rubber band to protect them?
Hi Will, great video. How do you clean the front element of your lenses? I tend not to clean the front element of my lenses, especially my wide-angle lenses, because I am afraid of damaging the front element. And actually, sometimes when the front element might be "at risk" (for example when I take pictures at the beach), I even use clear filters (the good ones from B&W) to protect the front element of my lenses.
Hey Pierre! I usually use a similar method, just use the blower for dust then use the soft brush to get off any remaining debris. If there are smudges I will use a clean microfiber cloth!
Do you do anything to keep static electricity off the camera so it does not attract dust? Probably most important in the winter when the air is dry in many places. Also everyone should turn off any A/C or furnace fan!
Hey Will, just a question - isn’t there a low-pass filter on top of the sensor? I mean, even if you touch it (which you never should) - you probably won’t damage the sensor itself. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks for thr vid. How do you find the Mieke grip? Some reviewers have suggested adding weather seals to the battery door for it as you lose native weather seals?
At the very end of my session tonight I accidentally touched my sensor, leaving a fingerprint. I have a family session tomorrow and no sensor cleaning kit. Should I use my backup camera, or do you think my primary will be okay? Will that fingerprint greatly affect the image quality? Sorry...I know that's a dumb question, probably, but I had to ask. lol
Will, if your UA-cam channel gets bigger with the tutorials you do, you and Sarah may be able to scale down your wedding business a bit...unless of course you are passionate about being out in the field. I’m getting old and can’t do dozens of weddings like you guys. 😊
Hey Joel, Always great to hear from you brother. Yes we may be able to scale down and focus more on education, that would be great! However we will always take a select amount of weddings every year (even if I was rich) just because we love to do them. It definitely is our passion.
I use a vacuum cleaner with a fibers tube adapter. Sucks everything :) for the lens contacts I use a cotton swab with contacts cleaner applied to the cotton. I also use the cleaner on the lens contacts
What the doctor ordered. Note: trusty blower - when its "rubber" ages, it starts to shed particles that you blow into your camera. And, in a dirty environment, the blower can inhale dust to spew it out later. (the rubber is generally not organic but synthetic.)
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs- this brings another point. In the video, you have this sort-of macho presentation of how simple it is. And it is. But I would be a bit more - you may call it "anal" to keep it lighthearted ;) - careful with throwing all these things around on the work surface. In working with e.g. allergens, people talk about "carry-over" or in my language we would use a term that I'd translate as "cross dragging". Wipe the dirt off the camera, use the blower on the surface that caught the dirt and now blow it back into the camera. So, I like the general idea of this procedure, but if you need to get the innards of the camera clean, include the worktop and what can fall on it. Then, don't forget the rear end of lenses. They might actually be a vector of carry -over. The stuff you wipe off the camera's mount ring might actually be some grease from the back of the lens's mount. If people are in a hurry, I'd say, worktop, rear ends of lenses and caps thereof, mount ring and sensor/space. The micro fiber cloth can become a vector in carry-over too. Then, when everything looks clean to the naked eye, we would need a dust shot with a translucent white body cap (I suggested to Nikon they start making these - thank you, we put it on our list but we are busy and may have more important things to do, they said) - a body cap that could double as reference for documenting how white the light was, where you are shooting (if you don't use the ColorPassport like I do.)
Thanks for the video. It is much easier when see one doing rather just talking about it. Also any suggestions how to store camera and lenses especially if living in a place with high humidity. I bought dry cabinet and keep humidity at around 40%, how about temperature, is it also really important?
JK’s Outdoor Journal Just my two cents - I own both (and a D850). If you’re planning on shooting lots of video, I’d recommend the Z6. If you’re wanting the best low light experience, get the Z6. If you shoot a lot of landscapes where you’re stitching HDR/panos together, the Z7’s resolution is probably a better choice. If you shoot a lot of wildlife where even with a long lens, you’ll need to crop in extensively, the Z7’s higher resolution will help. Another way of thinking about it is the old 80/20 rule. I think the Z6 will cover at least 80% of what most people want to do and for the other 20%, the Z7 is a better choice. However, in my opinion, if you’re going to be a hybrid shooter and want one of the best mirrorless video systems out there, definitely go with the Z6. BTW, when I did pick up my Z7, I bought a Nikon factory refurbished unit and saved $1K which made it a more palatable decision...
