06-05-2010, 07:49 AM
[quote name='Hans' date='05 June 2010 - 01:49 AM' timestamp='1275698971' post='229']
Hi everyone, I got some concerns on D90 performance in snow condition. I've asked Nikon support about it but they can't help as they don't have any experience with these. So I need so advice, tips and trick from whoever got experience on these situations. Thanks in advance! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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I just recently acquired a Nikon D90, and planning to go to snow mountain for photo shoot. The estimated
temperature would be -5 to -15 degrees. I have never brought DSLR to snow mountain so I got some questions :
1. People says condensation will occur once I change environment from cold (outdoor) to warm (indoor), which
makes the glass in the lens goes foggy. So, to resume shooting I need to wait until the condensation (no fog
or fuzzy lens any more)is over and then I can use it again.
>Will these over and over condensation damage my camera?
>Any ways to prevent this from happening?
>Or this occurences is just normal and once its gone I can resume shooting ?
2. People says Zipped bag will help, is that true ?
Notes: I won't be shooting in harsh condition, I will go out in nice and sunny weather, clear skies <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Thank you so much in advance!
Kind regards,
Hans
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Dear Hans,
I can confirm that zipped bags do work. As Lars said, doesn't have to be a Ziplock branded bag but be sure it's airtight else its pointless. I found zipped bags large enough to fit my Canon 40D with a 17-55 mounted on.
So, lifespan of your camera with regards to humidity if frequently used in the cold will depend mainly on how your bag performs. I suppose that if you can see that no fog builds up, then your camera is relatively safe and should endure that quite often.
Something else I don't see you mention about shooting in cold condition is battery life. Batteries tend to underperform in cold condition. It's very noticeable so you should make sure you've got several of them and that you keep them stored in a small pouch close to your body. Then you just cycle between "warm batteries".
These were just two basic tips I had experience with but something I don't know is the impact of cold on shutter & mirror box components durability. I suppose -10°c to -15°c is not so extreme?
Greetings,
S.
Hi everyone, I got some concerns on D90 performance in snow condition. I've asked Nikon support about it but they can't help as they don't have any experience with these. So I need so advice, tips and trick from whoever got experience on these situations. Thanks in advance! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />I just recently acquired a Nikon D90, and planning to go to snow mountain for photo shoot. The estimated
temperature would be -5 to -15 degrees. I have never brought DSLR to snow mountain so I got some questions :
1. People says condensation will occur once I change environment from cold (outdoor) to warm (indoor), which
makes the glass in the lens goes foggy. So, to resume shooting I need to wait until the condensation (no fog
or fuzzy lens any more)is over and then I can use it again.
>Will these over and over condensation damage my camera?
>Any ways to prevent this from happening?
>Or this occurences is just normal and once its gone I can resume shooting ?
2. People says Zipped bag will help, is that true ?
Notes: I won't be shooting in harsh condition, I will go out in nice and sunny weather, clear skies <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Thank you so much in advance!
Kind regards,
Hans
[/quote]
Dear Hans,
I can confirm that zipped bags do work. As Lars said, doesn't have to be a Ziplock branded bag but be sure it's airtight else its pointless. I found zipped bags large enough to fit my Canon 40D with a 17-55 mounted on.
So, lifespan of your camera with regards to humidity if frequently used in the cold will depend mainly on how your bag performs. I suppose that if you can see that no fog builds up, then your camera is relatively safe and should endure that quite often.
Something else I don't see you mention about shooting in cold condition is battery life. Batteries tend to underperform in cold condition. It's very noticeable so you should make sure you've got several of them and that you keep them stored in a small pouch close to your body. Then you just cycle between "warm batteries".
These were just two basic tips I had experience with but something I don't know is the impact of cold on shutter & mirror box components durability. I suppose -10°c to -15°c is not so extreme?
Greetings,
S.