 Paula Hildy |
Outdoor Winter Photography This winter I'm planning on visiting many of the National Parks where I live in Utah to capture the beauty in another season. My question/concern is? The weather is rather cold and I'm concerned about how long to leave the camera in the cold and the best way to warm it up when bringing it back in or is there a cover/warmer for it? I have an EOS10D.
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Stephanie M. Stevens |
When you move the camera from warm to cold or vice versa (getting into and out of your car, for example) put the camera in a plastic bag so that it will change temperature more slowly. This will prevent condensation from gathering inside the camera, which could damage electrical parts.
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W. |
When you go outdoors keep the camera (and spare batteries) inside your coat until you want to take a picture, and stick it back inside your coat when you're done.
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Bob Cammarata |
Stephanie has given good advice. The plastic bag should be the same temperature as the outside air so it's wise to have the bags with you in the field...and practical to keep your expensive camera bodies, lenses and delicate accessories sealed within bags whenever not in use. I use those Zip-Loc type bags in the gallon size to secure my gear all of the time. When I decide to pack up and call it a day, everything gets re-packed and re-sealed into the Zip-Loc bags. It takes longer to set up and break down between shoots but I like having the peace of mind in knowing that I can come into a warm environment after shooting winter scenics without worrying about condensation forming inside my lenses and electronics.
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