6:13 im just confused and creeped a bit how that blower end up standing still ... Im still waiting to see Z50 on some lowlight wedding situation.. :D Keep on with this kind of videos, I follow and admire :)
Separate question - what do you do about lens caps when shooting during an event? Do they stay off the whole time? It's so annoying to have to take it on and off, and then I also risk losing the cap itself, BUT at the same time I hate to leave the glass exposed when I don't know when I'm going to use it next. Is there any good solution for what to do with lens caps while shooting? Thanks for the all of the videos. As an enthusiast, the Z6 and the Z lenses have put the "enthusiasm" back into my photography. After moving to the D750 from the D700, I really missed the look and feel of the D700 pics. There was something clinical about the D750. And the weight of both just became a burden to carry around. I would only drag my camera out to what I deemed super-important events. I share the same experience of the Z lenses working so much better with the Z6 compared to putting F glass on with the FTZ adapter. The pictures themselves with F glass are still great when they hit, but the experience of shooting with the Zs is so much more pleasurable, with autofocus snappy and the lighter weight, and I end up with more hits. I mean, it shouldn't be a surprise that the Z lenses work better with the Z camera, but it's still something you have to experience. Will, your videos about the Z6, your philosophy about photography in general, and your enthusiasm as well, have inspired me. The fact that you go out and do stuff and report back about how things work and feel in practice is so refreshing versus someone sitting there "testing" gear. You're not clickbait-y, and your authenticity and decency shoot like bolt straight to the viewer. Don't ever lose the great attitude and humility, you are an inspiration and a great teacher!
I am the same way. Every time I take a camera out to shoot anything I spend the time to really clean it top to bottom. It kills me when I see cameras/lenses for sale and its a filthy mess. This shit is expensive! people I know give me shit for cleaning all the time, but yet I have no issues related to lack of maintenance. I mean really. I do a 850 Z6 Z7 and numerous lenses and it only takes like 30-60mins each time. Finally someone as OCD as me when it comes to cleaning
☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻 Steve knows what’s up!! This shit is expensive and I plan on getting the absolute longest liife out of these cameras as humanly possible. Plus it’s kind of fun to sit there with your headphones on, grab a coffee and throw on a podcast while you clean!
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs Yes, please do this. I've always suspected some of the dust on my sensor comes from the back of the lens. And much of that dust comes from the inner surface of the lens cap. I try to blow these off whenever changing lenses, but very hard to do in the heat of battle.
Hello, and thanks for sharing this info! I'm curious, I accidentally touched the sensor (nikon z6) with the smallest tip of my finger. I know, it should never have happened. Am I totally screwed, and what should I do? AHHHHHHHHH
Good video, as usual. I think your head would explode if you saw my D3 on closer inspection I keep my cameras clean but if you look you'll still find what I'm sure is sea salt (even after fresh water splash baths and being caught in pouring rain more than a few times) in some of the crannies especially at the corners where the body cover is soft and 'pebbled' material, from a few whale chasing shoots in Zodiacs. That's a few years ago now. Cleanliness IS next to..., but I also gotta trust Nikon's weather (and dust!) sealing if I'm gonna get the shot and treat my cameras as tools! That said, this vid prompted me to do a thorough cleaning of all my cams LOL Thanks!
wow that's beyond the rating which is 200k as per Nikon hope it last longer.. been thinking of switching from D750 to Z6 or maybe keeping the D750 and just buy Z6, I just wanted it coz of its video capabilities.
You have surely never worked in a professional dust sensitive area! Dust particle are so small that they will not have "gravity" (technically of course but they don't "fall" down). therefore: Whatever particle you blow away is still moving for minits. Whatever you're are wearing is collected with particles, your desk etc. Whenever you're holding anything over the cam, particles will "fall down". Holding or doing anything over the exposed sensor is stupid if you are doing this to get it cleaner (like the cleaning stuff, the spray, turning the cleaning stick etc). FIRST: GET A CLEAN AREA.
