Rory Mitchell

Solid advice. I’d add that if you’ve been around sunscreen or bug spray clean sooner rather than later - those residues can attack coatings. A clear protective filter can take the brunt of frequent cleanings and and it’s worth replacing or refreshing lens pen tips periodically so they don’t grind in grit.

Along with those wind tips avoid extending the thinnest bottom leg sections; run the tripod lower and move closer instead. If your head or plate is the weak point and an L-bracket keeps the weight over the apex and cuts flex for vertical shots. Turn off IS/IBIS on a locked tripod and tape down or remove the camera strap so it doesn’t act like a sail. For anchoring, a small ground stake with a short bungee from the center hook is steadier than a hanging bag.

Hi Ariana. Keep books upright and snug with spines nearly flush to the shelf edge, use bookends to eliminate gaps, place the case away from vents, and dust weekly with a microfiber cloth or a vacuum soft-brush attachment. Clean books by brushing from spine to fore edge; use a barely damp microfiber only on glossy dust jackets then dry immediately; use a pH-balanced leather cleaner sparingly on leather; avoid alcohol, ammonia, and sprays. For collectibles or seldom-read volumes, a dustproof enclosure helps; clear stackable bins keeps a small set sealed and visible and stacks neatly, though each bin holds only a few books.