How to Use a Camera in the Cold
How to Use a Camera in the Cold
There are plenty of opportunities to take great photos outdoors during this wintry time of year, whether you're hiking on snowshoes or taking a walk through a scenic area. See how to use your camera in the cold
How to use your camera in the cold1How to use your camera in the cold
It's the batteries that are cold, and the lithium batteries lose their power quickly at sub-zero temperatures, so it's a good idea to keep them warm when you're shooting in the cold. Generally it is close to the body to put a spare battery, the camera is not used when wrapped in a coat.
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Batteries
BatteriesThe physical and chemical methods of generating power from batteries are lost in low temperatures. This is especially a serious problem today with all automatic cameras that rely on battery power. Thus, when you take your camera and flash into the cold of a low-temperature environment, you estimate the loss of battery power. How should you respond to this? The first thing should be to keep the camera and flash (and their batteries) as warm as possible, especially outdoors. Try to keep them as close to your body as possible, for example inside your jacket. Try to keep them as warm as possible with your body heat, except for brief periods when you are taking pictures. Also keeping your camera warm will make it far less likely that the mechanical shutter won't work due to frozen lubricants. Next, consider the loss of battery power in the cold. How should you prepare for this? First of all, when out and about, you should carry as many spare batteries as possible. And, also keep them as close to your body as possible, for example, in the pocket of a shirt that is conducive to absorbing your body heat. That way, if and when your camera or flash batteries start to fail, you'll be able to replace them with warm, fresh ones.
Okay now that you're outside, is there anything else to do outside in the cold? Your goal is still to keep your camera and flash as warm as possible. For example, let's say you wait quietly for the appearance of wildlife on a distant hill. Set up your tripod, but if possible keep the camera in your arms until you are ready to shoot. In this case using a quick release head is very convenient. When you look at your subject, you can quickly and accurately place the camera on the tripod. A cold tripod will continue to work, but a cold camera will most likely not work at all.
We've noticed how those very power-hungry digital cameras often fail suddenly and very quickly when it's cold outside. There is no other way but to have more batteries on hand. As a conclusion, if you find that your batteries are failing, you should always have backup warm batteries.
Static electricity
What other problem (other than frozen fingers and snotty noses) makes photographers more miserable in the cold? Static electricity. If you live anywhere in the north, you're sure to run into this problem all winter long - if you walk on carpet, you get an electric shock when you shake hands, or touch a door handle. Static electricity is a problem only when it's dry. And, because cold air can't retain water vapor, cold weather means dry. So when you use your camera outdoors in the cold, when you load the roll (which is the same as if you were walking on a carpet), you run the risk of building up static electricity and, when the static electricity is strong enough, it can create sparking dates inside your camera making the film photosensitive to produce a gray haze. It's relatively rare, of course, but it does happen. We've seen it before and experienced photos being wasted. How can you minimize the possibility of this in cold weather? Load the film carefully. Use a manual camera and take your time going through the film. Use an automatic camera and avoid continuous shooting.
The most important thing to remember when shooting outdoors is to not freeze and to dress in layers. Wear layers. Get a good pair of boots. Bring a thermos of hot soup. (Coffee and alcohol ones don't do much to maintain body temperature). And if it's really cold, consider accessories, similar to skiers using plastic packs of chemicals that heat their hands and feet, or even electrically heated insoles. You'll need thick gloves, but that can be very inconvenient when pressing small buttons on a camera. So you also need gloves that separate your fingers so you can use your single finger briefly.
Shooting in the snow
What can you say when shooting in the snow? If it's just a light snowfall, just keep your camera in your arms at all times except when taking pictures. It wasn't that long ago that we happened to be outside taking pictures for a few seconds in a snowstorm with damp `snowflakes' drifting all around us. Such snowy conditions can damage the exposed parts of SLR cameras, especially highly electronic ones. Water vapor can damage the important circuitry that controls camera functions, and this is especially true for digital cameras.
