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Given the current season change, I thought I would pose a question, which I'm hoping might help more than just me.
What concerns are there when taking camera gear out in cold weather?
Now, I have a thorough understanding of the potential dangers of thermal shock to any piece of equipment. Especially to equipment that contains mechanical components and different materials that expand/contract at different rates. I also understand the affect on things like the functionality of complex electronics in cold temperatures, ect.
Obviously there are some common sense things I follow. Such as letting camera gear, and other things, cool down and warm up at ambient temperatures, never rushing the process.
Are there any specific failures which can occur from cold exposure? Are there any other best practices when exposing your gear to extremes in temperature? I guess I got thinking about this because I worked a football game today and was watching all the photographers run around in the 25deg temp. I've also seen some used equipment for sale that specifically said "never exposed to cold weather". Can anyone chime in on this one?
What concerns are there when taking camera gear out in cold weather?
Now, I have a thorough understanding of the potential dangers of thermal shock to any piece of equipment. Especially to equipment that contains mechanical components and different materials that expand/contract at different rates. I also understand the affect on things like the functionality of complex electronics in cold temperatures, ect.
Obviously there are some common sense things I follow. Such as letting camera gear, and other things, cool down and warm up at ambient temperatures, never rushing the process.
Are there any specific failures which can occur from cold exposure? Are there any other best practices when exposing your gear to extremes in temperature? I guess I got thinking about this because I worked a football game today and was watching all the photographers run around in the 25deg temp. I've also seen some used equipment for sale that specifically said "never exposed to cold weather". Can anyone chime in on this one?