What is the key to extending your camera's life?
Regular maintenance!
Here are a few simple rules to follow.
1. Body and lenses
When operating your camera in environments where dust or moisture are present, it is worth taking a few precautions:
- use gaffer tape to protect buttons and compartment openings,
- never change the lens in such environments,
- put your camera away as soon as it starts to rain to prevent streaks of water from getting on to the front lens.
Where there is a sudden change of temperature (e.g. if you take shelter while up a mountain),wait at least 1 h 30 before getting your camera out: this will prevent condensation from forming on the internal lenses (which can contribute to the formation of mould).
2. Memory cards
- Always put back in their case.
- Never handle with moist or wet hands.
- Take care when inserting into your camera: avoid forcing so, otherwise you run the risk of bending the contacts.
3. Bags and pouches
- Empty them on a regular basis and give them a good hoover out.
- Take out any movable partitions and remove any dust that may have gathers in the corners.
- Slip a pouch of silica gel into one corner to absorb moisture.
- Always close, especially in dusty environments.
Tip: preventing dust
Put some double-sided sticky tape inside your lens caps and cases. This will capture the dust, preventing it from getting on to the lens or sensor of your SLR. And above all, remember to change it regularly.
Recommended product:
Discovery packs
