How to Take Proper Care of a Camera

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Quality camera equipment can be a pricey investment. Camera bodies, lenses and filters are not only expensive, they are also delicate and easily damaged or destroyed. Here are a few tips to protect your camera equipment and your investment.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Eyeglass repair kit

Step1

Tighten your camera’s body screws occasionally. When a camera is used and transported often, vibration can cause the body structure to become somewhat loose, threatening the integrity of the entire structure. Do this with any standard eyeglass repair kit.

Step2

Keep the lens in use capped at all times when not actually snapping photos to minimize the chances of scratching your lenses. It is also a good idea to keep a neutral filter on the lens at all times and above all else, never touch the lens with anything other than professional cleaning materials.

Step3

Avoid sand. Getting sand in a camera is a common problem that can be extremely destructive. Never open a camera on the beach if the wind is blowing. If sand does happen to get inside of your camera, the camera will make a grinding sound when you try to operate it. If this happens, stop using the camera immediately and take it to an authorized repair shop.

Step4

Never expose a camera to temperature extremes, like leaving it in the trunk of a hot car or the glove compartment of a frozen one. When a camera has to be brought inside after being used in very cold weather, put it in a plastic bag, squeeze out most of the air and close the bag tight, then take the camera inside and let it warm up gradually before using it again.

Step5

Keep your camera dry. Moisture can be very damaging by causing rust build up on some of the camera’s internal steel parts and by allowing the growth of molds and fungi. If your camera should ever become immersed in sea water, remove the film and flush the camera several times in clean, fresh water. Then dry the camera thoroughly in an open oven at very low (120 F or less) heat and get it to a repair shop quickly.