Today I bring you an article of those that you should always have on hand. And it is that, often, we worry about increasing and improving our team, but, honestly, how many times have you worried about its care? It is just as important, or even more, to take care of it for optimum performance and greater durability. That is why today I bring you this guide for the maintenance of your photographic equipment where I have compiled all our specific articles, for the days in which you have so much time at home that you do not know what to do with it.
CLEANING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
Let's start with cleaning. That sometimes we get obsessed with having the house or the car like the jets of gold and we forget our equipment, but then we complain about the lack of sharpness, for example ? :
HOW TO CLEAN THE TRIPOD?
This is the most forgotten, as a general rule, so if you have never wiped it, in this article I will tell you step by step how to clean your tripod. Discover in it why and when you should clean this accessory, because it is not exactly cheap and it is not convenient for you to have to buy another one due to neglect, right?
HOW TO CLEAN THE CAMERA?
How to clean your camera inside, outside and everything you need to know about it you will find in this article on cleaning SLR cameras.
HOW TO CLEAN THE CAMERA SENSOR?
This is the most risky part or the one we fear the most (rightly) when cleaning the camera. When in doubt, it is better to have it done by a professional, now, if you are clear that you are going to launch yourself, do it carefully and following the recommendations that we leave you in this article , or if you prefer in video, the ones that Hanns offers you:
The accessory with which you clean the sensor is similar to thisfor APS-C or this one for Full Frame.
HOW TO CLEAN MY GOALS?
This is one of the main causes of blurring in photos and the easiest to fix. We tell you how to clean your optics in this article.
ACCESSORIES FOR THE CARE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
For the maintenance and care of photographic equipment there are different accessories that can make life easier, both to protect it and to clean it:
- Accessories to keep your equipment in good condition
- Accessories to protect your equipment in adverse conditions
- How to choose a good backpack for your camera
- Why should you have a case for your camera?
And if you are one of those very handy people who likes to make their own accessories, here are some DIY photography ideas, if you always complain about lack of time for these things, now is the time ? .
TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
Protecting your equipment on a day-to-day basis is not the same as in extreme situations, each situation requires specific care:
- How to protect your equipment in adverse conditions
- How to Protect Your Equipment from the Cold (And Sudden Temperature Changes)
- Include cleaning as part of your workflow . Obviously, it doesn't have to be something to do every time you take photos (or yes, it depends on where and how you take them ? ). Although you can establish some routines in terms of days or periodicity.
Remember that taking care of your equipment today means not having to buy tomorrow. That is why we hope that this compilation guide for the maintenance of your photographic equipment has been useful to you. If so, do not hesitate to share it with your fatigue colleagues , taking care of your team is also taking care of them and their friendship. Can you tell us in comments what you do to keep your team like gold jets?
