| Ok, you have completed the process of going to | | | | connecting and disconnecting power sources and |
| the store or ordering your new camera on line. | | | | transfer cords. It is also a good idea to switch off |
| Now it's time to learn how to care for your | | | | the power before removing batteries or memory |
| expensive piece of equipment. Cameras are very | | | | cards so you don't lose what pictures you have |
| delicate and require dedicated attention while | | | | saved. |
| outside of its carrying case. | | | | Humidity Control for Your Camera Storage |
| Keeping Your Camera Dry! | | | | When using your camera in high humidity, keep it |
| The first thing you want to keep in mind is that | | | | protected from condensation as much as possible. |
| you do not want to expose your camera to | | | | Water will cause your camera's electronic |
| water, sand, dirt, or other corrosive substances. | | | | systems to short and will make your camera no |
| These can work their way into the microchips | | | | longer usable. Condensation can also form on the |
| inside your camera's mother board and destroy | | | | inside of your lens. If this happens, take your |
| sensitive connections and wiring. If you have to | | | | camera to the nearest repair shop and have it |
| use your camera in dusty, dirty conditions, take a | | | | cleaned. If you decide to store your camera for |
| dry cloth and gently wipe the outer casing before | | | | an extended period of time, place it in a dry |
| returning your camera to its case. | | | | closet and place silica gel packets in the case to |
| Caring For The Camera Lenses | | | | prevent moisture build up. Once you take your |
| The next thing you must remember about caring | | | | camera out of the case again, check for any sign |
| for your camera is keeping the display screen | | | | of damage or condensation. |
| clean and free of oil build up. Your fingers | | | | You also do not want to leave your camera in a |
| accumulate grease and oil throughout the day, and | | | | vehicle for extended periods of time. Heat and |
| it can accumulate on your camera's LCD display, | | | | direct sunlight can damage delicate parts and can |
| creating a black film that makes viewing your | | | | actually cause your LCD display to distort. You |
| pictures quite difficult. Spray a little Windex on a | | | | also do not want to place anything magnetic next |
| rag and gently wipe the screen only. | | | | to your camera. The force of the magnetic pull |
| You must also turn your camera off before | | | | can rip connections and ruin batteries. |