Zacks Camera Repair

A little dust in the lens won't affect photo quality. However, a buildup of dust over time can result in hazy, blurred, or spotty images. Dust may also eventually work down into the gears, causing real damage.

One way to help keep your camera clean, and to reduce risks for camera damage caused by dirt and debris, is to keep a small bottle of condensed air on hand and regularly use a few blasts of air to clean the camera after shoots.

In 1885, George Eastman introduced the camera to the world when he founded the brand Kodak. His camera was a small box that had film in it that allowed him to take 100 photographs, and the user simply sent back the camera for the photos to be developed.