adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

I have two questions for fellow Hogs. First involves a new post processing program that popped up on my Mac after I upgraded the OS to High Sierra. It is called Photo Studio. and I wonder if any of you are using it: and, if so, what is your opinion? The second question is about cold weather shooting with a D3100. I have to admit that I have lived in Idaho for 18 years and not done much winter photography. Friends from Texas and I are going on a snow coach trip to Yellowstone and I'd greatly appreciate advice on how best to carry my camera and accessories so I don't have lens fogging and other issues. We'll be outside the vehicle and roaming around some. Also, any suggestions on gloves that would be compatible with photography?

deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

There was a post not too long ago that suggested the silica packets in your bag at all times and put your camera/lens in a zip lock bag when you take it outside to slowly adjust to the temperature so there is no condensation built up (and never change lenses in the cold unless it has adapted) They probably had more to offer but that one stuck with me!

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

I may only answer one of your questions, the 'photo Studio' may be the same soft ware that I got it years ago when I first bought a Canon scanner installed it to my computer with the enclosed 'CD', that this program was included, My version in called 'Arcsoft/Photo Studio 5.5. It's still in my computer and I will use it once a while, It is very good photo editing program, I had been using it for a while before I got the PS-EL/LR. The Arcsoft is still on the market, you may find out yourself which version you got.
I was in Yellow Stone in October, that time were a little cold already and had some snow too, around 30-40* F day time, and no problem. Now will be different. Most of the modern camera will take the cold, but I will suggest carrying a shoulder bag that has insulation whenever you don't use the camera just put it back in the bag after finish shooting or using some Zip-lock plastic bag. Gloves of course is a must! Go online to find the gloves you are looking for. Good Luck and have fun!

adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

deer2ker and wingclui44: Thanks for the quick replies. I think that if I use my backpack, plus Zip-lock bag I will be okay. Thanks, wingclui44, also for the information on your version of PhotoStudio. I will investigate which version it is. Off to find some better gloves. Thanks, again!

ggttc Loc: TN

One thing I have used in cold weather shooting at night is taking a hand warmer...putting in a sock and rubber banding it to your lens hood. works well in truly cold conditions.

Bill_de Loc: US

Keep extra battery in a pocket close to your body.

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Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

There are several companies that put out software titled Photo Studio.... none of which are Apple of course, so it must have come from somewhere else.... like Macphun thru a download from the App Store maybe?

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Silica packets? How about Silica gel packets, there is a big difference.

dumbo

We have two pairs of gloves where the part that holds fingers flips back. You can then use your camera easily.
Soon as my fingers get too cold, I just flip the top of the gloves back over my fingers. Works perfectly.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

The coach's are heated. I've been on over a dozen snowmobile trips through Yellowstone with a D7100/28-300 inside my coat with a spare battery, I've never had a problem with fogging due to the dry air. I always go to Jackson for the wildlife.

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

Take a large zip lock baggie with you, and when going from outside to inside car, house etc... put gear inside close bag get squish the bag around the gear to remove as much air as possible, then seal it shut. any moisture that forms will form on the outside of the bag... when reaches room temp you can remove them.

leftj Loc: Texas

Well that's strange. I have High Sierra installed on my MBP and there is no Photo Studio app on my computer. You must have downloaded it sometime and forgot about it.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

I used the previous Photo program on my Mac. Then upgraded to High Sierra mostly to get the newer Photo program. It is my "go to program". To use it # 1 , open the Photo program. #2 , insert your SD card into your computer. Your images will load on the screan. Either pick the images you want or load all. You can move them around to different folders now. I generally edit my images prior to moveing. Click on an image. In the upper right you will see "edit" click it. Now on the right there will be the edit functions and all top center will be other edit functions like crop. I fing everything easy to use. Then when you are done, you can move the image wherever you want. I generally send it to a particular "cloud" folder. But knowing that the original image is still on my Mac. I do have a backup drive.
I still use PS Elements, Capture One 10, and a DXO program. But Apple Photos will do 95% of my editing quickly and easily.

Now for gloves: I haven't found any the the "touch" gloves to work very well. I purchased some rechargeable ski/snowmobile gloves for under $50 on eBay last year. They work great. I can quickly take off the glove, shoot the photo and put my hands back in the gloves. It is a toss up between mittens and gloves for when it gets really cold. As for fogging of the camera. I have had the finder fog up from my eye but there isn't much you can do about that. Be careful about shoveling your camera inside you clothing to warm it up. You would be surprised how much moisture (sweat) your body produces snowshoeing or skiing. I layer up, long johns, shirt or sweater, vest, and lastly the parka. I would only put the camera under the parka and not any closer to my moist skin. Keep those batteries warm. I also use a multi-battery grip to extend my shooting. I just ordered the cables to make an external power source for my camera.
I hope this helps. Happy Shooting

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

IIRC, the time that you need to protect the camera and lenses from condensation is when going from cold to warm, not vice-versa. The condensation danger is when the equipment is colder than the air surrounding it.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

If you live in a high dew point area as I do, lens will fog going from the house 68 deg to 40 deg outside. In areas with low dew points I've never had lens fog (yet.) Happy shooting!