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5) Protect the camera from the heat of the desert. Extreme temperatures can damage the camera body, the internal electronics and the
lens of the camera. So try to protect the camera by wrapping it in a light colored towel whenever the temperature outside is high.
Also be sure to protect the camera from dust and sand particles. Do not attempt to change your rolls outdoors when there is a
possibility of dust or sand particles entering the camera chamber. These particles can scratch the insides of the chamber or the film
surface.
Rick Valence is a camera repair specialist at C.R.I.S. in Chandler, Arizona. Along with being a camera and photography enthusiast, Rick enjoys
camera repair blogging in his spare time and traveling around the world to find exotic regions and experiences to photograph. Visit his blog at:
http://www.camerarepair.org/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rick_Valence
If you want to go to more extreme, but very cool measures to heat-proof your camera check out the article about Alexy Joffre
Frangieh, a professional time-lapse photographer who spends a lot of time in hot environments. Through the use of “Desert Mirage
Lizard Camouflage,” a military grade compound, he has found an effective way to protect his camera kit from damage. Read more
and view photos here: http://petapixel.com/2013/04/25/photographer-gives-his-nikon-gear-a-diy-desert-mirage-lizard-paint-job/
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