Mark Peterson
(K=3452) - Comment Date 11/13/2003
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I haven't experienced that condition while I've been outside shooting. I shoot lots of things in the winter and also keep the camera tucked under my coat, but I have not seen any condensation on either a filter or on the lens. What I have seen is when you go inside from the cold you will experience the condensation. In that case, before you go inside, you can put the camera and lens (still attached) in a large ziplock bag and go inside. Leave the ziplock closed and wait for the camera to get to room temperature. Any condensation will be on the outside of the ziplock bag.
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John Bohner
(K=8368) - Comment Date 11/15/2003
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This may sound stupid but it sort of works. Yes the probelm is in going from cold to warm which usually includes dry to humid.
An oldtimer in Maine told me that I could keep my eyeglasses from fogging over when I came in from the cold if I walkd into the house backwards! The idea being that the air warms and humidifies as it goes around your head. It actually works some of the time. 'Course you have to be carefull waking backwards through a doorway. Maybe the ziplock bag IS a better idea. - J
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Christine Campbell
(K=2693) - Comment Date 11/15/2003
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John, just don't try putting the ziplock over your head... ;-)
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Scott Miki
(K=1063) - Comment Date 11/15/2003
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Condensation forms when a cold object is subjected to warm air...the temperature of the air drops at the surface to a point where it changes state, from a gas to a liquid, as you've found.
If you want to keep the camera in your jacket, and you're shooting in cold temps, it's pretty much unavoidable unless you treat the lens and filter with anti-fog products - not what you want to do. If you get a waist pouch (Lowepro, Tamrac, etc.) the temperature difference won't be so drastic, bcause it's only a bit warmer inside than the ambient air. The camera will still be protected, but it won't fog up. It's your body heat that's causing your woes. Lowepro makes some great AW (All weather) bags.
I read a blurb about an English photographer that was shooting penguins in the polar regions, and he kept his gear in an ice-chest outside his tent. The only thing he brought in was his batteries.
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Jim Ghiringhelli
(K=280) - Comment Date 1/1/2004
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amateur asronomers who own schmit-cassigrain telescopes (which I do )have the same issue and use battery powered wire heaters to provide enough warmth to remove it. Check out Orion Telescopes or other telescope dealers for such items.
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Patrick Ziegler
(K=21797) - Comment Date 10/12/2004
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I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I read your comment.. Great wit... Great portfolio too...
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Deb Mayes
(K=19605) - Comment Date 10/16/2004
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Dennis, I just had to add - invest in a microfiber cleaning cloth ($5 or less at places like Best Buy) and keep it with the camera. You are *always* going to pick up dust, condensation, pollen, etc., if you're outdoors. Stick the cloth in your pocket, and if you forget it and wash it with your jeans, no harm done. :)
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Daniel O'Byrne
(K=1157) - Comment Date 10/22/2004
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I wrap my camera up inside a plastic bag and seal it wait for a while for the temp to reach the same as where you are shooting and hey presto my condensation
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Daniel O'Byrne
(K=1157) - Comment Date 10/22/2004
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Sorry should read no condensation this is effective where it is hot and steamy but if you keep it warm and take into the cold the same effect so should work for that too on the same priciple
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James Bambery
(K=13421) - Comment Date 11/10/2004
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Dennis, I had the same problem the night of the lunar eclipse, the camera was a temp with the enviornment but the dew was really heavy or something, I just kept occasionaly wiping it off with a lens cloth then between shots put a shirt over my lens to keep it from misting up between shots. If there is a better way, I would love to hear it also.
Jim Bambery
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Andew Gondokusumo
(K=833) - Comment Date 11/23/2004
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I know this is not my forum, but I heard that the portable dry box will keep mpould away from your camera, but will it keep condensation away?
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