There is no need to take the lens off to store the camera unless you are thinking of using original packaging to protect the camera and lens separately.
Are you thinking of short term storage with the camera otherwise in regular use, or long term storage where the camera will not be used for some time?
If it is long term storage, it is more important to think about how to prevent damage from fungal growth on optical components. You can avoid this by putting a desiccant like silica gel in the storage container. You should be able to get these from a pharmacy or good camera store.
8:09 pm on October 11th, 2009 1
There is no need to take the lens off to store the camera unless you are thinking of using original packaging to protect the camera and lens separately.
Are you thinking of short term storage with the camera otherwise in regular use, or long term storage where the camera will not be used for some time?
If it is long term storage, it is more important to think about how to prevent damage from fungal growth on optical components. You can avoid this by putting a desiccant like silica gel in the storage container. You should be able to get these from a pharmacy or good camera store.
8:48 pm on October 11th, 2009 2
No.
Keeping the lens on the camera reduces the chance of getting dust on the sensor.
8:53 pm on October 11th, 2009 3
nope
leave them on