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Your Camera and the Elements

Parts of our state just received more than 15 inches of snow today. It’s a far cry from the 85-degree sunny, beautiful days we experienced while on vacation in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago. Luckily, my camera has endured the weather changes like a champ. (In fact, it has probably adjusted better than my body.)

Hot, cold, snow, rain… whatever Mother Nature is doling out should never prevent you from capturing images with your camera (digital or otherwise). However, if you plan to venture out into the elements it is a good idea to take extra measures to protect your valuable equipment. Condensation and freezing can destroy an expensive camera.

First, it is a good idea to invest in a well-padded, waterproof camera bag. The bag will go along way to help protect your camera from the elements and from damage sustained from everyday bumps and scratches. Filters are also helpful if you want to protect your lens even more.

If you are taking pictures outdoors and a sudden rainstorm approaches you should place your camera under a jacket or sweater or, if it’s compact, put it in your pants or coat pocket. I know a guy who carries a plastic bag in his back pocket whenever he is shooting outdoors. By doing so he is prepared for even the slightest drizzle. All he does is to place the bag around the camera and secure it with a rubber band after positioning the hole where the lens protrudes.

If you are shooting in extreme cold try to keep your camera as warm as possible. Likewise, if you are shooting in very hot and humid weather keep your camera out of the direct sunlight. If you are taking pictures at the beach cover your camera with light colored fabric so it won’t absorb too much heat. And whatever you do NEVER leave your camera or other sensitive camera equipment in your car when the temperature is extremely hot or cold.

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About Michele Cheplic

Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. She spent the next ten years as a television anchor and reporter at various stations throughout the country (from the CBS affiliate in Honolulu to the NBC affiliate in Green Bay). She has won numerous honors including an Emmy Award and multiple Edward R. Murrow awards honoring outstanding achievements in broadcast journalism. In addition, she has received awards from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for her reports on air travel and the Wisconsin Education Association Council for her stories on education. Michele has since left television to concentrate on being a mom and freelance writer.