You: "particle are so small that they will not have "gravity" (technically of course but they don't "fall" down): Also you: "Whenever you're holding anything over the cam, particles will "fall down"."
I wouldn't leave the sensor swab sitting right underneath the camera body while dislodging all of the schmutz and smegma from the camera body as you are holding the camera above the sensor swab! I would keep the sensor swab in a case or at least away from the area you are dumping the gunk onto. Look at 9:08 please.
First time that I tried to clean my d3300 did not end up well for my sensor ..letf with a tiny sign on it 😫...got what the pro call " the sensor trauma "
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs I believe was the pressure that I put on it with the brush. And I has been very careful 😭... don't feel confident to do it again .... anyway ..your videos are amazing !! Glad I have found your channel !!! You got a new Italian follower on your side 🤙🏻
In this video I show my cleaning process after every shoot. Hope this helps guys! - Will
Love having someone to watch that makes videos specifically for the Z6, i love mine and love the overall vibe you put out. I have my first wedding tomorrow and am very nervous but excited! Thank you man, happy belated thanksgiving, and keep up the fantastic work!
Couldn’t appreciate the nice words more my friend! Congratulations on your first wedding, that’s huge! Make sure you hit me up tomorrow and let me know how it goes. I’ll answer any questions you have
What lenses you bringing? One body (Z6)? I just picked up a Z6 today. Never shot Nikon before but I picked it up and there was a connection.
Eric Jennings glad you see a new user out there, welcome Eric!
@@erjennin I am only taking one body, yes. I will eventually like to pick up a second one when i can save up the money. As for lenses, ill be bringing my Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art and 85mm 1.8, ill also be renting a 70-200mm from a local camera shop here in town.
Hello, and thanks for sharing this info! I'm curious, I accidentally touched the sensor (nikon z6) with the smallest tip of my finger. I know, it should never have happened. Am I totally screwed, and what should I do? AHHHHHHHHH
Thank you. I got a used camera with a finger print on the sensor. I was afraid it was scratched. I followed your instructions and all is great now. Thank you again.
Maybe the best cleaning video I've ever seen. And for a Nikon Z! Sorry, but I rarely clean my cameras well you do. But I do agree with your comments about cleaning the sensor. I actually try not to use the swab and cleaning solution unless I know for a fact that something is sticking to the sensor. 9 times out of 10 I can get the dust off with the air device and the camera tiled down while I flow the air. I use a bright LED flashlight to look for sensor for dust. I'm not aware that this can damage the sensor. Of course, I don't keep it shining at the same spot for an extended period of time.
Excellent tip roger! I agree it’s not always necessary to actually swab the sensor but if you have to it’s nice to know you’re not going to damage anything unless you’re being really reckless. Thanks for watching my man!
Great video. The only thing I would add is the importance of cleaning your front and rear lenses. I had a situation where I thought my sensor was dirty (judged by setting f22, low shutter speed, and pointing to the sky or light source) and turns out it was my lens that was causing the "spots".
Truth! I’ve had that before as well
Thanks for the video, I just clean my z6's sensor, was always scared of damaging it but was super easy.
Yep not a huge deal! Thanks for watching
Always great and helpful info. Nikon should really consider sponsoring you
Excellent video Will! This is incredibly helpful info! For years all of us have been told about the mysterious and secretive process of cleaning our DSLR sensors and how we would damage our cameras if we weren't factory trained and skilled technicians. God forbid if we mere mortals tried to attempt this highly sensitive work. If we did we might as well throw our cameras into the garbage because we would end up destroying all of the internal components of our cameras. It's great to see a knowledgeable person such as yourself who is willing to help an online community with technical photography info and at the same time you are not trying to sell us anything. That is why I am a channel subscriber and a Patreon supporter. Thank you again William for another excellent video brother!
Can’t tell you how much o appreciate your support Sidney! I will continue to help in every way I can!
