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In summer, the northern hemisphere is in full swing, and it has hot weather and a lot of sunlight. This means road trips and travel for many people. When you want your camera to document your journey and make photos on the way, summer trips can offer risk to your camera gear. Below you will find some suggestions to keep your camera safe and in order of good work during your summer road trip.
Do not store your camera in your car
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Locking your camera in your car can be risky for several reasons. One who already knows that expensive gear break-in and an ideal goal for theft. The last thing you want is to return from lunch to search for a broken window and your camera went away. We will advise your camera to store your car completely in your car.
While the potential theft is sufficient, heat heat is also very dangerous for your expensive gear. Cars can be warm to excessive temperature very quickly. Disease Control Center (CDC), the temperature inside a car can grow by 20 degrees Fahrenheit in just 10 minutes, even with a torn window. On 80 ° F day, you can reach 123 ° F inside your car in an hour.
Extreme heat is hard on things, and leaving your gear in such situations can cause damage.
Extreme heat is hard on things, and leaving your gear in such situations can cause damage. Electronics, plastic and rubber components, lubricants, sensors and batteries are all susceptible to heat damage. In particularly warm places such as Arizona and Nevada, cars can also be warm and can be hot enough to melt the plastic, which has a lot in your camera.
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The desert locations can be particularly hot in summer, so take extra care in those places. Photo: Michelle Clarke |
Even if the temperature is not enough to melt the plastic, they can damage the components in different ways and shorten the life of your camera. In addition, beyond potential damage, most modern cameras will be closed or sleep if they become too hot. You do not want to reach a wonderful approach and find that you cannot shoot a video clip or take a photo because your camera is very hot than being in the car. To keep your camera safe and shoot, whenever possible, bring it with you so that it does not sit in your roasting car.
If you should store your camera completely in your car, consider using an untouched bag or cooler without ice (you don’t want the cause of water damage instead of heat damage). It is also good that the cooler somewhere it will be straight out of the sun, such as under a seat or in the trunk. A well -padded camera bag may also provide some insulation. Then, be sure to keep your time as low as possible.
Avoid condensation and fogging
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If you are traveling in a humid environment, condensation and fogging are additional concerns. You experience your glasses or sunglasses while going out in or out of heavy air -conditioned places during warm, humid weather. The same is the same for your camera lens, which can leave you unable to take photos until it disintegrates.
Unfortunately, there is no quick improvement for fogged lens due to rapid temperature changes. To avoid the problem completely, you will need to allow your camera to gradually asscify, which prevents moisture from getting condensed on your camera (and inside). When going out of air conditioning, keep your camera in the camera bag, and wait until the temperature is equal, wait to open the bag. It may take 10 to 20 minutes.
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I like to hang on silica gel packets that come with shopping and toss them into your camera bags to help keep moisture in the bay. Photo: AB Ferguson |
Alternatively, you can place your camera in a seal plastic bag (eg ziplok), which will adjust faster than a padded camera bag. It can also help store some silica gel packs in your bag (either a camera bag or a plastic bag), as they will absorb extra moisture.
Sometimes, however, you cannot wait 10 minutes before taking photos. If you need to use your camera immediately, you can erase condensation with a microfiber fabric. This will return quite quickly until the temperature is equal, which can take a few minutes or more time, but you may be able to get some shots between wipes without least fogging.
A comfortable way to carry your gear
When you spend time in the car, hope you will have a lot of time to spread your legs and use your camera. When this happens, you will need a safe and comfortable way to carry your camera. Camera straps are very good when you do not need anything other than the camera, but a backpack or bag may be required when you need to be more with you or do not exclude the camera.
That pack There is no need to have a dedicated camera bagBut some way to store and preserve your camera is smart. If you are traveling hiking during your road trip, you may want to spend a little more time in view of how you will be Take your camera during those hikes,
Do not forget cleaning equipment
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| Photo: AB Ferguson |
Summer road trips typically mean a lot of external time, which can expose your gear all types of environmental hazards, such as dust, dirt, pollen, rain and more. A good set of cleaning equipment should be one, then. A bulb blower is the first tool we suggest, as it can clean all types of debris from your camera (inside and outside) and lenses without touching anything. This means that there is a limited risk of scratch or damage by pulling something on the surface.
A lens cleaning pen is also helpful. Most offer a soft brush on one side for more stubborn debris on their lenses and a non-length cleaning compound on the other. For more severe dirt, I also like the cleaning liquid and a microfiber cloth on the hand.
Take advantage of your car charging capabilities
Finally, don’t forget about charging the option in your car, not the safety tip. All recent camera models charge via the USB-C, and most modern cars offer USB ports that can charge your equipment. This is a convenient way to top your camera charge when spending those hours in the car, ensuring that you do not reach your destination with a dead camera battery.
