Nikon Lens Distortion Control Data 2.005 for DSLR Available

Distortion control data are used to correct barrel and pincushion distortion during shooting and editing. They can be loaded into cameras that support distortion control.

But Nikon has been pretty subtle in their announcement in this area and thought you good folks can grab the necessary updates to your DSLR [here]

Prevention Against Sensor Dust

In a word – prevent.

Simply put, cleaning those sensitive sensors will always be both costly and time-consuming, not to mention running the risk of scratching it while performing the task.

I have lately been adopting the following techniques to greatly reduce this unavoidable problem, and it seems to be working

• Use only prime lens (ie. fixed focal length glass) whenever possible. I find all my three 50mm lens perfect in most scenario.
• Point your zoom lens downward when retracting the lens barrel slowly
• Lock your lens (applicable for lens like Nikkor 28-300mm VR or Nikkor 18-300mm VR) to prevent lens creep which indirectly increases the frequency to retract your lens
• Acquire lens that do not extend or retract with zooming (ie. Nikkor 70-200mm F/4 VR III)
• Change lens only in your hotel or home, never in an outdoor environment
• Get your pro glass regularly serviced to replace ass rubber gasket and seal every 3 years