I was freaking out when I discovered marks in my photos which I was confident was from a dirty sensor. Blowing out the sensor was all it took to correct. I love your exterior cleaning tips. I'm going to start treating my Z6 better!
You did a great job with this video. I feel I could follow this and know what to do which I now feel I need to go clean my Z6 this week.
A clean camera is a happy camera, lol. It's funny some guys seem to take pride in abusing their gear "hey it's only a tool man" but I'm like you, I really look after my stuff and it's helped preserve my gear and ensure it always works as it should. Loving your channel here.
100% man this stuff is expensive! Plus I actually enjoy sitting down, throwing some music on and cleaning. Gets me in the zone!
Appreciate the support of the channel brother 👊🏻
I wonder if using the blower as a vacuum for the sensor might work better, have you ever tried? Then you could blow away from the camera and get the dust out of the area instead of possibly just moving it around? Just a thought,. My z6 is in the mail, so excited! First full frame for me :). Your channel is godsend btw, thank you for your service
Great to have you on the channel Jason! Once you get your Z any questions you have don’t hesitate to reach out
Thanks Will for helping us know that cleaning a sensor is not a seven-headed bug .... Another great help for all of us.
Always appreciate your support Samuel!
Good stuff as always. I liked the bit about wiping down the mounting surface. I have never purposely done that step. It was a bit of a surprise to see the gunk.
It’s crazy how dirty that gets! Easy spit for dirt to migrate in to the internals. Thanks for watching Daniel!
Just found this video. Better later than never. Excellent instructions. Many thanks.
Ordered my Altura cleaning kit from Amazon and will clean my Z6 tomorrow. Thanks for the video, a buddy told me to send it in for 100 bucks to get cleaned. No thanks, I'll learn to do it myself.
how did the cleaning go?
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awesome video, Just bought the Z6 after watching some of your videos and this will definitely will help. Thumbs up man.
You’re the man Nate! Any questions please feel free to ask
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs Will do and thanks for the suggestion again. Should be here in a week.
Can you tell me what is the battery grip mounted in your Z6? It seams very well balanced device. Thank you
What about sensors like the Nikon ZF that have a floating ibis? Nikon suggest sending it in but there has to be a way to do it yourself right?
I've cleaned my own sensors since I had my first digital SLR. The only time I was ever really nervous about it was when I got my D3 and the day after needing to clean the sensor already, less than 24hours after it was delivered eek. The worst one though was the D750 because that used to get grease form somewhere on the sensor all the time, I had to clean that soooo often.
Not cleaned the Z6 yet but need to get around to it. I've found a blower is doing the job mostly. I think not having the mirror means the dust doesn't get blown around as much.
Totally agree, dust seems to fall off super easy with the Z also. Great to hear from you Pete!
Hi TMM
Please tell me the profile settings you will use when recording your movies. I mean picture profile settings (sharpening, clarity, contrast, brightness, sat and hue)
The image from your Z6 looks amazing and I want to get similar results. Best regards and thank you
Hi buddy,
Thanks for watching! The only picture settings I apply is the basic monochrome picture profile in camera. I do not add anything else. The quality of this video is due to the lens (35 1.8S) and the lighting
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs
it's amazing that you didn't edit the profile manually and it looks so pretty.
POSYPANO the magic of good lighting and proper DOF!
Great Z6 cleaning Video Will!
I've had my Z6 II for a few months and she needs a good cleaning!
Keep the great videos coming!
Best Regards!
Bob from Canada (Eh)
Thanks for this video. It has given me the confidence to clean my z6 myself. One question, are you cleaning the low-pass filer, or the actual sensor? Cheers!
Hey Brian glad this helped!
The top layer is a micro lens which is just a piece of glass. All filters and semiconductor components are under it
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs Thanks so much.
Brian Houle you got it buddy 🤘🏻
I prepare for first time cleaning the sensor. And I was seen something on nikon site. That the z6 have sensor cleaner inside the camera? I don't understand have it understand wrong or?
Can you explain, if you know something about it.
Thanks.
I will do it like you did.
Never cleaned my cameras because of fear to do something wrong.
