Once you have acquired the equipment for large-format photography, you will want to keep all of the pieces in good working order. Well-made cameras, lenses, and accessories have a long working life, but careless operation and the lack of routine maintenance can degrade the quality of your work and shorten the useful life of your expensive equipment. Occasional but regular attention should be sufficient, but the cardinal rule is this: keep it clean. Dust and dirt will paralyze shutters and focusing gears, create annoying marks on film, and impair the sharpness of a lens. A few simple precautions will protect your investment in equipment and ensure quality in your results.
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