Like other gadgets, even cameras require some basic care. Cameras are vulnerable to dirt, shock and water and it is important to keep them away from all these factors. Dirt is found everywhere. Preventing your cameras from dirt is one of the toughest tasks. Dirt found outside the camera can be removed using a soft cloth. But those found inside the camera have to be removed with care as mishandling may spoil the quality of the photographs. These may damage the moving parts, mirrors, clog electronic contact points and stick to digital sensors. So as we say, prevention is better than cure.

Shooting in beaches, deserts, horse races, etc will aid in the entry of many dust and dirt particles into the camera. The ideal way to prevent your cameras from damage is to use a rain hood. Rain hoods are pouches made of vinyl/nylon.

Even though cameras are made of metals, some do not survive the shock after falling from great heights. So handle your cameras with care and always put them inside shock resistant pouches like the Canon EH-15L camera bag. Water is the greatest enemy of digital cameras and they may cause worse results. Protect your cameras from water by enclosing them in rain hood pouches or waterproof bags. If water has entered, make sure you have drained them completely. Wipe the lenses with water absorbing towel and take it to the repair shop at the earliest. Don’t allow all these external features to spoil your cameras.