VIS AND COMM: notes on healthy and safety with cameras and flash

Notes on health and Safety when working with Digital Cameras

1. Only use an AC adapter or battery charger that is designed specifically for your make and model of camera. Could void your warranty and cause damage to the camera. It also could end up causing a fire, cause the battery to short-circuit. 
2.  Do not try to fix the interior components of the camera yourself. Simply opening the camera case could result in permanent damage to the camera.
3.  Make sure any cables you use with your camera -- AC adapters and USB cables especially -- are free from cuts. could cause a fire. 
4.  Remove the batteries from the camera if not using the camera for a week or more, especially if the batteries are empty. Fully discharged batteries are more likely to leak acid, which would damage the camera. 
5.  If the camera does not charge properly or seems to "start and stop" when charging, consider sending in the camera in for repair. You may have a short inside the camera, which could cause damage to the camera. 
6.  Do not expose the camera to extreme temperatures or water. Avoid exposing the camera to sudden changes in temperature, could cause condensation inside the camera body, leading to damage to circuitry or the LCD. 
7. Avoid storing the camera for extended periods of time in areas exposed to strong magnetic fields or electromagnetic radiation. Such exposures could damage the LCD or affect the camera's circuitry. 
8. If you own a DSLR camera that you won't be using for a few weeks, remove the lens from the camera body. Replace the caps on both ends of the lens, as well as on the camera body, to protect all of the components during storage. Clean the lens before storing it, just to make sure it'll be ready for use.