Awesome vid! I’ve been shooting on my Z6 for about a year now and have yet to give it a thorough cleaning. Quick question: do you recommend a certain brand of cleaning kit? Not sure if you mentioned it on the video. Any info is appreciated.
Thanks for this video. Do you have to change any configuration camera settings on the menu before doing the cleanning? I have a Nikon z6 II
Your vids + my experience in store drove me to grab a Z6 ... plus moving forward I think Nikon is somewhere I want to invest long term (and Fuji). Not feeling Canon lately and Panasonic is great but not where I want to be long term
You’re going to love it my friend! Any questions you have feel free to drop them in the comments! I’m pretty active on here and really try to answer everything that comes through
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs OK, I will ask, if I may. :) Currently on a hold to buy Z6, must test it first. Bust since you are an expert, can you tell me how camera responds in low light with only AF-C and single spot? I won't need eye AF tracking or something complicated at start. Thanks
Saso Novoselic I’ve found it works totally reliably especially with Z glass however Dynamic area AF is more consistent than single point!
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs Thanks. I am planing to rent it somewhere by the end of year and than see, what to do. Maybe I'll have some question then. Hope I can stop by and ask you. :)
Saso Novoselic I’m always available my friend!
excellent,very well explained and so it is helpful to clean my camera z 50 and z 6iim thanks
I got nervous when you were about to spray right over the exposed sensor whew. Nice work
Haha that would warrant an immediate unsubscribe 😂
Nice video. What size swabs are those?
Thanks for the video. This takes some of the fear out of cleaning the sensor.
Is there anything different that you would do for a Z50? Compared to my DSLRs and X-T2 the Z50 is proving to be a bit of a dust magnet.
Thanks for your Video! What did you use under your camera? Its Not an L-Bracket? Can you Tell me which Model it is? Thanks a lot!
I found that the thing that helps keep my sensors clean is paying close attention to how clean my lens is when I mount it. I treat my lenses the same way as I do the sensor, minimal exposure to the elements.
Hi. Thanks for the video.
My rubbers of my lenses are getting white. Do you have any advice to that.
2) my lenses get scratches.. do you know any rubber band to protect them?
Great information. I need to get a hold of some toothpicks now 😁
I use a gelstick for the sensor cleaning. Works like a charm.
Most handy tool in the arsenal! Thanks for watching brother!
Hi Will, great video. How do you clean the front element of your lenses? I tend not to clean the front element of my lenses, especially my wide-angle lenses, because I am afraid of damaging the front element. And actually, sometimes when the front element might be "at risk" (for example when I take pictures at the beach), I even use clear filters (the good ones from B&W) to protect the front element of my lenses.
Hey Pierre!
I usually use a similar method, just use the blower for dust then use the soft brush to get off any remaining debris. If there are smudges I will use a clean microfiber cloth!
Your videos are always super sharp are you using the Z6 to film them? Which lens? 35? Thanks for the great content!
Thanks bud! Yes Z6 for all the videos with the 351.8s. The wide lens of me cleaning was using the 14-30s
The Monochrome Memoirs thanks for taking the time for the super quick reply; also loving the podcasts when I’m out walking the dog !!
Loz Moore no problem my man! More podcasts coming soon, we appreciate the support!
Do you do anything to keep static electricity off the camera so it does not attract dust? Probably most important in the winter when the air is dry in many places. Also everyone should turn off any A/C or furnace fan!
Thanks for your tutorial, it's greatly appreciated. 👍
Hey Will, just a question - isn’t there a low-pass filter on top of the sensor? I mean, even if you touch it (which you never should) - you probably won’t damage the sensor itself. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Hey bud,
The very top layer of the sensor is just a layer of glass. Hope that helps!
Thank you so very much for this most excellent video. Very informative and easy to follow. You dah MAN!
Thanks for thr vid. How do you find the Mieke grip? Some reviewers have suggested adding weather seals to the battery door for it as you lose native weather seals?
