Winter Shooting Gear: by Finn O’Hara, Best Made Guide
As we head into the wooly winter month’s here in the North East, I’d like to pass on a few essentials in my kit that I think you might find of use in your own kit as you trudge into the 2012 wilderness.
Silica Gel Dehumidifiers
Don’t leave home without them! Heading to a remote destination in 2012 that would involve radical temperature shifts? Be sure to pick up a few Silica Gel packs, and stick them in your camera case. these little beauties absorb any moisture that may damage your equipment. Best thing is, they’re reusable: once they’ve done their job, simply pop them in the oven when they become saturated to reactivate them.
All Weather Camera Cover
Never get caught trying to cover your camera with a plastic bag during a rain/snow storm. A big waste of time. Get an all weather camera cover to help you out.
But DO pack your plastic bag when headed out to shoot in the extreme cold. Why? Well, when you shoot that great outdoor scene, and go to head back inside, your camera is going to frost up like crazy. So before you head back inside, wrap/cover your camera with that plastic bag. Then, step inside, and the moisture will wick away to the inside of the bag, away from your camera. Think of the inside of your tent in the same kind of conditions when camping.
Use Your Camera’s All-Weather Features
So you have a 5D Mark II, now what? Well, that camera is a beast, and it takes a beating. In fact, use it everywhere at all hours in all seasons. It has great all-weather sealing, so shoot it in the rain and snow (in moderation). I’ve used it uncovered in all conditions, and it’s never failed me.
