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What precautions should I take when taking a camera into humid conditions?
My camera's manual warns about sudden changes in temperature, but there are a few cases when I can't see how to avoid this.
These include entering a reptile house in a zoo, or a trip to tropical ...
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Shooting on the beach: is it dangerous for my equipment?
To what extent it can be harmful for a camera and lens to take shots when being on the beach? I mean the influence of beach sand on the gear. What precautions should be taken to prevent any bad ...
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What will happen to a camera if it is taken to an environment beyond its operating temperature?
I notice that most camera have operating temperature of 0 degree Celsius to 40 degree Celsius. As for weather-proof camera, they can usually operate at -10 degree Celsius to 40 degree Celsius.
So, I ...
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How can I hasten the safe transition from air conditioning to hot/humid outdoors?
I have often been thwarted by condensation when an outdoor grab-shot opportunity presents itself. The only cure I know is to wait for the glass to warm up. My question is, what can I do to hasten the ...
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What environment to store photographic gear?
I currently store my gear in a mansard, which is above my flat in the attic floor, and that I use as workroom too (Computer, NAS, and so on). In summertimes temperature may climb above 30°C/86°F and ...
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Can condensation be formed in the camera sensor?
When entering a hot place after leaving a cold place, some condensation can be formed in the lens and manufacturers recommend you to avoid using the equipment in this state.
So, if condensation can ...
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How much does heat degrade old movies and slides?
I'm hoping some knowledgeable person on here can help me with this. Several years ago a family member dropped off tons of boxes of old 8mm and 16mm movies and slides, mostly from the 1960's and 70's, ...
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How to deal with heat concerns when doing timelapse on a roadtrip?
I am going on a roadtrip through Europe in a few months, and I want to do a timelapse from start till end.
I am concerned about heat issues though, as I am planning on mounting the camera on the ...
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What is the best way to prevent lens fog in humid climates, also what can I do to get rid of the fog in a hurry when it does fog up? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What precautions should I take when taking a camera into humid conditions?
I'm used to shooting in cool dry climates. I recently took a trip to Central America. Every ...
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Will keeping the lens on-camera help protect from dust and fungus?
If I keep the lens on the camera will it be protected from dust and fungus? I keep my Nikon D5100 fitted with the lens in a plastic bag together with some silica gel.
Is that enough to protect it?
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What battery types are suitable for low temperatures and high altitudes?
I do some high altitude (4-4.5k metres) trekking. At night this can lead to very low temperatures (down to -20oC). My choice of battery type for my camera is lithium ion, or rechargeable lithium ion. ...
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How to protect my gear after moving to a humid area? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What precautions should I take when taking a camera into humid conditions?
I recently moved from a desert to a more humid area. What kinds of things to I need to know to ...
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What will happen to a camera if the relative humidity drops to less than 35%?
What will happen to a camera that is stored in an environment with a very low relative humidity?
Will the camera crack, or what will happen?
Will it be the same for DSLRs, non-weatherproof point ...
