Lens change and dust

I have more questions (typical newbie:)
Can I ask for some good solid advice around how best to avoid dust entering the body when lens changing.

Regards
Chris

Switch the camera off before changing lenses, point the camera downwards so dust doesn't fall into the lens throat, change lenses as quickly as possible in as dust free an area as possible.

But don't be afraid to change lenses as often as required - that's what SLRs are for.

as a newbie I avoid changing lenses often-stupid really

Thanks for advice John.

Chris

John's advice is spot on. I used to have that same fear of changing lens, but as John said, change the lens as quickly as possible and point camera down. If in the open I try to change lens using my bag as a possible dust free area.

If it's any comfort I may change lenses a dozen times in 2 hours if I'm out walking and would change more but I'm lazy. I do get a little dust but I use a blower and that usually fixes it.

Mike

Thank you all for your input

Much appreciated.

regards
Chris

When I first got my K10D I was terrified at he prospect of getting dust on the sensor when changing lenses. However, after a couple of years of use and with some basic common sense (point the camera down, etc, all previously mentioned in this thread) it has not been a problem at all. One thing I am wary of though, especially at this time of year is the amount of pollen in the air. I don't know, but to me it appears much more sticky than dust and you don't want to get that on your sensor. If you are changing lenses in the field I would perhaps take a little extra care.

/Ian