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Jan 5, 2019 11:07:10   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
itsnoelb wrote:
Why do cameras of higher standards have to be black? Why not a lighter color like grey to help avoid some of the heat issue?


I can not answer that. All my cameras are black (Nikon, Canon, Rollei).
Probably to avoid light in from a wrong way...

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Jan 5, 2019 11:10:07   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
traderjohn wrote:
I guess beach pictures are not something you have an interest in. My wife has a greater interest in photography than I. She always had her camera at the ready whether at the beach or other vacations always ready to take pictures of children later grandchildren. She always has Nikon and our disposable income improved so did her camera model. She retired last year and our children bought her an A7R111 and a lens and some other stuff. That camera spent a lot of time on the beach this summer in direct sunlight. No problems in the past none expected. When I retired last December they bought me a case of Macallan Scotch. We have smart children
I guess beach pictures are not something you have ... (show quote)


I even could get some beaches photos. The sand here is so thin and white that I could
certainly get great images. Unfortunately I am heat intolerant.

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Jan 5, 2019 11:12:16   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
billnikon wrote:
NO PROBLEM, go out and shoot, shoot, shoot.


I am planning to go out tomorrow (very early morning, i.e. around 5 am)
to try some architectural images from my city's older part. Let's see...

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Jan 5, 2019 11:18:40   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
ppkwhat wrote:
Anhanga, I was born in Brazil, migrated to US 55 years ago, but traveled to Brazil many times all these years. I have photographed in the Amazon region, Pantanal region, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Campos de Jordao, and several other places like Sao Paulo and Parana in the Winter were is cold and humid. I had Nikkons, D70, D80 at those times and changed lenses from primes to zooms with absolute no problems. Today I have a D-300 as backup to my D-750 and took both to Brazil last year during the Winter. No problems at all with the cameras.
Anhanga, I was born in Brazil, migrated to US 55 y... (show quote)


Good to know. Cabo Frio (where I live now) is considered a part of the NE Brazilian semi-arid zone
buried in the SE region. I have some plans for taking photos after the season is gone, especially on
old buildings and factories. Nice to know that another member at least was born here.

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Jan 5, 2019 11:29:07   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
billnikon wrote:
Little history here. In the late 60's Nikon was getting many, many, many, requests for professional photojournalists for a black camera. WHY you ask, good question.
Chrome camera's and lenses tended to draw attention when photojournalists were working in a street or crowded conditions. We photojournalists resorted to covering our camera's with black tape.
Nikon listened and started producing black camera's, it soon extended to their less expensive camera's including the Nikkormat line.
Black coatings do not effect electronic components. Most electronic components heat up more than the outside temp.
You can shoot with confidence with Black, yes, it is beautiful.
Little history here. In the late 60's Nikon was ge... (show quote)


My problem was related to the electronics, indeed. I never use the LCD screen while shooting.
I do not do videos and my photos are normally one shot only. I will set some tests tomorrow.
Thanks a lot.

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Jan 5, 2019 11:32:39   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
Architect1776 wrote:
104F is nothing for a camera to work in. I used mine all the time even at 122F in the Phoenix AZ area.
Just don't let it sit in a car in the sun and when not actually in use have it shaded in a bag.
Otherwise most good cameras will handle 104F with no problem.


Cool ! Well, not in fact.
But I am getting more confident here. Thanks tons.

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Jan 5, 2019 11:34:52   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
camerapapi wrote:
Here in South Florida, where most the year the weather tends to be hot I have used my cameras without any issues. We do not easily have 104 (40 degrees Celsius) but I am confident there should be no issues using the cameras at those temperatures. The circuits are going to get hotter sooner but cameras have a safety device that will make them stop working if such a thing happens. If it happens let the camera cool off and start shooting again.
If your weather in Brazil is too humid I do recommend to use a desiccant to extract the humidity from ruining your cameras and lenses. Here in the USA I use a product called DampRid that I change periodically as it gets saturated with humidity. Periodically I expose the cameras to room air and to sunlight making sure that the cameras and lenses had a chance to acclimatize to the outdoor temperature.
Here in South Florida, where most the year the wea... (show quote)


Nice tips. I will search on line for extra silica sachets. Thanks a lot.

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Jan 5, 2019 13:19:29   #
Photocraig
 
traderjohn wrote:
I guess beach pictures are not something you have an interest in. My wife has a greater interest in photography than I. She always had her camera at the ready whether at the beach or other vacations always ready to take pictures of children later grandchildren. She always has Nikon and our disposable income improved so did her camera model. She retired last year and our children bought her an A7R111 and a lens and some other stuff. That camera spent a lot of time on the beach this summer in direct sunlight. No problems in the past none expected. When I retired last December they bought me a case of Macallan Scotch. We have smart children
I guess beach pictures are not something you have ... (show quote)


Mac25???????????????? Smart and well fixed, too.
C

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Jan 5, 2019 13:46:45   #
BebuLamar
 
I am not sure but if you go out with the camera and you do not subject the camera to any temperature hotter than you are yourself then it will be OK as long as you're OK. Actually it's the criteria I chose to buy my cameras. If the hot and cold weather (except water and humidity which I can be in water and the camera is not) doesn't kill me my camera should be safe.

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Jan 5, 2019 20:54:34   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
That's relatively nice weather where I live. I've been out photographing with my equipment at 48C. It's more difficult on the photographer than the cameras. Now, humidity is another story. With that, I've very cognizant.
--Bob
Anhanga Brasil wrote:
As I said for a new member, it is almost 40ยบ C here and that has been going for
more than a month.
My question: do you consider it safe to go out and shoot? Of course I mean for
the camera circuitry. Thanks a lot.

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Jan 6, 2019 10:53:59   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
BebuLamar wrote:
I am not sure but if you go out with the camera and you do not subject the camera to any temperature hotter than you are yourself then it will be OK as long as you're OK. Actually it's the criteria I chose to buy my cameras. If the hot and cold weather (except water and humidity which I can be in water and the camera is not) doesn't kill me my camera should be safe.


In fact I could not go out this morning. It was too hot for me by 6 am.

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Jan 6, 2019 10:57:30   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
rmalarz wrote:
That's relatively nice weather where I live. I've been out photographing with my equipment at 48C. It's more difficult on the photographer than the cameras. Now, humidity is another story. With that, I've very cognizant.
--Bob


The air humidity is too low here, most of the times. And, yet, the sensation of heat is oppressive.
I am quietly sat at my room and replying here sweating like a pig

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Jan 6, 2019 19:28:43   #
no nameJoe
 
I live in the California dsert and the temp in the summer exed 40 degree /120 f. Part of my camera kit includes a light colored to we'll chic covers the camera from direct sunlight and dust I found it helps to keep the camera a little cooler.

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Jan 7, 2019 13:09:32   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
no nameJoe wrote:
I live in the California dsert and the temp in the summer exed 40 degree /120 f. Part of my camera kit includes a light colored to we'll chic covers the camera from direct sunlight and dust I found it helps to keep the camera a little cooler.


Yep. Everything is "bagged" here. Some fake rubber household item get that
glueish touch and I do not want to see that happening to my humble gear.

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