Protect your camera from humidity

[@DanCantero]

Do you know how to protect your camera against humidity? If not, you're in for a treat! In this video, we will discuss the different ways of protecting your camera from the damaging effects of humidity. Humidity can cause your camera to malfunction and even ruin your photos. Thankfully, there are several things that you can do to protect your camera from humidity. In this video, we will discuss each of these methods and help you choose the best one for you! If you're like most photographers, you probably take your camera with you everywhere you go. And while this is great for capturing impromptu moments and getting great shots of scenery, it also means that your camera is susceptible to the elements. One of the most damaging elements for cameras is humidity. High levels of humidity can cause condensation on your lens and sensor, which can lead to blurred images and even damage your equipment. Thankfully, there are several things that you can do to protect your camera from humidity. In this video I'm going to share with you everything that I do to protect my camera from the damaging effects of humidity. ================================= BONUS DOWNLOAD ADOBE LIGHTROOM KEYBOARD SHORTCUT GUIDE: --- bit.ly/3eK6QVL FREE Preset for you to download: --- www.dancantero.com.au/presets Come say hi on social Website www.dancantero.com.au Facebook facebook.com/DanCantero/ Twitter twitter.com/DanCantero Instagram instagram.com/dancanterophotography My favourite bit of kit As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Canon EOS 5D MK IV amzn.to/3ddGcmh Canon 1DX MK II amzn.to/2Ci0P3Y Fav lens of all time!!! Canon 35 f14. amzn.to/2V3TnQu Aputure 120D amzn.to/3fEIcWq Mavic Air amzn.to/30Zv5Lf

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

can humidity damage the camera?

[@DanCantero]

@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 Hi! Absolutely! humidity is really bad for cameras over time. This is why we need to protect them. Generally speaking, the more expensive the camera the better the weather seals.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

the humidity is ok with the lens though? only the body is humidity?

[@no-whereman1257]

Thanks Dan, very pertinent information and well articulated. First timer! I have subscribed and will be visiting your website. Be well.

[@DanCantero]

Welcome aboard!

[@barbararobson7969]

Thank you. I love your suggestions about Humidity.

[@DanCantero]

You are so welcome!

[@hermessonofzeus4462]

Hi great video. I’m heading to Sydney for a few weeks over Xmas. Is humidity much of a problem in Sydney compared to more tropical climates or do I still need to be super careful? Cheers .

[@DanCantero]

Hi sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Humidity can definitely be an issue in Sydney. Specially this year. You can expect it to be around 70%-80% most of the time. But to be honest, the last few years it's been a bit all over the place. Still, nothing to worry about as long as you take precautions. Just make sure to aclimatize the camera before using it and you'll be fine. Hope you enjoy Sydney. Let me know how it goes.

[@hermessonofzeus4462]

@@DanCantero thanks for your message, I’ve put a weather sealed lens on my weather sealed body ( Fuji xt3) might stick with that but have few shots I want to take that will require more than a 35mm if I get stuck I might walk into a well air conditioned store to change lenses thanks for your message , I appreciate it it !

[@AlexInF1]

Hey Dan, I have a question in regards to humidity. See I live in Florida and here in Florida it is extremely humid all the time. What should I do in my situation? I’m quite new to owning a camera. Expensive too in my opinion. Will I be only able to use 1 lens and never be able to change them outside?

[@DanCantero]

Hi! Love Florida although I haven't been there for a long time. Luckily, we have similar climate here in Sydney where 95% humidity is not unusual in summer. The good news is that you can definitely change lenses. The key is to let the camera and the lenses come up to temperature. If you do this you won't have a problem. Let me know how you go. Dan

[@JAF2991]

Great video man, I’m pretty paranoid about humidity and moisture as well. PS you sound like Alex Volkanovski my man!

[@DanCantero]

Ha ha! thanks for the comparison! If I only had his muscles!!!! :-) Yeah humidity is my kryptonite!

[@B.E.R.T.]

Thank you for the tips, I’d like to capture a Timelapse of the sunrise, but my lense stays foggy (Houston Tx.) 🤦🏻‍♂️ Now I know I need to put the cam outside about an hour earlier. Thanks again~

[@DanCantero]

Hey Adriens, I'm glad you found the video useful. Cheers. Dan

[@thequarantinecatholic]

Oh my goodness Houston is humidity central of Texas =( LOL

[@sureshk0505]

You are as paranoia as i am when it comes to changing lenses while being outdoors ! Great tip. Two bodies with the most required focal length, yeap thats the way to go.

[@DanCantero]

Ha ha!! Spot on. :-)

[@ozatwar]

Do you those USB powered lens strip heaters?

[@DanCantero]

Wow! I've never heard of these. I just googled them. They look interesting.

[@mikegordonbrasov161]

Great! Please, help with a doubt about freeze cold whether: the cameras are damaged in winter from below zero to minus 10-15 degrees (I'm in Norway). Are cameras damaged at these temperatures? In the instructions it says to use it at temperatures between 0 and 40 degrees. I have canon eos m50 mark2. They saying it because of the batteries, or because the sensor, lenses, electronics, screens, etc. get damaged? I know I have to bring backup batteries and keep them warm and also do not enter the house with the camera, before putting it in a sealed plastic bag to avoid condensation. But, just the fact of taking the camera out cold, would it harm it? Or you are safe, as long as we ensure a slow and safe temperature transit of the camera. Maybe put heating tapes on the Camera and lenses, like the ones on the telescope? Thank you

[@DanCantero]

G'day Mike, this is a really good question.The coldest I've operated my camera is around -5C. This was with a 5d mk IV and didn't give me any trouble. There are a number of things to look out for which you've already mentioned but let's go over it again. Battery is going to be the most important one. When they get cold, batteries just stop working. The second thing is condensation. I don't use a plastic bag. I just leave the camera in the camera bag for at least 1 hour after coning in from the cold before accessing it. Changing lenses in the cold is a no-no. As far as electronics go, a lot of them fail when they are exposed to freezing temperatures. This is not limited to cameras. The good thing is that in most cases, bringing it back to room temperature fixes it and the camera starts working again. Something I do in cold weather is to have my camera hanging around my neck under my jacked to protect it from the elements. As long as you are not walking too fast and sweating this should be ok but check for condensation build up every once in a while. Every time I've done this, I've never had any issues. A friend of mine did this whilst photographing in Antartica and he was fine also. I've never hear of using heating tape but anything that provides insulation should help. Also, materials like plastic and glass get more brittle so be extra careful with them. Lastly, the M50 is not weather sealed (as far as I know) so watch out for melting ice getting in between the seals. Anyway, hope this helps.

[@Rblx013]

I’ve shot at -33c in Alaska with a weather sealed camera (Olympus) it was fine.

[@explorewithminroy8365]

I recently brought a nikon z5 with 28 - 75 2.8 lens after few days it started getting fog and all pictures were coming foggy but when I brought the camera inside the house it used to go and all fog disappeared it happened everytime than I showed it to service center they told tht fog got trapped inside and they kept in dry cabinet after than I used it outdoors few times but I didn't noticed any fog but today I faced the same issue again when I went out it got fog but when I came back home fog went and I keep my camera in a air tight container with silica gels so now please tell me what I have to do will I need to buy the cabinet or what is the issue and permanently solution? Did anyone face the same please reply I am very worried it's only 1 month I brought the camera month.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

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[@DanCantero]

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