How to Care for a Digital Camera

Digital cameras are now very popular with people of all ages. Most adults grew up with 35mm cameras and took special care of them as they were usually quite expensive and something that was expected to last a lifetime. Then came disposable cameras, and their care was a little simpler as they were disposable! Now that digital cameras are affordable enough even as gifts for children, there are a few rules they need to understand in order to take care of them.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lens cloth
• Camera case
• Strap

1. 

   Keep your camera dry! Even the littlest drip in the wrong place can ruin the electronics in a digital camera. If you must shoot pictures in an area around water, keep it in a waterproof case until you need to shoot.

2. 

   Keep your camera out of the sun when it is not in use. The heat of the sun can get very intense, especially in a car on the dashboard. You also have to think of condensation in areas where the humidity levels are high.

3. 

   Take the battery out of the camera when it is not in use for extended periods of time. We have all seen batteries that leak after time and leave a corrosive mess. This would be sure ruination for a digital camera!

4. 

   Keep your camera strapped to your wrist or neck while you are shooting. Dropping an electronic device is not very healthy! Losing your digital camera by setting it down briefly and then forgetting about it is also very frustrating!

5. 

   Clean your lens with a lens cleaning cloth. Don't use clothing as many times they contain fibers that can actually scratch the optics.

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