| Most of the people have switched over to Digital | | | | it is not a rainy season it is better to keep it in a |
| camera from the old analogue one. One of the | | | | waterproof case if you are strolling near to a pool |
| main advantages of going the digital way is that | | | | and you accidentally dropped the camera in water. |
| you do not have to carry the film wherever you | | | | Dust and Dirt |
| go. Also, it is very easy to transfer the pictures | | | | You will see dust everywhere. Dust can easily |
| you have taken from a digital camera to a | | | | damage your camera lens and if dust goes inside, |
| computer instantly. If you can take care of your | | | | it can damage the mechanism. As much as |
| photographic equipment, it will last long instead of | | | | possible, try to keep the camera inside your bag |
| buying a new one every year or two. Most | | | | when you are not shooting. There are lots of lens |
| common damaging factors for digital camera are | | | | cleaners available in the market. Buy one and |
| moisture, dust and dirt and damage from | | | | clean the lens periodically. |
| improper handling. We will see how we can | | | | Improper handling |
| effectively take good care of our photographic | | | | Try to use a camera strap which you can tie it to |
| equipment from these three hazards. | | | | your wrist or neck. This prevents it from |
| Moisture & Water | | | | accidentally dropping to the ground. The kind of |
| Moisture can damage your camera in different | | | | damage varies from minor exterior scratches to |
| ways. If you are going to shoot on a rainy | | | | the broken lens. Lens is one of the most |
| season, make sure to carry it on a waterproof | | | | expensive parts of the camera and if you can |
| case. If you do not have a waterproof case, | | | | take good care by using these protective |
| even a plastic bag can suffice the purpose. Even if | | | | measures it will last long. |