Tag Archives: camera care

What to do if Your Camera Gets Wet

It’s a problem most photographers have deal with at one time or another. Whether it’s a minor splash while you are taking photos at the beach or a major soaking when you get caught off guard by a freak summer thunderstorm at some point your camera will come in contact with water. Sure, there are a number of ways you can protect your camera from being drenched, including using a waterproof camera case or covering it with a plastic bag. (You can cut a hole in the front of the bag where the lens protrudes, place the bag around the … Continue reading →

Your Camera and the Elements

Parts of our state just received more than 15 inches of snow today. It’s a far cry from the 85-degree sunny, beautiful days we experienced while on vacation in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago. Luckily, my camera has endured the weather changes like a champ. (In fact, it has probably adjusted better than my body.) Hot, cold, snow, rain… whatever Mother Nature is doling out should never prevent you from capturing images with your camera (digital or otherwise). However, if you plan to venture out into the elements it is a good idea to take extra measures to protect … Continue reading →

Digital Photography 101: Let’s Review—-The Camera

For last couple of weeks I’ve been providing information to those of you who have been debating whether you should make the switch from a traditional film camera to a new digital one. In the continuing series Digital Photography 101 we’ve covered a wide range of topics related to the popular handheld tech toys. If you’ve missed any of the blogs in this series I’ve provided a synopsis of each and a link to the article so that you may view it in its entirety. Digital Photography 101: An Introduction Did you know more than a third of American households … Continue reading →