The last couple days here in the upper midwest, we have had some of the thickest, most constant fog ever. I want to take my gear out and get some cool shots, but I am worried about the essentially 100% humidity. Shooting with a D7000, D5100 and various lenses.
UsseryG wrote:
The last couple days here in the upper midwest, we have had some of the thickest, most constant fog ever. I want to take my gear out and get some cool shots, but I am worried about the essentially 100% humidity. Shooting with a D7000, D5100 and various lenses.
Fog and snow both help simplify a scene. Here in Colorado we have fog about once a year, for about 2 hours. Fortunately we have snow for a bit longer. Get out and shoot in the stuff, it's magical.
If you are afraid of condensation, go get a chemical handwarmer from the local hardware emporium. This little bit of heat will keep condensation far far away.
A few years ago we had heavy fog over snow. What it did in the woods was magic.
I would be happy to hold your undies at the end of my fireplace lighter. Maybe the flames against a backdrop of fog would be really cool.
UsseryG wrote:
The last couple days here in the upper midwest, we have had some of the thickest, most constant fog ever. I want to take my gear out and get some cool shots, but I am worried about the essentially 100% humidity. Shooting with a D7000, D5100 and various lenses.
Am I safe? Tips and Tricks?
You would not believe the conditions I shoot in out here in the Dakotas. I love fog, especially heavy ice fog, the kind that hangs around for days at a time. I don't worry about it and it's never harmed a camera or lens.
If you minimize sudden and significant temperature changes for your gear then the humidity should not be an issue. Otherwise you encourage condensation.
No thanks!