Best 5 tips to keep your camera safe and in good condition

Best 5 tips to keep your camera safe and in good condition

Sometimes, we tend to get so much in photography or our hobby that we may just forget that our prime duty is to keep things safe first. If you are at a remote area with the camera, then your first concern should be how to keep the camera safe. This is because if by chance something wrong happens then there will be absolutely no photos. So, here I share with you the best 5 tips to keep your camera safe.

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Best 5 tips to keep your camera safe and in good condition

1. Prevent the camera from getting damaged

I never had this habit to clean the camera daily and then keeping it safe. But due to such laziness, I had to face a lot of hassles. So, then I learnt a lesson from that and later on, I always kept the camera safe. Hence, I personally feel that prevention is better than cure and so if you vouch to keep the camera pretty well and clean the same as in wiping the camera, cleaning the lens etc with the best cleaning products then dust buildup will be less. Hence, you will see that the camera will remain in good condition.

I am sure, you may even find this blog useful, How to retail DSLR Camera Battery. You can buy the best camera cleaning kits online and that will help in keeping the camera safe and in working condition.

2. Know which can be the dangerous elements for the camera

For the DSLR camera users there would be many shoots landing up daily. So, one should know that basically there are two dangerous elements for the camera and they are water and sand. Hence after every shoot, you should clean the camera well with the towel so that everything’s perfect even after the shoot. Seawater can be corrosive and hence you should be extra careful when you are doing beach photography!

3. On outdoor shoots you should be extra careful with all your belongings

If you want to keep your camera safe and even other belongings safe then while you are on the outdoor shoot, try and understand the surroundings well. You should always keep things back in the room as allotted to you. Don’t try to show your boldness by keeping camera and belongings anywhere. You should be present there at the moment. If you do not take good care of your gadgets and belongings then you may lose them either by theft or via your carelessness.

4. If you are using the tripod then clip the camera well

This may sound very silly but still it is vital. If you want to keep your camera safe then you should be extra careful while using the tripod. This means that you should clip the tripod well with the camera. If you forget to do so then the chances are that the camera will fall from a height. I am sure you will not afford such a mistake. You have been using a DSLR camera which is already pricey and now it’s in bad condition. You will curse yourself whole life!

5. When camera is not in use keep it in the bag or in the cupboard

When your photography shoot is going on, at times there would be halt periods and so while you are not using the DSLR camera, try to keep the same in the bag. This will help you to keep your camera safe. This is a habit that you will have to develop and hence make sure that you follow this rule wisely! By doing this, you are saving the camera from the chances of catching dust.

Conclusion

So guys! I am sure you will take efforts to keep your camera safe because that’s our bread and butter right! I hope, you liked the above blog Best 5 tips to keep your camera safe and in good condition. Do share your views here in comment section.