COLD WEATHER ALERT!

Leaving electronic equipment in the cold weather causes condensation on internal mirrors, lenses, lighting equipment and other EXPENSIVE things. The camera lens can fog up, batteries will lose power more quickly than usual and condensation may form on all parts of the camera. The LCD and any other camera displays may flicker in and out.


When the temperature is at or below the freezing point, melted snow on the lens can freeze and potentially cause damage. Don’t breathe on your digital camera either as the water droplets from your breath causes condensation that can freeze. Wipe off any moisture immediately with a lint-free cloth.


Bringing a digital camera in from the cold

When bringing the camera inside from the cold, give it time to adjust to the room temperature. First put the camera in an unheated room for about a half hour before bringing it into a warm area. Also place it inside a camera bag to help minimize condensation.

If condensation forms on the camera, stop using it immediately to prevent damage. Remove the battery, memory card and lens cap, keep compartment doors open and don’t use the camera until the condensation evaporates.

It’s better not to take the camera out into the cold again until the condensation is completely gone. The moisture may freeze causing permanent damage.

So this means that another student can get electrocuted or broken glass that can occur from an extreme change in temperature. Second of all, equipment left in your car overnight can get stolen. We are living in very tough times and some people will do anything to get a buck.  So, keep valuables out of sight if you have to leave them in your vehicle momentarily.