Love the Mieke. Fits well, feels good in the hand and inexpensive
At the very end of my session tonight I accidentally touched my sensor, leaving a fingerprint. I have a family session tomorrow and no sensor cleaning kit. Should I use my backup camera, or do you think my primary will be okay? Will that fingerprint greatly affect the image quality? Sorry...I know that's a dumb question, probably, but I had to ask. lol
Will, if your UA-cam channel gets bigger with the tutorials you do, you and Sarah may be able to scale down your wedding business a bit...unless of course you are passionate about being out in the field. I’m getting old and can’t do dozens of weddings like you guys. 😊
Hey Joel,
Always great to hear from you brother. Yes we may be able to scale down and focus more on education, that would be great! However we will always take a select amount of weddings every year (even if I was rich) just because we love to do them. It definitely is our passion.
But yes I certainly hope this community keeps growing, it’s very rewarding!
I use a vacuum cleaner with a fibers tube adapter. Sucks everything :) for the lens contacts I use a cotton swab with contacts cleaner applied to the cotton. I also use the cleaner on the lens contacts
What the doctor ordered. Note: trusty blower - when its "rubber" ages, it starts to shed particles that you blow into your camera. And, in a dirty environment, the blower can inhale dust to spew it out later. (the rubber is generally not organic but synthetic.)
That’s definitely a good point. One reason I replace my blower often!
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs- this brings another point. In the video, you have this sort-of macho presentation of how simple it is. And it is. But I would be a bit more - you may call it "anal" to keep it lighthearted ;) - careful with throwing all these things around on the work surface. In working with e.g. allergens, people talk about "carry-over" or in my language we would use a term that I'd translate as "cross dragging". Wipe the dirt off the camera, use the blower on the surface that caught the dirt and now blow it back into the camera. So, I like the general idea of this procedure, but if you need to get the innards of the camera clean, include the worktop and what can fall on it. Then, don't forget the rear end of lenses. They might actually be a vector of carry -over. The stuff you wipe off the camera's mount ring might actually be some grease from the back of the lens's mount. If people are in a hurry, I'd say, worktop, rear ends of lenses and caps thereof, mount ring and sensor/space. The micro fiber cloth can become a vector in carry-over too. Then, when everything looks clean to the naked eye, we would need a dust shot with a translucent white body cap (I suggested to Nikon they start making these - thank you, we put it on our list but we are busy and may have more important things to do, they said) - a body cap that could double as reference for documenting how white the light was, where you are shooting (if you don't use the ColorPassport like I do.)
Thanks for the video. It is much easier when see one doing rather just talking about it. Also any suggestions how to store camera and lenses especially if living in a place with high humidity. I bought dry cabinet and keep humidity at around 40%, how about temperature, is it also really important?
Glad this was useful!
Dry cabinet is a great idea but I wouldnt worry about temps unless they are really extreme
Great approach to cleaning the camera. Work from the outside in, don't just focus on the sensor! :)
Is that kit one time only?
Just cleaned mine for the first time in 2 years!
LETS GO!
Thank you for brining sensor cleaning back to earth- Very helpful
I always clean my d750 by myself but I always wonder about the z6 & z7...Is there any danger to damage the stabilized sensor ?
What air bulb and sensor cleaning kits do you recommend? I couldn't find the link in the description, thanks!
altura on Amazon is where i ordered mine
Curious do you own the Z7? If not was it an easy choice for you between the two? I am torn between the 6 and 7.
Hey bud I did a whole video on why I chose the Z6 over the 7, check it out! Will definitely help you with the decision
JK’s Outdoor Journal Just my two cents - I own both (and a D850). If you’re planning on shooting lots of video, I’d recommend the Z6. If you’re wanting the best low light experience, get the Z6. If you shoot a lot of landscapes where you’re stitching HDR/panos together, the Z7’s resolution is probably a better choice. If you shoot a lot of wildlife where even with a long lens, you’ll need to crop in extensively, the Z7’s higher resolution will help. Another way of thinking about it is the old 80/20 rule. I think the Z6 will cover at least 80% of what most people want to do and for the other 20%, the Z7 is a better choice. However, in my opinion, if you’re going to be a hybrid shooter and want one of the best mirrorless video systems out there, definitely go with the Z6. BTW, when I did pick up my Z7, I bought a Nikon factory refurbished unit and saved $1K which made it a more palatable decision...
