| If you got a digital camera for the holidays then you | | | | Protecting your camera from theft |
| probably can't wait to get out and start snapping | | | | While nobody can prevent theft from occurring, there |
| away. Before you go, make sure you're doing | | | | are several things you can do to greatly reduce the |
| everything possible to protect it from weather, theft or | | | | chance that your digital camera is lost or stolen. These |
| even little children. The following information represents | | | | tips include: |
| some simple tips to enhance the long life of a digital | | | | * Keep your camera under wraps. There's no reason |
| camera. | | | | to let the world know that you're carrying around a |
| Tips for Protecting Your Digital Camera | | | | nice, new camera. Instead, put it another bag with a |
| Protecting your camera from the elements | | | | shoulder strap, carrying bag, or large purse. |
| Extreme heat, cold, rain or snow can all damage your | | | | * Keep the camera in your possession at all times. |
| shiny new digital camera. To help protect your | | | | Leaving your camera out on a table or in a bag |
| investment from the elements, try the following: | | | | hanging from a nearby chair for even an instant is all |
| * Get the right bag. Invest a little money in a | | | | thieves need to snatch it away. Keep it close! |
| weatherproof camera bag and it will pay big dividends. | | | | * Get insurance. Homeowner's or renter's insurance |
| Not only will it protect your digital camera from snow | | | | can cover the loss of an expensive camera. Just be |
| and rain, but it will even soften the blow from the | | | | sure to ask your insurance representative about any |
| occasional bump or drop. | | | | details before you take your camera out on the road. |
| * Cover up in the heat. If you have to keep your | | | | Protecting your camera from your family |
| camera out in warm temperatures, cover it with a | | | | Little kids love anything with buttons and knobs. So |
| towel to protect it from the heat. Don't use a dark | | | | when they see your digital camera lying on the table, |
| towel as this will only absorb additional heat. | | | | look out! They will snatch it up quicker than you can |
| * Don't freeze up. When the temperature is cold, try to | | | | say "time out." Don't leave the camera out in highly |
| keep your camera in your coat pocket or close to | | | | trafficked areas around your home. And if you have |
| your body for warmth. Body heat can help maintain a | | | | infants or toddlers, don't leave camera straps or cords |
| safe temperature for your digital camera equipment. | | | | hanging where curious little hands can grab them. |