How to Take Care of Your Camera Camera is high investment you've made in and to sustain it for a longer period of time, it is your responsibility to take proper care of your camera so that it can serve you for years to come. DSLR cameras are not something that is cost-effective. If you have planned to buy a camera you will have to spend some good amount on it. Despite of shelling dollars on the purchase, there are many who often neglect to take proper care of it. In case, you camera gets damaged you have to anyhow spend on its restoration. Instead of waiting for that moment, you follow the mentioned tips that will assist you maintain your camera. Handling the camera: Once you have uncovered your brand new camera and when you are all set for getting the perfect snap, make sure you handle it properly. This the biggest mistake many do when they are clicking photographs. A camera strap may come along with your camera or you may have to buy it. Just buy it since it the thing that can protect your camera from falling when it is in use. Wear the strap around your neck as this will keep it safe. There are often people who neglect to wear the strap and end up dropping it. Cleaning: When you have clicked number of photographs and considered taking a seat and to give your body some rest, then take some pain to clean the camera as well. Your camera is highly susceptible to dust particles and it deposits all over the body and the lenses. These dust particles if not cleaned can cause some serious damage to your camera and lens. Consider buying the camera cleaning kit when you purchase your camera. Nowadays you can also find it at online camera stores at affordable rates. The cleaning kit includes the ideal cleaning products such as cleaning solution, the cloth and other accessories, which tends to go smooth on your camera. Avoid cleaning it with any other solution or cloth as this can damage it. Storage: Storing the camera in proper place helps to maintain the camera. You need to very careful when you are storing it, especially when you are outdoor. If you are outdoor, avoid keeping the camera in direct contact with the sunlight. Prevent it from keeping in the trunk of your car or at any place where humidity is high. Also, when you are carrying it along with you, store it in a cool dry place. Keep it away from damp places or when you are eating or drinking to avoid spills. Whether you have a standard camera or a top digital camera, you must store it in a proper place. Battery and memory cards: Avoid keeping battery and memory card in the camera when the gadget is not in use. Also, never eject the memory card directly when the camera is on as the memory card can write it. Many take the memory card instantly that can further cause some damage to the card or you may also lose your data.