Modern day electronic equipment such as video cameras are much more efficient and reliable and perform much better than cameras produced even 5 years ago. In past years, consumers of electronic equipment almost expected their purchases to last but a few years as it was all too common for items to need repair or replacement soon after warranties expired. Now, however, people believe that electronic purchases should last for much longer due to advances in technology.
Taking care of electronic equipment such as video cameras is vital in ensuring that it last as long as possible; detailed below are some points to consider.
Keep your equipment clean - Camera lenses and LCD screens are very delicate parts of a video camera. One small scratch on a lens can make a huge difference in the quality of the media that is captured. With this in mind it is imperative that the equipment is kept clean at all times. Dust and dirt can easily get inside equipment and severely reduce the lifetime of a camera if sufficient care is not taken. If your equipment is waterproof, you must still ensure that it is cleaned in warm water after use in salty or dirty conditions.
Avoid misuse - Video cameras should be used only as the owners manual suggests. That means adhering to the advice of use in certain conditions. If the camera is not waterproof, do not use it in wet weather conditions and also try to keep from using it in places where it could come into contact with water. If the video camera is waterproof, and you use the equipment in or around water, then it is especially important that you clean the camera in warm water after use to ensure the casing is free from any salt, dirt or any other foreign objects.
Batteries - Modern cameras come supplied with lithium ion rechargeable batteries which require regular visual inspection as a damaged battery can easily leak and destroy the video cameras internal circuit boards. Lithium ion batteries have a lifetime of around 500 cycles, 1 cycle being full charged, then fully discharged. After 500 cycles, there will be a noticeable drop in performance and the batteries will need replacing.
As stated above, it is important to ensure that you take appropriate care when using your video camera and keep it in good condition at all times; failing to do so can reduce the quality of videos and, more importantly, its lifetime, dramatically.
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