Problems:
1. My camera doesn’t work.
2. The lens is jammed.
3. My camera is "dirty".
4. On my photos I see some faint black stains / dots.
5. Camera - beach - sea.
General Tips
Suggestions:
P1: My camera doesn’t work.
S1: There are many instances where a camera stops working or is not responding. This may be due to thousands of reasons, the most common, though, is that the camera has remained unused for some time. The best solution is to put a good new battery, after checking first that no fluids have "ran" inside your camera from the old battery. If there is no change, the safest for your camera is to bring it to a technician to check it. Camera Repair is always at your service!
Tip: If you know you won’t be using your camera for a long time, remove the batteries. Because corrosive liquid might leak from the batteries into your camera, and cause damages.
P2: The lens is jammed.
S2: In this case we do not propose a solution, just an advice. Do not apply too much power to restore it. If a camera is "forced", this can cause more serious damage. The best you could do is trust your camera in the hands of a technician so he can find the reason why the lens is jammed. Once again Camera Repair is at your service!
P3: My camera is "dirty".
S3: If your camera is dusty or needs a general cleaning, in no way should you spray it with a cleansing product. The best way is to use a clean soft cloth, or brush with soft bristles, and clean your camera with that. If you need something more powerful, damp the cloth with a product that does not contain alcohol, ammonia or a similar material. Apply it only on the outside of the camera, under no circumstances on the inside, because it can cause problems. As for the lens’s crystals, the best you could use is the special cloth for cleaning lens crystals sold at photographic stores, or the cloth given for eye classes cleaning. For the inside of the camera see the next question.
P4: On my photos I see some faint black stains / dots.
S4: This usually occurs when there is dust on the lens or inside the camera. There are certain sets on the market, especially for cleaning cameras, which include an air spray. This is the best solution. Blow the inside of the camera and lens with clean air, always with caution and not too close. If the problem persists and is intense, then you’d best take your camera for cleaning.
Tip: For the good function of the camera and its lens, it is "healthful" to do a general service and cleaning every 1 to 2 years or before going on a journey.
P5: Camera - beach - sea.
S5: When you take your camera with you to the beach, it is good to put it in a sealed bag, so that there is no fear to come into contact with water or sand. Also, it should not be left exposed to the sun, because those kinds of appliances (like mobiles, mp3s, etc.) suffer damage in the sun. And finally, when you take pictures, always have its strap in your hand or around your neck to avoid tumble. Sand and seawater are the worst for cameras and may cause problems beyond repair.
Tip: You should watch the temperature under which your camera is stored. Besides avoiding exposure to the sun, you should avoid storing your camera in extremely hot or in extremely cold temperatures. To the lens, for example, the high temperature can break down its greases into oil, which can "run" inside the lens and cause overexposure by slowing down the diaphragm. Normal room temperature is recommended for your equipment.
General Tips
o To sustain your camera clean, but also for protection, we recommend you always put on the body caps when not in use. The same goes for the lenses. For the lenses, when in use, you could use a filter or lens shade (hood) for their protection. Also, try to vacuum your photographic bag at least 2 times a year, so the dust doesn’t build up in the space where you store and transfer your equipment.
o Never travel with your flash mounted on your camera. You risk breaking the shoe base or even the top cover of your camera.
o Always remember to turn off your camera when you are done shooting pictures. That way you ensure longer life for your batteries, and you avoid accidentally changing your settings.
o If you won’t use the films for a long time, store them in the refrigerator. Protect them by putting them in a plastic bag or a container.
o When storing your digital camera, you need to keep it away from magnets of any form. Magnets will affect the circuitry of your digital camera and might cause problems. Also, to protect your camera from condensation, you could use silica gel. Many electronic products come with silica gel capsules. Keep these and put them in your digital camera storage box. It will prevent condensation. |
