Whether your camera is new or old, film, DSLR, or
point-and-shoot, you should take care of it properly. Mistreatment or neglect can cause
malfunctions or breakdowns in almost any camera. And, without a doubt, trouble will happen
when you need the camera most.
When you purchase a new camera, you should to read your
warranty and be sure to send in the card by mail or online. You may need the documentation later.
Some precautions of course are more obvious than others,
such as being careful not to drop the camera or bang it against hard
items. Some cameras are much more
fragile than others. I’ve seen some
break just because when they were turned on, the lens barrel wasn’t free to
extend normally. The pressure of the motor against an object broke it. This simple accident ruined the camera. To make matters worse, the camera didn’t
qualify for warranty repair, because the accident was considered to be mistreatment
and that wasn’t covered. Some cameras require that you remove the lens cap
before turning them on.
To protect the camera itself when you’re handling it, at
all times be sure to have the camera strap either around your neck or wrapped
securely around your wrist. And when you
must leave your equipment in your car, be sure it’s out of sight. Folks with sticky fingers may not be able to
resist the temptation to make an easy buck, and they’ll go after it.
Don’t leave a camera in a car in extremely hot
weather…especially unprotected. I have
previously mentioned using a foam ice chest to offer some protection, but it’s
best not to leave a camera in places of extreme heat at all. Digitals seem to be even more vulnerable to
heat than film cameras, but film is subject to breakdowns from heat, too.
Photographers who live in climates where the temperatures
can dip very low know that cold can affect the life span of batteries. Oddly, lithium batteries and rechargeable
Ni-MH cells last the longest in cold temperatures. Be sure to keep other types
of batteries stored in a warm jacket pocket when they aren’t in use. Protect them from the cold as much as
possible. And, in cold areas, remember
to protect yourself by wearing warm clothing.
Don’t forget to don gloves before you touch the camera and tripods. You
don’t want to end up stuck to your equipment!
And to avoid moisture in the camera or lens, let the equipment warm up
slowly when going from one extreme temperature to another.
Another “duh” type warning is don’t expose your camera to
water unless yours is an underwater camera or is weather resistant . Rain--or any moisture--can damage the
electronic workings of any camera. If
you're photographing in the rain, use a 2 gallon-sized clear plastic bag with a
hole cut for the lens or a camera sleeve to prevent moisture from getting on
the camera and lens and keep the lens cap on between making images.
The core
of photography is a camera, or at least the sensor of a camera. At the moment,
one of the biggest debates in the photography world is between two different
types of cameras: mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Both have their merits,
but a beginning photographer on a tight budget should be looking more closely
at DSLRs. With entry-level models, new mirrorless cameras cost about
the same as new DSLRs, and sometimes less. However, you can still buy older,
high-quality DSLR equipment (including lenses) for a lower price than similar
mirrorless gear. Mirrorless cameras are filling this gap quickly, but the best
camera for a beginner on a budget is almost certainly a DSLR.
Of all the
possible DSLR cameras, my strong recommendation is to buy the Nikon D7000,
used, from the camera store Adorama.
Some people find too much risk in buying a used camera from eBay and Adorama is
one of the most respected names in the camera business. The D7000 is better
than an entry-level DSLR because it give you room to grow. Although it has the
same sensor as some cheaper cameras, it gives you so many more features
(including extra dials that make it easier to change settings once you learn
about your camera) that make it indispensable. How do I know that the
D7000 is so good? Simple — I have taken more than 60,000 photos with it! Check
out the three images below, all taken with the D7000:
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