Maintain Your Equipment
1. Clean the camera body with a soft cloth or microfiber cloth. Never use any solvents on
the camera body.
2. Clean the camera viewfinder with a blower brush to remove dust and debris. Then
wipe the viewfinder clean with a microfiber cloth.
3. Clean the camera lens with a blower brush to remove loose dust and debris. Gently
wipe the lens with a microfiber cloth. If you own a digital SLR, remember to clean the
rear element of each lens you own, as well as the front element. Many camera stores
sell digital camera cleaning kits like the one shown in Figure 2-13.
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If your camera runs on conventional AA batteries, you
may be able to use rechargeable batteries in your
camera. Lots of rechargeable batteries are on the
market. In fact, some manufacturers make batteries
that will recharge in as little as 15 minutes. If you use
rechargeable batteries, however, make sure this won??™t
void your camera warranty.
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Battery life is shorter when you??™re shooting in a cold
climate. Keep your spare battery in your pocket to keep
it warm. If you??™re not going to use your camera for a few
weeks, remove the battery to prevent trickle discharge.
Figure 2-13: You can purchase kits to maintain your digital camera.
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