Tag Archives: howto  Video Photo Tip ~ No Fog Camera Lens Photo Tip Friday ~ No Fog Camera Lens A nice quenching glass of ice tea on a hot day looks great with random beads of condensation refracting light and glistening in the sun. This same moisture phenomenon, however on our camera gear is not at all refreshing... 
another way to avoid condensing of moisture on cold lenses is to put them into plastic bag and tightly tie it before entering warm room it works for both – camera and lenses 
I had this happen just this summer. However an added problem was the humidity in the air. There was a light fog every morning, everything seemed kind of misty. I guess maybe there’s nothing that can be done with that??? 
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I’ve had this happen quite a few times – however, that’s when I get creative and incorporate the lens fog into my images – nothing like fog on a sunny day.
My main goal was to capture the sunrise. It did look pretty in the fog, because the light rays were very evident, I just had to keep wiping the front of the lens filter to clear it away. We were at the Gulf of Mexico and it was so humid every morning…as my mom says, “Air you can wear”.
AND thank you for your reply and advice!!! I sooo enjoy all of your tips! 
Andrzej, wouldn’t you have the same problem once you got the equipment out of the bag though? Maybe I’m not quite understanding your suggestion.
I think so. Once the camera is exposed to humid air, if it’s still cold it will attract the moist to it. The camera really needs to be warm, or at least the same temperature as the surrounding outside air. Now, if you’re using the bag to keep the moisture off the camera while you leave it outside and let the equipment’s temperature match the air, then that would keep it dry until it was ready to be taken out and used. 
It’s a problem the other way around: I was out making a timelapse video in a field during and after sunset with the camera very low (a tripod’s centre-column above the ground). As the temperature fell, dew formed and mist completely clouded the lens surface. I’m keeping it in the timelapse because the way it builds up still looks artistic, but there comes a point where it’s just going to have to fade out (to black or white, as yet undecided). 
Great idea! I’m also in Florida, and had something similar happen to me with a beach photo session. My camera bag was in the front seat of my car, and I had the air conditioning BLASTING. Very foggy images. So now, I put the camera bag in the trunk of my car so it gets to be the same temperature as the environment. Works well depending on how long I have to drive!  Walking Stick for PhotographersVideo Photo Tip ~ Walking Stick for Photographers Add stability to your hike and your photographs. Check out these well constructed walking sticks (made in the USA) online at Brazos Walking Sticks Photo Tip ~ If you have a photo tip or would like to have a photo question answered, send me... by Kent Weakley show 2 comments 
Gosh, I love that walking stick! My husband surprised me with a monopod for Christmas, but honestly this is better! Plus it would give me thing to keep the cows away when I am hiking!
Love the walking stick!! I need one.  Photo Tip (Video) ~ Camera Batteries and Cold Weather Video Photo Tip ~ Camera Batteries and Cold Weather Photo Tip ~ If you have a photo tip or would like to have a photo question answered, send me an email. Be sure to subscribe for free to this blog to receive ongoing great photo tips and... by Kent Weakley show 3 comments 
Kent, Great tip and vid…I learned this the hard way a few years back when I accidentally left my spare batteries in my car while I went hiking. When I got back from a day of shooting, the batteries in my camera were exhausted and there was an amazing sunset looming over the mountains. I quickly inserted my spare battery and tried turning on my camera…no luck. Took out the another spare battery, inserted it into the camera…no dice. Needless to say I was a bit miffed knowing I couldn’t get the shot. Now I carry a spare battery with me in my jeans pocket to keep it nice a warm and ready in a moments notice. Happy shooting! - Moose 
Another great tip, thanks! The length and topics are always perfect. 
Was able to put this suggestion to the test recently, and quite proud of myself for remembering it!  Video Photo Tip ~ Changing Your Camera Lens Video Photo Tip ~ Changing Your Camera Lens Two very simple tips that will help you eliminate annoying sensor dust. Try them out if you don’t already use these techniques. Photo Tip ~ If you have a photo tip or would like to have a photo question... 
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great tip, simple but well founded advice, just keeping the camera face down and turning it off, thanks for sharing!! 
A sensible basic tip, which I haven’t specifically thought of when changing lenses before. Could also help to blow/wipe any dust from around where the lens meets the body, before taking it off. Hopefully not dirty at the time, but may be worth checking this. However, do also need to avoid dust getting into the lenses when not attached to the camera body, or you might just create the problem that way. |
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Just kidding. Fog in the air (not on the camera) can be good. If you’re looking for big landscape scenes it might be a problem. Change your game plan and look for small macros and edges where light and fog are mixing. Pastures and flowers usually look great in fog, especially if you can see the fog fading in with the depth of field behind your subject.
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