Timeline for What safety precautions should I take when taking photos in the snow?
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| Dec 27, 2019 at 18:09 | comment | added | jrista | My L lenses have had problems with condensation...AFTER being taken off the camera. There is a rubber seal around the end of L-series lenses, such that when mounted to the camera, they are moderately sealed. When you remove the lens from the camera, that seal is broken. For a very cold lens, once brought indoors, it is then possible for condensation to form in the lens. | |
| Nov 29, 2019 at 21:31 | comment | added | Skeleton Bow | From your answer (mainly the second paragraph), I get the vibe that if your lens is weather sealed, this is an issue that someone doesn’t need to worry about. However, I believe you mean the opposite, as in your comment down below you say that your L lens suffered from this problem | |
| Jun 13, 2011 at 17:05 | comment | added | jrista | @Chard: Yeah, the 7D should be fine in the snow. It really is the condensation you have to worry about. A little acclimatization time is usually all you need, but keeping moisture low with silica is good from a long-term perspective. | |
| Jun 13, 2011 at 3:20 | comment | added | Richard | Thanks for the advice, mate. Not too worried about taking my 7D to the snow now. I'm sure I can take care of it :) | |
| Jun 13, 2011 at 3:18 | vote | accept | Richard | ||
| Jun 12, 2011 at 16:39 | history | edited | jrista | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Jun 12, 2011 at 11:32 | comment | added | JamWheel | A good tip to add to this excellent answer is to remove the memory cards from your camera once you arrive at where you are staying but before you go inside, this allows you to start uploading your photos and work on them while your camera acclimatises. Reseal the bag once the cards are out and do as jrista has suggested - your car will have been warmer than outside too so that will also be a part of the transition on the way home. | |
| Jun 12, 2011 at 7:14 | history | answered | jrista | CC BY-SA 3.0 |