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…  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… 
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! [Reply]
Love the walking stick!! I need one. [Reply] 
You’ve made Christmas shopping easy for me this year… a Brazos walking stick it is (or at least one gift)! I couldn’t think of anything else I could possibly buy for my boyfriend when it came to photography equipment, but this will be helpful in more ways than one. I know he will love it! Thanks. [Reply] 
Great! Glad to help. He might like to learn about Night Photography as well. Wink, Wink, Nod, Nod, [Reply]  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… 
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 [Reply] 
Another great tip, thanks! The length and topics are always perfect. [Reply] 
Was able to put this suggestion to the test recently, and quite proud of myself for remembering it! [Reply] 
wow what a nice post thank you for your awesome and informative post [Reply]  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… 
great tip, simple but well founded advice, just keeping the camera face down and turning it off, thanks for sharing!! [Reply] 
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. [Reply]  Photo Tip ~ Top 5 Reasons to Get the Shot Now Photo Tip ~ Top 5 Reasons to Get the Shot Now This flower, I thought was a weed, has been trying to communicate with me. Throughout the spring and summer, it grows all straggly and weed-like at the base of one of our dogwood… 
Some really good thoughts here. [Reply] 
I love this post, and I totally agree with capturing the moment before it passes by! [Reply] 
This is so true. So many times I’m there and I “see the shot” and don’t make the effort to capture it. I will from now on!!! thanks for the post! Now to go find that “weed”… [Reply] 
Hi Kent. Glad to meet you. [Reply] 
Great post! All 5 reasons are excellent. This is why I made a purse/bag that works as a camera bag and purse so I have it with me. If not, I still have my point & shoot. I’ll leave home without the cell phone before I’ll leave without my camera. [Reply]
I shoot with Nikon because I started with Fuji DSLRs. They use Nikon lenses and once I had a good collection of quality lenses I continued with the Nikon. [Reply] 
I always do this..I am so guilty of just letting it go and thinking “i’ll catch it next time.” I must make myself stop to get the shot. most of the time I am driving and it’s late and i couldn’t be bothered to stop.. I know I know I’m lazy. But I have actually missed moments in the past that will never be again and it’s pretty darn annoying. *makes mental note* stop for the shot, stop for the shot, stop for the shot.. thanks for the post. Cheers [Reply] 
Wanted to say how much I enjoyed this… and all your posts! [Reply] 
I remember a small beautiful waterfall in Santa Barbara. I was lucky enough to say to myself, “shoot it now! I went back a few days later, water had dropped, shot was gone. That was 5 years ago and nature has yet to duplicate that magical moment. But I am guilty of the opposite as well! Thanks for the timely reminder. Cheers Pat [Reply] |
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I kept my battery in an inside shirt pocket and did not use it until I was ready (camera too was snuggled in my jacket). No problems. I was quite happy! The last cold winter I can distinctly remember my battery power dying out faster than normal, not knowing why, being frustrated and constantly having to charge it. What an invaluable tip. Thanks!
by Kent Weakley
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
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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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BIGGGGG hair dryer!!!
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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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.
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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”.
I’ll have to look for opportunities to use to fog to my advantage.
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AND thank you for your reply and advice!!! I sooo enjoy all of your tips!
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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!
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nice article.. Thanks for sharing
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