Store Digital Cameras Safely
In order to have a digital camera, which most people do nowadays, you must know care for it or you will go to use it one day only to find it broken. Although electronics are so versatile now and have such capacity compared to just ten years ago, they are still quite touchy when it comes to certain conditions. If you have a high end digital camera then you especially are going to want to know care for it to protect your investment.
Instructions
1. Keep it dry. This is just the basic rule of electronics that you must never forget. Unless you have an underwater or waterproof camera, never let it get near water or even drips of water. If you are standing out in a slight drizzle trying to get that outstanding picture, be very careful because there is a chance that a bit of water could get into the electronics and short out your camera, leaving it useless. Keep a few little pouches of silica gel in its case to keep moisture from condensing on it during storage.
2. Keep it away from dust and sand. There are still moving parts on the camera and they need absolutely smooth surfaces to work properly. If you look at dust or sand under a microscope you will see boulders of granite and quartz and strands of synthetic fibers and hair that will wreak havoc on a camera by working themselves into the intricate working parts jamming and scraping as they go. It you have a camera case, use it. Otherwise, wrap it in a dust proof bag whenever you are not using the camera.
3. Keep it cool, but not cold. If you read the instruction manual that came with the camera, there are specific instructions as to the temperature extremes the camera can be expected to tolerate. If you leave your camera in the glove compartment of your car during a hot summer day, there is a chance the temperature could get hot enough in there to melt plastic. Conversely, leaving your camera in the trunk overnight during subzero weather is also bad for the performance of the camera. A practical way to keep your camera in the right temperature is to keep it in areas where you are comfortable. If it is too hot or cold for you, then it is also too hot or cold for your camera.
4. Remove the batteries if you are going to be storing the camera for any length of time. Although it is unlikely, batteries can corrode and burst leaving a mess and possibly ruining a camera. Make it a habit to remove the batteries and pack them separately for safety.
5. Keep your camera way from strong magnetic fields found near a television, stereo speakers, radios or of course a magnet. The memory card can be wiped clean in a strong magnetic field.
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