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Equipment protection is the practice of ensuring equipment stays in full working order by avoiding damage.
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What special care do large telephoto lenses require?
The weight may be uncomfortable, but you do not have to worry about damage. You will want to keep it well supported when shooting, but that is simply to be able to get the shot.
You may want to cons …
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What are good schemes for storing photo equipment at home?
I would look into getting standard snap-lid containers, then lining them with foam and adding desiccant packets at the bottom to keep things dry, which will reduce the risk of fungus.
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Shooting on the beach: is it dangerous for my equipment?
The combination of sand and wind that is common on a beach can be harmful.
The sand can get into the camera and damage the lenses and sensors.
There are quite a few different approaches:
Don't tak …
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What precautions should I take when taking a camera into humid conditions?
The best advice I've heard is to put your camera in a sealed plastic bag for several minutes to let it adjust temperature. That way when you take it back out, there isn't condensation on the lens.
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How to take care of a new lens?
There are specific cleaning solutions that can be used with microfiber cloths that are designed to clean lenses without damaging the glass or the coatings.
As far as bumps/scratches, the most common …