Camera care

Camera care

Keep your camera in a camera bag
An inexpensive camera bag is all you need to protect your camera from dirt, dust, and those unforeseen falls.

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Keep it clean
Clean the outside of your camera by wiping it with a clean, dry cloth or soft camel's hair brush. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on your camera or any of its parts. Avoid contact with oily substances such as suntan lotion. If your camera has a LCD (liquid crystal display), breath on it gently to create some moisture, then wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth or untreated photographic lens tissue.

Keep it dry
Most cameras are not waterproof. If your camera has been subjected to bad weather or you suspect water has gotten inside it, turn off the camera and remove the batteries and memory card. Let the camera air dry for 24 hours. If it doesn't work, contact your camera's manufacturer or an authorized service center.

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Purchase a one-time-use camera
If you're going to be taking pictures in a situation where you're worried about damaging your camera, a one-time-use camera is a smart alternative. There are many different kinds, so one is sure to meet your needs.

Long-term storage
If you're not going to use your camera for a while, remove the batteries. You don't want them to leak in the camera. Be sure to store your camera in its camera bag in a cool, dry place.

Remove dust from the lens
Lens surfaces are extremely delicate—clean them only when necessary. First, blow away any loose dirt or dust with a bulb brush (not the same one used to clean the camera body) or a can of compressed air. Then, use a lens tissue intended for photographic equipment and either breath lightly onto your lens to form a mist, or moisten the tissue with a photographic lens cleaner. (Never wipe a dry lens.)