Protection against the sun
Jun 28, 2019 21:57:53 #
hassighedgehog wrote:
I don't worry about heat when outside, just when in the car if the air conditioner is not working. I tend to take shots from the shade anyway as it is almost impossible to see in the viewfinder in the sun. (And at 72 I don't like being in the sun either.)
Thank you.
Jun 28, 2019 21:58:50 #
Sunnely wrote:
Will this help? At least, from rain and sun and may be, even wind.
My lens is to long, LOL!
Thanks
Jun 28, 2019 22:00:41 #
Bill_de wrote:
I keep a couple of light colored or white towels in my car for covering stuff on the back seat and to toss over a camera sitting on a tripod. I often leave a camera on a tripod in my yard for a full day. A towel held in place with a bungee cord stays put, even if the wind picks up.
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Obviously a towel is the best way to go.
Thank you.
Jun 28, 2019 22:04:53 #
Cookie223 wrote:
Thanks, I don't get to go to many of my granddaughters games. Many of these games are in wide open fields with very little shade, or the shade trees are pretty far. So far a white towel, T-shirt, or taking more breaks seems to be the best option.
Jun 28, 2019 22:06:19 #
Thomas902 wrote:
"...I've been spending some time out at softb... (show quote)
I normally don't respond to a smart ass reply. Your criticism is unwarranted and not appreciated. Whether you realize or not, and obviously you don't, this is a forum where people of all levels of experience, and education try and help each other. You are exactly why some people get turned off from this great forum. MY advice to you is, if you Don't have something helpful to say don't reply.
Jun 29, 2019 05:51:24 #
Donkas1946
Loc: Southern NH
Thomas902 wrote:
"...I've been spending some time out at softb... (show quote)
If you can’t help or don’t want to then don’t bother wasting peoples time. I wonder who should be the one to get off UHH. Also loose the attitude! Not a good way to start the day!
Jun 29, 2019 05:56:55 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Cookie223 wrote:
Just wondering what you folks use, if anything, to... (show quote)
Never had an issue in over 60 years of photography. 40 of those as a professional, two years as a Nikon rep.
Jun 29, 2019 06:51:02 #
Thomas902 wrote:
"...I've been spending some time out at softb... (show quote)
Come on. You know what the OP is asking about. Canon makes many of their large lenses white to counter thermal expansion. Too much thermal expansion would bring the lens close to its design tolerances.
You stated "A quick Google search indicates that New Jersey's record summer high temperatures are below 122 degrees Fahrenheit: (110 °F / 43 °C recorded on July 10, 1936) "
A black roof top can be 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
You would have to take an infrared thermometer with you to monitor the lens temperature.
Jun 29, 2019 07:04:17 #
Bill_de wrote:
I keep a couple of light colored or white towels in my car for covering stuff on the back seat and to toss over a camera sitting on a tripod. I often leave a camera on a tripod in my yard for a full day. A towel held in place with a bungee cord stays put, even if the wind picks up.
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Jun 29, 2019 07:09:38 #
Cookie223 wrote:
I normally don't respond to a smart ass reply. Your criticism is unwarranted and not appreciated. Whether you realize or not, and obviously you don't, this is a forum where people of all levels of experience, and education try and help each other. You are exactly why some people get turned off from this great forum. MY advice to you is, if you Don't have something helpful to say don't reply.
Well said. I am new to this site. Some people seem to have "snarky" responses.
Jun 29, 2019 07:22:33 #
Jun 29, 2019 08:31:09 #
But did that samich get hot...😎
pmorin wrote:
When I went to a Canon class on shooting the solar eclipse, the photographer that set up the class showed us how he kept his equipment cooler. He uses the white towels from the hotels he stays in combined with a bit of gaffers tape to cover them. When I shot the eclipse, I used some old cut up t-shirts and painters tape to loosely secure the cloth to the lens barrel for shade. I was out in the sun all morning and my gear never got very hot. In fact, the iPad got overheated but not the cameras.
Jun 29, 2019 10:32:10 #
Cookie223 wrote:
Just wondering what you folks use, if anything, to... (show quote)
Are you familiar with Windshield Heat reflectors? It might be to large for your Camera, but maybe you could use a small part of one to lay or fasten to or above your Camera to shield it from the direct Sun.
Jun 29, 2019 11:10:24 #
Longshadow wrote:
I simply keep mine shaded or in the bag when I'm not using it. The bag can get hot also.
If I'm using it, well, I'm using it.....
If it's THAT hot out, I'm not out for long. Same with cold.
If I'm using it, well, I'm using it.....
If it's THAT hot out, I'm not out for long. Same with cold.
I agree with this totally!
Jun 29, 2019 11:11:50 #
For the rain .., I have a complete rain cover made to fit my D850 with elastic at the the rain hood and two arm/hand tunnels to insert my hands /arms inside to hold and work the buttons .. I just used it last month in pouring rain in San Fran ... worked well
As my camera / equip is kept in an airtight safe within as 24/7 air con environmental abode ... I follow a ritual to allow the camera to reach outside temps by never running the car aircon while driving to my shooting locations ... and vice versa .., on the way home .. avoiding inside condensation with rad temp changes ..
As my camera / equip is kept in an airtight safe within as 24/7 air con environmental abode ... I follow a ritual to allow the camera to reach outside temps by never running the car aircon while driving to my shooting locations ... and vice versa .., on the way home .. avoiding inside condensation with rad temp changes ..
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