| Photo: AB Ferguson |
The Samartime Heat seeks many of us to see the nearest body for some relief to many of us. The beach can also be a place for stunning photos. Whether you are looking at dramatic sunrise or sunset, moody portrait, epic surfing or just documents your family on leave, the beach has a lot of photographic ability. But it also has the ability to wreak havoc on your camera gear for salt water and sand.
Just because salt and sand on your camera can be hard, it does not mean that you have to leave it at home, though. As long as you take some precautions and know the dangers, you can keep your camera safe by receiving beautiful photos on the beach.
Beach danger for your camera
The beach is a fun place to bring your camera, but salt water and sand are rigid on gears. What do you need to see to take photos on the beach.
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When you have children or pets on the beach, the sand is particularly prone to find everywhere. Photo: AB Ferguson |
Sand is enemy
Sand is very brightly like; It becomes everywhere, and once it is there, it can be difficult to get rid of it. When it comes to sand on the camera gear, it is just more than an annoyance; This is also dangerous because the sand is extremely abrasive. There is a reason that after all, things are used to smooth and shine.
Sand can cause many problems with your camera gear. It can scratch the glass on your lens, Close zoom or focus rings And jam button and dial. If it manages to enter your camera, it can also harm your sensor. Because of that, it is important to try its best to keep the sand away from your camera and lens.
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The waves can be unexpected, and the resulting salt is hard on spray gear. Photo: AB Ferguson |
Salt water is also problematic
The ocean-visitors have another element: salt water. On freshwater beaches, it is relatively easy to keep your camera away from the lake. And if some water is found on it (provided it is not a full bath), then there will be no bad to wear your camera. Salt water is another story.
Salt water is highly corrosive. It accelerates erosion of both metal parts and electronic components, possibly causing short circuit. The damage is not limited only when it becomes wet, either. If the camera is ignored and released on the camera, salt water can continue to dismiss your camera, which can cause more damage over time.
How to keep your camera safe on the beach
While sand and salt water pose a significant risk for your camera, there are ways to protect your gear. As long as you take some precautions, you do not have to leave those beach photos.
Do not set your camera down
First and foremost, never set your camera in sand. It is even risky to place it on a towel spread over the ground. This is a certain way to get sand where it should not happen. If you need to keep your camera down, place it inside a seal bag or container (such as ziplock, dry bag, or zipd camera bag). You can set it to a raised chair or high cooler if it is only for a brief (supervised) moment, but the key is to keep it away from any place that can kick or blow the sand.
If you are trying to take very few-angle long exposure or other situations when the camera does not work, do not set your camera on just sand. Instead, use one Ground pod Or a tripod that allows for low angles. Do not forget to watch your camera closely in such situations, though. You do not want someone to accidentally kick the sand on their camera, or to come up to the tide and print the corrosive salt water on their gear.
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Changing the lens on the beach due to sand and salt spray is risky. Photo: Michelle Clarke |
Do not change the lens on the beach
Convert the lens out In general, debris on your sensor may be the result, but you should avoid changing the lens on the beach. This is especially important if there is no air that can blow sand or salt spray in your camera. If you have to swap a mid-shooting mid-shooting, it is best to do so in your car, a beach change room or any other shelter site that can keep sand and salt out of the picture (literally and rhetorically).
Choose the right lens
Lens selection is also important. Many zoom lenses have telescoping components, and some lenses extend or retreat when concentrating. If the sand gets stuck in those areas, it can damage or block gear units. Best of all, it can occur in some crunching when twisting zoom or focusing rings; The worst, it can completely jam those parts. As a result, it is safe to select a prime lens with internal focus or zoom lens with internal zoom.
Keep your hands clean
Make sure you use clean hands to handle your gear. This can be difficult to do, but if you are playing in sand or water and then pick up your camera, all that sand will move to your gear. Ideally, you should rinse your hands with fresh water so that you are not transferring salt to your camera, but at least make sure that your hands are completely sand-free before handling your gear.
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| Photo: AB Ferguson |
Stay away from waves
The most obvious thing to escape is that the waves are crashing on your camera. Although it can be attractive to put the camera closer to the waves coming to dramatic photos, a saltwater bath is not a good idea for your camera. The waves may be unexpected, and you do not want to be caught by a wicked wave. If you want to be right in action, a underwater housing would be best.
Similarly, make sure you pay full attention to the data while staying on the beach so that you accidentally do not leave your gear in a place that will eventually be under water.
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Over time, it is necessary to completely clean after the beach to keep your camera in good condition. Photo: AB Ferguson |
Take time to clean your gear later
Salt water can cause damage, even if no wave washes on your gear. Eventually, salt spray can travel a few miles from the beach. Even if you keep your camera well away from the waves, it will require some cleaning after traveling to the beach to prevent rust and rust.
To clean your camera after a trip to your beach, start using a bulb blower to gently remove the sand. If you have sand on your lens, do not close it, as it can scratch the glass. Then, moist a towel with fresh water and wipe your camera. You may also need to use lens cleaning solution and microfiber cloth to clean salt spray from the front element. Finally, with any moisture, make sure your camera is completely dry and is free from salt remains before storing it.
