Cold weather and camera (Page 4): Thanks for the info, had not thought about my dry sacks. I use them on our ATV to keep dust out!

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

photoman43 wrote:

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Thanks for the info, had not thought about my dry sacks. I use them on our ATV to keep dust out!

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Photolady2014 wrote:

Ok, I’m heading to Yellowstone this winter and was wondering how to keep the camera and lens from fogging up when I’m in and out of a warm car? I know I should keep as much of a constant temperature as possible. I’m sure my husband will not appreciate the idea of no heat in the car... it is quite cold in Yellowstone.. so do you like wrap it up in a blanket before getting back in or what? We have a Jeep so no trunk.. Thanks for any suggestions!

Use a small ice chest.

jdupps

Correct!,,

jdupps

Keep snow out of your vehicle to avoid it evaporating then condensing on your gear or windshield.

jcboy3

Photolady2014 wrote:

Ok, I’m heading to Yellowstone this winter and was wondering how to keep the camera and lens from fogging up when I’m in and out of a warm car? I know I should keep as much of a constant temperature as possible. I’m sure my husband will not appreciate the idea of no heat in the car... it is quite cold in Yellowstone.. so do you like wrap it up in a blanket before getting back in or what? We have a Jeep so no trunk.. Thanks for any suggestions!

Use an ice chest.

Keep it in a camera bag (the padding works as insulation).

Either way, use a zip lock back to limit exposure to moisture. Get the Hefty Jumbo Slider bags; great for cameras and shoes.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Photolady2014 wrote:

Ok, I’m heading to Yellowstone this winter and was wondering how to keep the camera and lens from fogging up when I’m in and out of a warm car? I know I should keep as much of a constant temperature as possible. I’m sure my husband will not appreciate the idea of no heat in the car... it is quite cold in Yellowstone.. so do you like wrap it up in a blanket before getting back in or what? We have a Jeep so no trunk.. Thanks for any suggestions!

Easy: leave your husband at home and take me with you

Someone said dress warm and leave the heater off except for the defroster.
Sharon and did that on an all day trip, Temp was -4F.

Ralph Bischoff

Photolady2014 wrote:

Ok, I’m heading to Yellowstone this winter and was wondering how to keep the camera and lens from fogging up when I’m in and out of a warm car? I know I should keep as much of a constant temperature as possible. I’m sure my husband will not appreciate the idea of no heat in the car... it is quite cold in Yellowstone.. so do you like wrap it up in a blanket before getting back in or what? We have a Jeep so no trunk.. Thanks for any suggestions!

I have traveled to cold places such as Alaska. not much you can do to prevent fogging. Normally I cool the camera etc. for about 1/2 hr before I use it. In your case where you want to be warm, have you cake and eat so to speak poses a problem. I have never tried what I am about to recommend, but then you seem desperate. Buy a soft bag cooler big enough to hold the camera and lens. one or two freezer packs, Styrofoam to fit over freezer packs and place camera on top. you can control to coldness by opening the zipper cover.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

PierreD wrote:

Any problem with carrying an insulated cold box in which you place the camera while driving around? This way, the camera stays cold while you can turn the heat on in the jeep.

PRECISELY........AMEN !

smussler Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY

MarkSki wrote:

I may be wrong, but I think that Yellowstone is closed to auto traffic in the winter. It’s open to snowmobile and snow coach tours, though.

I was there 3 years ago - in September - stayed in Jackson Hole at a timeshare. I think the road across the north part of the park is kept open. I certainly wouldn't want to be there in the winter.
Just googled "yellowstone park seasonal road closures"
Looks like just the North entrance is kept open. Seems like all the other entrances are closed already.

Winter? I think even the elk and buffalo head south . . . to Jackson Hole actually. Huge reserve there, 100 thousand acres or something like that. September - two moose had the reserve to themselves, but come winter, they'd have lots of company...

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Photolady2014 wrote:

Ok, I’m heading to Yellowstone this winter and was wondering how to keep the camera and lens from fogging up when I’m in and out of a warm car? I know I should keep as much of a constant temperature as possible. I’m sure my husband will not appreciate the idea of no heat in the car... it is quite cold in Yellowstone.. so do you like wrap it up in a blanket before getting back in or what? We have a Jeep so no trunk.. Thanks for any suggestions!

Try here for your thoughts.

https://blog.irixusa.com/18-snow-photography-tips/?utm_source=Pixany+Distribution+LLC&utm_campaign=e6e905b825-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4cedba2015-e6e905b825-314355321&goal=0_4cedba2015-e6e905b825-314355321&mc_cid=e6e905b825&mc_eid=ef8fe4f3d1

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

A warm camera isn't going to fog up as it cools in use, It will fog up when you return to your nice warm car, put your camera up by the defroster or down by the heater, It will defrost and warm the camera and there you go, now summers are a different story, I leave off the ac. at the beach...cold cottage to hot beach not so good, that's when I leave it outside but protected in just a Domke Bag, never a problem with a Nikon.

CalvinB Loc: Cookeville TN

I believe jerryc41 had the right idea. using your camera outside in freezing weather will not hurt the camera but bringing it back inside the warm car will cause condensation to form on it and in it if it is not weather sealed. the ziplock bag prevents the condensation from forming on the camera itself thereby creating a weatherproof seal. your camera can then warm up inside the car protected from moisture. When you get out of the car again just take it out of the bag, no moisture will condense on it as it freezes. Let the bag freeze as well, don't leave it in the car to absorb moisture if you leave it unsealed.