PHOTOGRAPHING IN THE COLD below freezing
Feb 16, 2019 20:19:46 #
Feb 16, 2019 20:25:28 #
rb61
Loc: Maple Grove, MN
You will get many suggestions for clothing and gloves. I use the following in Minnesota- today actually.
https://us.photographygloves.com/collections/photography-gloves
https://us.photographygloves.com/collections/photography-gloves
Feb 16, 2019 20:27:16 #
It may be a problem when you bring it inside if the inside place humidity is high. However, heated places in the winter mostly dry. As far as out in the cold. My rule is that if it doesn't kill me then my camera should be fine.
Feb 16, 2019 20:35:55 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska...home of below zero temps chiming in.... condensation forming from bringing your cold camera indoors is your worst enemy. I recommend placing your camera into a plastic sealable bag, bring it in and let it warm up for several hours or overnight. Cold will also drain batteries so place a spare in an inside warm pocket of your coat. A camera and lens parka also helps protect your equipment. Wrap your tripod legs in pipe wrap or a pool noodle to avoid touching cold metal with your bare hands. Hand warmers placed inside your gloves also helps. These are a few suggestions.. .hope they help.
Feb 16, 2019 21:23:31 #
None, when the camera is somewhat warm and you step out into very cold weather you will have no problem. The problem is when you have a very cold camera and then you go inside a warm car, that is when you get condensation. Just throw your camera into a ziplock bag and make sure you leave some air in it, this will cause the condensation to appear inside the bag and not inside the camera.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
Feb 16, 2019 21:35:53 #
BebuLamar wrote:
It may be a problem when you bring it inside if the inside place humidity is high. However, heated places in the winter mostly dry. As far as out in the cold. My rule is that if it doesn't kill me then my camera should be fine.
Thank you
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Feb 17, 2019 00:24:13 #
rodder wrote:
what protection do I need to give the camera during shooting and after back in the warm?
If its not really, really cold you should not need any protection while shooting, but if being out for a prolonged time, it is advisable to put the camera in a protective bag (camera case, zip-lock-bag, etc.), before entering into the warm and leave it in the bag, until it is climatised. By doing that, you avoid any condensation build-up on/or worse, in the camera due to temperature change!
Feb 17, 2019 07:19:31 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
rodder wrote:
what protection do I need to give the camera during shooting and after back in the warm?
Today's camera batteries can handle very cold weather without an issue. Generally speaking, if it's too cold for your battery, you really should not be outside in the first place.
When I used to go back inside I simply put the camera on my table and let is dry out. Yes, condensation will form, but it will dissipate over time. No problem.
Feb 17, 2019 07:30:28 #
rodder wrote:
what protection do I need to give the camera during shooting and after back in the warm?
I've used my Sony, Fuji and Nikon digital gear for years in sub-zero conditions without mishap. You should exercise caution when bringing a camera into a warm humid house, however. I usually leave the camera in the garage for an hour or two, which is never colder than 36° and often in the mid-40s, where it acclimates to the warmer temp. Then I leave it in the mudroom for a bit, and ultimately bring it inside.
Feb 17, 2019 07:30:44 #
Feb 17, 2019 09:11:49 #
Nothing fancy. I bring a new (still folded) 13 gallon kitchen garbage bag in a coat pocket. Before I come back in, I open it up and wrap camera and lens inside it. Usually some time in the garage before returning camera to house. Shot in -24 F actual temperature with no camera or lens issues. Fingers took a beating, though!
Feb 17, 2019 11:28:12 #
As a Minnesotan my camera is often out in the cold. I always put it in a sealable bag before bringing it in. I pop the memory card out before sealing so I can work on my images as soon as I get home. I have upgraded ziplog bags to drybags that kayakers and rafters use (much more durable). I use 7 liter bags for camera and most lenses. 20-30 liter when 150-600mm lens is used. Vinyl and vinyl coated canvas bags are difficult to manage when cold so I'd suggest lightweight nylon with poly lining or silicone impregnated nylon. Extra battery in an inside pocket is also good advise.
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