We advise that when this is the case, do not use your camera unless it is protected by a special water-resistant device. Here are some accessories for divers that you can put your camera in a plastic container and seal it. The lens can be shot through a see-through optical glass filter, the camera is protected by the plastic container, and the lens is protected by the filter. We have these attachments not only for diving, but also quite suitable for storms.
Similarly, for snowy days you can use a waterproof "dummy camera" or a specialized waterproof camera. As long as the light is not too low, Kodak and Fuji's recent 800-degree film, should be able to shoot. Whether you use a waterproof hood or a waterproof camera, make sure that snowflakes or small drops of water are not obstructing the lens image. If necessary, wipe the lens clean with a lens cloth. We usually use old, old cotton clothing, or a chemical fiber lens wipe. If you take these steps, then you shouldn't have a problem taking a variety of photos outdoors.
Condensation
Now it's time to go back indoors, and this is where the problem of condensation arises. On a hot summer day, you've no doubt seen water vapor condensing on the surface of a cold glass of water. In the same way, when you take your camera inside, water vapor from the warm indoor air solidifies on the cold surface of the camera's lens and film. The lens is completely covered by the small droplets of water, likewise the film and the mechanics, the circuitry, the various parts of the camera's interior. You don't need water vapor - water! on your lens, or inside the camera. So how can you avoid this problem? Let your camera warm up slowly. Put your camera on a windowsill, or a cooler foyer for two hours, and let it slowly warm up to room temperature. You can even give your camera more protection. This is where the suggestion to wrap the cold camera statement in a plastic bag comes from. It's much better to insulate water vapor on the outside of the bag than to condense it on the surface and inside the camera. This is the way to protect delicate electrical components. In fact, it's best if you can cover the camera with a bag and leave it outside.
Take these simple precautions, and you can shoot to your heart's content in the cold outdoors. The penetrating skies that come with cold weather offer exceptional opportunities to capture wonderful landscapes. Don't be intimidated by cold temperatures approaching the Arctic Circle. Dress appropriately, take this little bit of advice, use your brain - and then act!
How to use your camera in the cold21. Canon
Canon is the undefeated brand of digital cameras in the East, and today, Canon Inc. is a leading manufacturer of digital cameras, compact camcorders, copiers, computer printers, steppers, and medical equipment. In the early years of its existence, Canon did not have the ability to manufacture its own optical glass and produced its first generation of cameras with Nikon's Nikkor lenses. The Canon digital camera lineup includes the Canon PowerShot, Canon PowerShot G, Canon Digital IXUS, Canon EOS, Canon EF Lens Mount, Canon EF-S Lens Mount and Canon EF-M Lens Mount series.
2. Nikon
Nikon is a subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Group. It has provided the photographic community with many memorable photographic products that are respected by photographers around the world. Nikon is one of the brands that made the first digital SLR cameras for NASA. Nikon's advanced technology, superior design and crisp imaging have made it one of the world leaders in digital cameras.
3. Sony
Sony has quickly become a world-renowned company with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art electronics. Sony's first Cyber Shot camera was launched in 1996, in the field of digital SLR cameras. Sony is the third largest manufacturer of digital cameras in the world.
4. Olympus
Olympus is a Japanese company specializing in cameras, medical, surgical, scientific and industrial equipment. The company has a wide range of products, from digital SLR cameras to endoscopes, ultrasound, electrocautery and endoscopic therapeutic devices. Products also include microscopes, industrial scanners, flaw detectors, thickness gauges, image analysis software, industrial video endoscopes and more. Olympus now also produces compact digital cameras and is the designer of the standard three-quarter system for digital SLR cameras.
5, Pentax
Pentax (Pentax) is a Japanese company, is - telescopes and CCTV optical systems and other sports optics series producers. Initially, Pentax was a subsidiary of Hoya Corporation, a Japanese glass manufacturer, before being sold to Ricoh in 2011. Pentax is known for its impeccable camera and lens technology and has provided the world with some very impressive DSLR models.