Monthly Archives: December 2013

Readying your Gears for -25 Degree Celsius

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Most Nikon Pro gears dwell in such weather rather comfortably, having proven themselves on my last half dozen trips in the winter condition. Nevertheless, there’s still some preparation that you ought to do prior to immersing yourself into the icicle wonderland.

Go ensure that all your camera weather seals are still effective and change them if its beyond 3 years old. Bring plenty of spare batteries and zoom your lens barrel gently in such weather to prevent premature fracture introduced onto the lens or actually sucking in snow flakes that melts on your lens barrel upon contact.

Personally, I will only shoot prime lenses in heavier snow for the same reason. Avoid switching the camera on and off as leaving the camera on will ensure all electronic circuits are operational and warm.

Jumping in and out of warm vehicles will obviously fog up your lenses, so keep them away from the vehicle heater whenever possible.