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Guard Digital Camera Using Shades

Guards and shields are not made to protect human being only. We use various kinds of guards such as sunglasses, wrist guards to cover and protect different parts of our body. Similarly digital cameras also have different types of shades that guard them from getting damaged. Many of us may get surprised to know that. But it is true. These shades are specially created to protect the cameras from the sunrays which can be harmful for the device.

The modern day digital camera should not be exposed to the extreme heat. The LCD may get damaged if it comes in touch with the excessive sunlight. But now the methods of protecting a digital camera have become quite easier as a number of protection devices that can act as guards have been introduced. All these accessories not only shade your camera but these are quite cheap as well.

Hoodman LCD sunshades – These shades are of different sizes. These can be folded. This type of shade is appropriate for video monitors and LCD screens. This shade can be fixed using Velcro fastener or an elastic strap. But all cameras specially the larger ones cannot be managed by an elastic strap. Elastic straps are used to keep a mini digital camera steady. It is possible to operate the control button while using an elastic strap. You can also choose the other alternatives such as using the self adhesive fastener strips to guard the LCD screen.

Hoodman LCD sunshade is an open kind of shade that covers up the entire LCD screen and keeps it protected from the sunrays. These types of shades are quite affordable too. You can get it selling more or less $ 20 bucks.

Xtend-a-view – Xtend-a-view is a close kind of digi-cam shade. This type of shade is the combination of a LCD shade and an eyepiece of 2X power magnifying loupe. It allows the users to see all the pictures they have taken. These shades can be attached to a camera quite easily using self-adhesive Velcro strip. Therefore, you can easily remove it anytime if you do not want to guard your camera anymore. The price of this shade is around $ 17. Xtend-a-view shade crafted by Williams & Associates is fitted for most of all digital cameras.

JAR sun shield – Jar sun shield is exactly opposite to the Xtend-a-view sun shield. It is open type of shade designed by Jess Russel. It protects the upper part and the sides of  the LCD screen. The lower part that is kept open allows you to see the pictures you have taken clearly even under the sunlight. It also helps you to operate the control buttons of the camera. It can be fixed with the camera with a self adhesive Velcro strip. It is quite cheap and sold at $10 only. It is available in black color and is quite handy. You can easily fold it and keep it into the bag after using.

The latest version of JAR sun shield has also introduced recently. It covers the lower part too to restrict the reflection comes from below.

You can buy any of these sun shades for you favorite digital camera. The choice is yours. But buying a sun shade is must. So that whenever you go out and capture your favorite moment under the sun you can do it safely.

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My NIKKORMAT FT Camera has a mild SCRATCH that is visible through the LENS, Will this affect Quality???

Looking through the eyepiece, the scratch on the lens is only about 1/2 on the picture, will the pictures have a blur on them, or will part of the picture be scratched, what will this do to the pictures, I haven't had any developed yet??? Please give me an educated guess. Would the scratch be on the mirror or where???
1/2 inch* on the lens

Under good light carefully examine the front of the lens. If there is a scratch you'll see it. If there isn't one, then it could be a hair or piece of thread on the mirror. Remove the lens and examine the mirror. If you see something on it DON'T touch the mirror. With a blower brush - NOT compressed air - blow off the hair or whatever is on the mirror while holding the camera with the lens opening pointing down.

A scratch on the mirror or dust on the viewfinder will not affect picture quality. If its really really annoying then you should think about sending it in for a CLA (Clean Lubricate Adjust). I've used Garrys Camera Repair (garryscamera.com) many times. His usual charge is $45 + $8 for shipping.

A scratch on the lens will affect picture quality. If the lens is indeed scratched then your only option is to replace it. If its a 50mm lens you should find one cheap on ebay. While you're shopping on ebay, buy a UV filter for your "new" lens and keep it on 24/7 unless you're using a polarizer or colored filters for B&W. Its cheaper to replace a filter than a lens.
I recommend Hoya, B+W and Tiffen brand filters.

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