DIgital Camera Tips #3

Here are the last three tips we have for your camera care. We hope these have been helpful. let us know what else we can help you with. Ed and I have been doing this a long time and we have lots of experiences we can share with you. In future posts we will talk a bit about people photography.


5. Salt

While we've already talked about sand and the beach, we didn't address salt. It can cause corrosion, so when in salty places, wipe your camera off frequently. Be careful when you place yourself in places where sea spray can reach you and your camera. Keep the camera in a plastic bag in a camera bag when not in use in these kinds of environments. Dampness , especially the kind at the beach, is a real enemy of your camera.

6. Thieves

Never leave your camera in a car or other location where it can be seen and be tempting to someone. Use a camera bag that doesn't scream CAMERAS!!! Maybe one like this Crumpler camera bag. Or any one that doesn't look like the traditional camera bag.
Keep your camera on our body if in a risky environment. Keep your bag zipped and consider having in the front rather than on your back. Add your camera to your insurance policy and be selective in what you take with you.

7. Bumps and Drops

Treat your camera as a delicate object. Don't let it bang into hard things or be knocked around. Keep it in your padded camera case when not in use, and keep it out of really hot places like locked cars. Treat your camera well and it will give you many years of faithful service.

Those are our favorite suggestions for the care of your cameras. Hope you have a great weekend. Go out and take some pictures. Have fun!