Would you say it’s ok to use a Q-Tip to clean the mount metal ring?
Sure that’d be fine. Just check for loose fibers after
The Monochrome Memoirs
Good call. Thanks a million. 👍🏽
Hi, does the camera has to be on or off?
6:13 im just confused and creeped a bit how that blower end up standing still ... Im still waiting to see Z50 on some lowlight wedding situation.. :D
Keep on with this kind of videos, I follow and admire :)
Thanks! I posted a link to this video on the facebook group
Nikon Z50 Z6 Z7 Mirrorless Cameras :)
Very VERY much appreciate it my friend!
Separate question - what do you do about lens caps when shooting during an event? Do they stay off the whole time? It's so annoying to have to take it on and off, and then I also risk losing the cap itself, BUT at the same time I hate to leave the glass exposed when I don't know when I'm going to use it next. Is there any good solution for what to do with lens caps while shooting?
Thanks for the all of the videos. As an enthusiast, the Z6 and the Z lenses have put the "enthusiasm" back into my photography. After moving to the D750 from the D700, I really missed the look and feel of the D700 pics. There was something clinical about the D750. And the weight of both just became a burden to carry around. I would only drag my camera out to what I deemed super-important events.
I share the same experience of the Z lenses working so much better with the Z6 compared to putting F glass on with the FTZ adapter. The pictures themselves with F glass are still great when they hit, but the experience of shooting with the Zs is so much more pleasurable, with autofocus snappy and the lighter weight, and I end up with more hits. I mean, it shouldn't be a surprise that the Z lenses work better with the Z camera, but it's still something you have to experience.
Will, your videos about the Z6, your philosophy about photography in general, and your enthusiasm as well, have inspired me. The fact that you go out and do stuff and report back about how things work and feel in practice is so refreshing versus someone sitting there "testing" gear. You're not clickbait-y, and your authenticity and decency shoot like bolt straight to the viewer. Don't ever lose the great attitude and humility, you are an inspiration and a great teacher!
You can pair a lens cap with a body cap, so neither of them get dusty.
Really helpful. I am now going to clean my Z7. Thanks.
Glad this helped David!
Hello. Where can I find that extension you have beneath the camera?
Is there not a setting within the camera , auto cleaning ?
Thank you for sharing your process. It is greatly appreciated.
This was very helpful. Thank you for generously sharing!
Glad to be of service Tony!
Awesome video!! Took all my worry away. Thank you so much!!
Great video, thank you for the demo!
Thanks for watching James, great to have you on the channel!
Thanks. Another great useful video.
Always appreciate the support Jamie
great stuff. Seems easy enough. Love your Z 6 content!
I am the same way. Every time I take a camera out to shoot anything I spend the time to really clean it top to bottom. It kills me when I see cameras/lenses for sale and its a filthy mess. This shit is expensive! people I know give me shit for cleaning all the time, but yet I have no issues related to lack of maintenance. I mean really. I do a 850 Z6 Z7 and numerous lenses and it only takes like 30-60mins each time. Finally someone as OCD as me when it comes to cleaning
☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻 Steve knows what’s up!! This shit is expensive and I plan on getting the absolute longest liife out of these cameras as humanly possible. Plus it’s kind of fun to sit there with your headphones on, grab a coffee and throw on a podcast while you clean!
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs Exactly I love cleaning it all.
Extremely helpful , thank you
Thank you so much for this! I cleaned mines!!!
Love that tip with the toothpick!
It’s a must use!!
Idk why but I can’t stop watching this 😂
Must be the post thanksgiving coma haha. Thanks for watching Karen!
Hey mate do you like the small grip for z? Thanks!
I don’t like it. I FREAKING LOVE IT!! Haha totally worth it my man
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs Ha ha thanks mate! keep posting videos we wait for them!!!
Giannis Kandilakis always homie!
Thanks! Can you show how to clean lens.
Yessir will make a video on this as well
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs Yes, please do this. I've always suspected some of the dust on my sensor comes from the back of the lens. And much of that dust comes from the inner surface of the lens cap. I try to blow these off whenever changing lenses, but very hard to do in the heat of battle.
