| Digicams are way more rugged today than they | | | | to conscientiously wipe your camera down |
| used to be a few years ago. But, they are still | | | | whenever you're shooting in wet climates. |
| fragile pieces of technology and therefore, are | | | | 3 - Dust |
| subject to damage. Except for dropping, | | | | While sand particles are only a danger when you |
| drowning, and squashing them, there are many | | | | are taking shots at beaches, parks, or |
| factors that might seem harmless, but can cause | | | | playgrounds, dust is everywhere. As a result, it'll |
| irreparable damage. This text is going to show | | | | ultimately discover a way inside your camera as |
| four natural enemies of your digicam. We'll also | | | | you are changing lenses, memory cards, or |
| offer a few handy tips for avoiding them while | | | | ironically, cleaning your gear. The damage it |
| getting the shots you need. | | | | causes is delicate; it will collect on your image |
| 1 - Pieces Of Sand | | | | sensor and other elements, steadily reducing the |
| Just like your car's engine has a number of | | | | standard of your pictures. |
| moving parts, so too, does your digicam. One or | | | | First, store and transport your camera and |
| two grains of sand can knock it out of | | | | equipment in a sealable pouch or backpack that |
| commission. Your vehicle has an air filter that | | | | keeps dust out. 2nd, have the image sensor |
| prohibits debris from getting inside the engine and | | | | cleaned intermittently, particularly when you notice |
| causing havoc. Sadly, your camera has no such | | | | signs of dust accumulation. You can identify dust |
| protection. And like ants that somehow find some | | | | buildup by taking footage of a white surface ( i.e. |
| way into your home, sand will find how to scratch | | | | Table, ceiling, wall, and so on. ) with a tiny |
| your lens and other parts. | | | | aperture. And of course, wipe your gear down |
| First, carry your gear in a sealable container and | | | | whenever you use it. |
| keep brushes with your gear to wipe sand from | | | | 4 - Bumps, Scratches, And Bruises |
| the surface of your camera. Second, be aware of | | | | As noted, cameras are made to be more durable |
| the circumstances in which you're replacing | | | | than before. However, they are not as resilient as |
| memory cards or changing lenses. If there is a | | | | many users think. While dropping them on a solid |
| powerful wind, sand will find an opening. | | | | surface is a recipe for eradication, even a tiny |
| 2 - Water And Moisture | | | | bump can knock the parts out of sync. |
| Dunking your camera has a similar effect as | | | | Whenever possible, place your camera, lenses, |
| dunking your cellular phone: you'll need to buy a | | | | and related gear safely into a padded bag when |
| replacement. A surprising number of folks drop | | | | you are not using them. If your budget permits, |
| their photography gear in the sea, pools, and even | | | | invest in a shock-resistant, heavy duty case. If |
| the toilet. You can avoid all these issues by | | | | you drop the case, the impact won't injure your |
| employing a wrist strap. | | | | gear. And watch out when you are using your |
| Let's put aside the more flagrant water-related | | | | camera or passing it to others. Accidents occur. |
| problems and debate condensation, a far more | | | | When they happen to your photography gear, |
| subtle enemy. One of the most common reasons | | | | they can be pricey. |
| vapor penetrates the interior casing of cameras is | | | | Sand, moisture, dust, and bumps... These are the |
| temperature. If you are transporting your gear | | | | natural enemies of your electronic camera. By |
| from dry to humid or cold to hot environments, | | | | taking one or two preventive measures (i.e being |
| you're exposing it to moisture and condensation. | | | | scared of your surroundings, investing in sealable |
| One solution is to put silica gel packs in your bags | | | | bags, etc. ), you can prevent these issues from |
| to soak up excess moisture. Another solution is | | | | wreaking havoc on your gear. |