| Like most electronic devices, digital cameras need | | | | afterwhich a certain decline in its performance can |
| extracare when being handled. They have | | | | be noticed. Disposeof your batteries properly and |
| sensitive componentsthat may be damaged by | | | | replace them with new ones. |
| improper handling. | | | | 3. Always keep your lens clean. This is especially |
| We therefore came up with several tips to help | | | | the caseif you have a digital SLR as its lens is |
| you maintainyour camera so that you can use it | | | | more complex andneed better maintenance. Read |
| for a much longer time. | | | | your user's manual on how tomaintain your |
| 1. Keep your camera from getting wet unless it is | | | | camera's lens. |
| indicatedthat it is waterproof. Otherwise, moisture | | | | 4. Avoid dropping your camera. As mentioned |
| will build upinside it which will destroy your | | | | earlier, yourcamera contains sensitive equipment |
| camera's internalcomponents. As we know, | | | | which may be destroyeddue to excessive shaking |
| moisture can be lethal to even the most sturdy | | | | or impact. |
| of electronic parts. | | | | 5. When shooting pictures in the sea, make sure |
| 2. If you are using a rechargeable battery for | | | | to protectyour gear by waterproofing it well. Salt |
| your camera,the time will come when it no longer | | | | water can corrodeyour camera. |
| works as well as itused to. For that instance, it | | | | Therefore, you should gently wipe its surface with |
| might be wise to always have a replacement at | | | | a clothdipped in fresh water to rinse off remnants |
| hand. | | | | of salt wateron your camera. Wipe it dry after. |
| Typical Lithium Ion batteries last up to 500 cycles | | | | |