Protecting from high temperatures????
Mar 31, 2019 12:16:56 #
I have gotten into photography just within the last 1.5 yrs while living in Bellingham Washington. The temp never really gets over 90 degrees here but have decided to relocate back to Elgin South Carolina where during the summer months can top out around 107 degrees with high humidity.
The question that I have, Is there anything I need to do to protect my gear while out photographing??? Interior of cars can reach close to 200 degrees and leaving the window down with camera gear sitting in the seats isn't advisable.
The gear I mostly travel with is a Canon 6D Mark II, several L series lens, Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, and a pair of Godox speed lights with remote triggers and batteries.
In Washington I have had my gear in weather that's in the single digits but never had to worry about the heat.
The question that I have, Is there anything I need to do to protect my gear while out photographing??? Interior of cars can reach close to 200 degrees and leaving the window down with camera gear sitting in the seats isn't advisable.
The gear I mostly travel with is a Canon 6D Mark II, several L series lens, Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, and a pair of Godox speed lights with remote triggers and batteries.
In Washington I have had my gear in weather that's in the single digits but never had to worry about the heat.
Mar 31, 2019 12:28:10 #
When I travel in the desert, I use an insulated camera bag and keep equipment in the trunk. And try to park in the shade. A blanket over the bag will insulate it further.
Mar 31, 2019 12:36:23 #
Floor of the cabin when driving and air is on.
Styrofoam cooler in the trunk for what you are not carrying with you.
(I used to live in Florida.)
Styrofoam cooler in the trunk for what you are not carrying with you.
(I used to live in Florida.)
Mar 31, 2019 12:37:21 #
out4life2016 wrote:
I have gotten into photography just within the las... (show quote)
What does your manual say as far as temperature. I would never store gear in a car that would reach 200.
When I travel in high humidity areas I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Eva-dry-333-Renewable-Dehumidifier/dp/B000H0XFCS/ref=sr_1_8?hvadid=174239128061&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021463&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13146868203843469374&hvtargid=kwd-1389525197&keywords=moisture+absorber&qid=1554050115&s=gateway&sr=8-8
The good thing is 6D Mark II is also weather resistant.
Mar 31, 2019 12:50:53 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
htbrown wrote:
When I travel in the desert, I use an insulated camera bag and keep equipment in the trunk. And try to park in the shade. A blanket over the bag will insulate it further.
In high heat situations I think ahead and use a TRADER JOE'S insulated bag kept in the freezer over night with the equipment inside padded cases inside the TJ bag and everything kept in the backseat floor of a car with tinted windows.
Mar 31, 2019 12:57:48 #
LWW wrote:
In high heat situations I think ahead and use a TRADER JOE'S insulated bag kept in the freezer over night with the equipment inside padded cases inside the TJ bag and everything kept in the backseat floor of a car with tinted windows.
But when he takes it out in high temp and humidity, his equipment will attract the moisture?
Mar 31, 2019 13:16:19 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
PixelStan77 wrote:
But when he takes it out in high temp and humidity, his equipment will attract the moisture?
Thats why I keep them in padded cases ... non chilled ... inside the TJ bag.
I've never had an issue with that process.
Mar 31, 2019 13:20:04 #
out4life2016 wrote:
I have gotten into photography just within the las... (show quote)
For the times I'm in a hot car, I always have a foam filled cooler in the trunk and that has never let me down for leaving photo gear inside the car!
Mar 31, 2019 20:27:22 #
out4life2016 wrote:
I have gotten into photography just within the las... (show quote)
My Prius has a "solar" sunroof, that runs the A/C when the car is parked in the sun. 😊
Mar 31, 2019 21:33:07 #
Have you given any thought to the millions of dash cams in use all over the world? Sitting in the windshield in the blazing sun of the tropics or the incredible cold of Siberia and Scandinavia. Your camera is not a delicate toy. Keep it out of direct sunlight. That's it. Besides, it's a safe bet that it has already experienced temperature extremes in the un-ventilated steel box that it traveled in from Asia to your hands.
Apr 1, 2019 06:30:53 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
out4life2016 wrote:
I have gotten into photography just within the las... (show quote)
107 degrees are not a problem for most of today's digital camera's. Generally speaking I do not leave my camera's in a hot car. If I do I try to park in the shade and leave my equipment on the floor in the back seat with a towel over it.
Apr 1, 2019 07:45:20 #
LWW wrote:
Thats why I keep them in padded cases ... non chilled ... inside the TJ bag.
I've never had an issue with that process.
I've never had an issue with that process.
Believe it or not a empty cooler works great when its very hot.
Apr 1, 2019 08:55:29 #
out4life2016 wrote:
I have gotten into photography just within the las... (show quote)
Page 579 of your owners manual gives you reference to your approximant work temp range.
Apr 1, 2019 08:57:44 #
billnikon wrote:
107 degrees are not a problem for most of today's digital camera's. Generally speaking I do not leave my camera's in a hot car. If I do I try to park in the shade and leave my equipment on the floor in the back seat with a towel over it.
Your trunk will be cooler (no glass) even in the shade, and more secure.
Apr 1, 2019 09:06:28 #
Justlookin806 wrote:
Believe it or not a empty cooler works great when its very hot.
A nice igloo (no ice) keeps the contents from heating too much for several hours. A couple silica gel packs deals with the humidity.
Do not chill the camera or lenses. That will just lead to condensation when you take them out. You just want to keep them from extreme heat.
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