T2i Question about keeping camera safe

[JohnFB]

Hey, I just got my T2i today and I've been reading through the manual, I'm a bit worried about fungus growing on my lenses and where I should keep the camera when I'm not using it and condensation..

In the manual it says not to put it near TVs or Speakers cause it can mess up the inside of the camera. (does this also include wireless internet?)

Also, it talks about how you shouldn't bring it from hot to cold weather. I live in a house that's always air conditioned 72-75 degrees F, outside it's usually 90-100 degrees and 60-80% humidity (most humidity being in the morning)

So how should I take care of my camera, and my lenses? The manual said to prevent condensation on the camera I should put it in a plastic bag, then bring it outside and wait like 5 minutes for it to adjust to the heat (is this really necessary?) And how should I store it in my house? Everyone suggested getting a dry box but since my house is air conditioned it shouldn't be necessary right? Could I just set it on the counter? Or just keep it in a bag...

Really worried since all this is all new to me, this is my first camera and I don't want to do something stupid to mess it up lol

Oh, it also says I should take the camera to get cleaned once a year at some canon service thing, doesn't the sensor already clean itself though?

 

[Gene Sung]

I think you're over worrying. Just take good care of it and remember, they're fragile, but not as fragile as you think. It's not like an egg or anything. Just use common sense.

I just keep everything in a LowePro backpack with Silica Lyca packets in each compartment, keep it cool and in a dry place and that's about it.

i also always put on the Body lens cap to protect the sensor when changing lenses.

 

[Gene Sung]

One other thing to remember is to always think it out before you do something. Even when breaking down the camera, just think it out and be careful how your handle the equipment. Also, try to get yourself to do everything as a routine, ie... keep your lens cap in the same pocket, use the same steps for mounting and unmounting lenses, etc. And just be careful where you step and how you handle your camera.

Also, when you pack up at any location or even your house, always do a 2nd and 3rd take to make sure you got everything.

There's a lot of stuff to keep track of so try and always place it in the same place. For example, I always keep my free lens caps in the same pocket in my backpack.

I have owned a number of manual cameras, an Eclair ACL 16mm, a Beaulieu Super 8 and now the 7D, and I have shot quite a bit over the years, and (Knock on wood) I have never dropped anything important or lost anything yet because I try to make a pattern of how I do things and try to stick to it.