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How to protect my D7100 on holiday / at sea?
I have a Nikon D7100 (which does seem to suggest it has weather proofing), the stock lens (18-105), and the 35mm DX f1.8G prime lens. All are transported in weather proof carry cases.
I currently ...
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How to better protect gear on snowy / rainy weather
I live in a very rainy / snowy part of the world. This is not a very good thing if you are a photographer (specially with your shiny new gear) since you want to take it out but might be prevented from ...
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Will my Ricoh GR1 be safe in tough weather for mountaineering photography?
I am planning an expedition up a 4000 meter volcano and I want to take some nice shots of the adventure.
At the moment I have two cameras. My Nikkormat FT, which is way too heavy and bulky, so I am ...
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How to protect lens from mist formation while shooting in places like beaches?
Usually when photographing cool breezy areas like beaches in the evening, I have experienced mist formation inside the lens. Once this mist formed, it stays there for at least an hour even after ...
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Is the Canon 60D weather proof?
Is the Canon 60D weather proof? I know it is not stated in the manual, but has anyone tried using it under light rain?
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What safety precautions should I take when taking photos in the snow?
I’m going to Queenstown, NZ in a couple of weeks and want to take my (very new, very precious) Canon 7D with me. I’ve done a little bit of research on how to protect my baby from cold climate (e.g. ...
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Camera bags for winter
Many people recommend putting cameras in sealed plastic bags when coming from winter conditions back to normal room temperature – see, e.g., here and here.
Certainly the trick works, but when you ...
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What should I consider when using DSLRs in cold weather?
What temperatures can consumer-level DSLRs and lenses typically handle? Are there any precautions one should take too minimize potential problems (e.g. condensating water)? What about moving in and ...
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How do you protect a camera and lens while photographing in rain or snow?
I've been trying to photograph lightning lately, as we have had some great storms in Colorado. I've had some difficulty getting a good vantage point, however, as almost all of these storms include ...
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Special Care for my Canon in the Alps
I have a Canon XSi, with the kit lens and a Canon 50 compact macro with the converter. At some point before the trip I also plan on buying a telephoto.
This coming January, I will be headed to ...
