CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

The camera is the basic tool for photographers without which taking pictures and the imaging industry would not be in existence.  There are a number of ways the camera can be taken care of to prevent damage and for sustainability; I have listed them below. Read on to find out.

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WAYS TO CARE FOR THE CAMERA

1. USE OF LENS CLEANING CLOTH : the use of shirts and towels are not the proper cleaning materials for your camera lens. The lens always comes with a cleaning cloth , same as your typical reading glass. Lenses require a fabric delicately specialized for its fragility. Other kinds of fabrics may leave little scratches on your lens that may not be visible (for now) on your point of view, but may manifest on the images your camera will produce.
2. THE USE OF A CAMERA BAG:  To take care of your camera, photographers should use the appropriate  camera bag . The camera should be handled with care, the camera bag used should fit like a mold. Using a backpack that is not a camera bag for storage might damage your lens or the body itself during handling.
3. THE USE OF STARPS AND LOOPS : When capturing images, be sure to have the handy body straps and wrist loops attached to your camera. Through this, you can prevent grueling accidents of slips and slides to happen.
4. KEEP CAMERA DOWNWARD WHEN NOT IN USE:  Cameras should always be placed downward or on a lateral position when not in use. Photographers should avoid putting the back of the camera(body)  on top of the table while the lens is facing upward. Besides the danger of it tipping over, it may also acquire dirt and moisture when placed this way.
5. REMOVE BATTERIES FROM CAMERA WHEN NOT IN USE:  This way the battery lifespan is sustained.
6. BE PREPARED FOR EXTEREME WEATHER: Cameras are delicate instruments which makes it vulnerable to extreme weather conditions. So photographers should invest in waterproof cases. Moreover, for severe cold weathers, a plastic bag and a couple of silica desiccant packets is needed to reduce moisture build up. Also, facing cameras directly to the sun should be avoided.

For the sustainability of cameras all the above ways to care for camera should be followed  so as to elongate the camera shelf life and get great images.