Because cameras have very sensitive parts and chips and can be damaged easily, they require careful handling. Always insert your hand into the strap of a digital camera or camcorder to avoid dropping it. When attaching your camera to a tripod, make sure the tripod is locked. Still, it's easy to become excited when you're trying capture an image. Unfortunately, impact damage isn't covered by most camera manufacturers' warranties. Here's what do when an accident happens.
Instructions
1. Make sure you have all the parts of the damaged camera. Don't leave the spot where you dropped your camera right away. Gather all the pieces and put them in a Ziploc bag or a container.
2. Check the camera for damage. Make sure the battery fits tightly. Turn on the camera. If there is no error code on the screen, check the camera's other functions and features. A broken lens can't be fixed. It can only be replaced.
3. If your camera is damaged, don't try to fix it--especially if it is expensive. It's not worth the risk of doing further damage. Fixing a camera requires a lot of knowledge and skill. Specific brands require specific technicians.
4. Go to the nearest service center for your camera brand or to a repair shop. Service centers won't fix the camera for free (unless you bought supplementary coverage or have insurance). Sometimes a repair costs almost as much as the camera itself.
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