Hello, and thanks for sharing this info! I'm curious, I accidentally touched the sensor (nikon z6) with the smallest tip of my finger. I know, it should never have happened. Am I totally screwed, and what should I do? AHHHHHHHHH
Good video, as usual. I think your head would explode if you saw my D3 on closer inspection I keep my cameras clean but if you look you'll still find what I'm sure is sea salt (even after fresh water splash baths and being caught in pouring rain more than a few times) in some of the crannies especially at the corners where the body cover is soft and 'pebbled' material, from a few whale chasing shoots in Zodiacs. That's a few years ago now. Cleanliness IS next to..., but I also gotta trust Nikon's weather (and dust!) sealing if I'm gonna get the shot and treat my cameras as tools! That said, this vid prompted me to do a thorough cleaning of all my cams LOL Thanks!
lol Happy thanksgiving ,lol great its 7:25 am i'm hungry and you say that lol Love the black and white btw.
Excellent video!
Thanks for watching brother!
Useful. Thanks. Good ideas.
How's the shutter count of your z6 btw?
Getting up there. 317k+ actuations across my 4 Z’s
wow that's beyond the rating which is 200k as per Nikon hope it last longer.. been thinking of switching from D750 to Z6 or maybe keeping the D750 and just buy Z6, I just wanted it coz of its video capabilities.
Don’t be an idiot, guys. Strong advice!
You have surely never worked in a professional dust sensitive area!
Dust particle are so small that they will not have "gravity" (technically of course but they don't "fall" down). therefore: Whatever particle you blow away is still moving for minits.
Whatever you're are wearing is collected with particles, your desk etc.
Whenever you're holding anything over the cam, particles will "fall down". Holding or doing anything over the exposed sensor is stupid if you are doing this to get it cleaner (like the cleaning stuff, the spray, turning the cleaning stick etc).
FIRST: GET A CLEAN AREA.
You: "particle are so small that they will not have "gravity" (technically of course but they don't "fall" down):
Also you: "Whenever you're holding anything over the cam, particles will "fall down"."
@@robino0821 Yes you quoted me correct. This is not inconsistent.
what I would do the first thing here, I would put a slightly damp cloth over the entire desk surface before attempting to expose the sensor
Thanks for contributing to the conversation brother! Definitely have to make sure your cleaning area is clean first!
Z6 has been in sale for 1500 pounds!! I was tempted but don't really have the money :)
Unbelievable price for what you get with that camera. Absolute steal!
The Monochrome Memoirs it’s part of a Black Friday sale!! might go back up tomorrow?
Gibson Weasel thats a crazy deal
I wouldn't leave the sensor swab sitting right underneath the camera body while dislodging all of the schmutz and smegma from the camera body as you are holding the camera above the sensor swab! I would keep the sensor swab in a case or at least away from the area you are dumping the gunk onto. Look at 9:08 please.
At 2:29 he is blowing dust off the body all over the open sensor cleaning swab. I leave those wrapped until i am about to use it.
Отлично !!
First time that I tried to clean my d3300 did not end up well for my sensor ..letf with a tiny sign on it 😫...got what the pro call " the sensor trauma "
Damn bro!! What happened?
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs I believe was the pressure that I put on it with the brush. And I has been very careful 😭... don't feel confident to do it again .... anyway ..your videos are amazing !! Glad I have found your channel !!! You got a new Italian follower on your side 🤙🏻
Marco Di Bari appreciate the support my friend!
Going to do this with my D700 got it recently but it's an old dslr and even if it looks clean it may not be thanks 😁
After cleaning the sensor i use the swab to clean the screen. Free screen clean lol
Awesome video
Awesome thanks man!
Thanks for watching Marco!
Gracias for the great videos and excellent tips
Thanks! Much appreciated! 👍
Thanks for watching thomas
When you sell any of your gear, let me know!
Great video thx
Very helpful
Super helpful!!!!!
Fantastic.
Thanks for watching Geoffrey!
Great, thanks