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Jerry's CTT 101: Camera Maintenance

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Updated: May 13, 2021

Jerry's 101 Camera Tips

Jerry's CTT 101 stands for "Jerry's Camera Tech Tips 101," click below to visit the starting/main page for this series. Thanks for reading! If you have any questions, leave a comment and I'll be glad to answer!


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Camera Maintenance

Cameras are amazing pieces of technology. So let’s treat them that way! Here are a few quick bullet points for camera care. Tips on fixing specific issues will be located in a latter section.

  1. Don’t ever touch the camera sensor. Touch the sensor, and it often means you may have to get a new camera. (Unless you have a sensor cleaning kit)

  2. Try to avoid touching the lens. Microscopic scratches avoid add up to degrade the picture quality. I recommend getting some AmazonBasics UV filters (about $10) if you really are worried about degradation, but just try not to have greasy fingers.

  3. Always use an air blower before using a cloth if you can. Air blowers remove quite a bit of grime on the lens - much more than you would expect! This should be the only thing you use to clean sensors (exception: sensor cleaning kit)

  4. Try to avoid extreme temperatures. If you have to film/take photos in extreme temperatures, try moving the camera gradually to a lower/higher temperature. This will prevent warping or potential damage from condensation.

  5. No water, self-explaining said (unless it's a GoPro or designed for water)

  6. When switching lenses, face the camera body towards the ground to avoid getting grime on the sensor.

  7. Invest in a good quality strap, no one likes dropping their camera.

  8. On cheap lenses (your budget will determine this), blowing warm air on the lens (to create a fog) is extremely effective to remove any micro-smudges when used with a microfiber. However, with expensive lenses - especially cine lenses- it's always better to stick to a good spray and specialized camera tissue paper. (or you can get a UV filter)

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