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Exploring Photography
Protect the camera and lens from temper-
ature extremes. Avoid salt spray and mois-
ture at the beach.
If a lens and camera has been acciden-
tally dropped in water do not try to disas-
semble the camera and lens to dry them out.
Immediately take the battery out of the cam-
era. Bring the equipment immediately to an
approved camera and lens repair shop. The
shop should be able to dry them out with a
minimum of damage. The camera repair-
person will also be able to check camera and
lens operation to ensure that they operate as
designed.
When not in use, both ends of the lens
should be protected with lens caps. See
Figure 3-40. The lens should then be stored
in a lens case.
Figure 3-40. When a lens is not mounted on the
camera, lens caps should be used on each end
for protection. A body cap should be used on the
camera, as shown.
6. Install the new lens.
7. Secure the cap on the old lens and move
the lens to a safe area.