SLR camera winter shooting maintenance

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1. Battery

When we shoot in cold weather, especially when we are about to shoot on the dam in Inner Mongolia, the The temperature can be as low as ten degrees below zero. Although there are many beautiful scenes to shoot, the damage to the camera due to low temperature is not very obvious, but the battery of the camera cannot withstand such weather and will fall off. One solution is to use a cold shield to protect the camera as a whole.

With the development of science and technology, batteries are also changing. Nowadays, mainstream camera brands generally use lithium batteries. In a normal low-temperature environment, the battery will not suffer a lot of loss. But when the temperature exceeds the limit, the battery life of the lithium battery will drop rapidly, which will lead to the battery becoming less durable over time. So when shooting in more extreme environments, it’s better to prepare extra batteries! Note that batteries that have been used in ultra-low temperature environments must not be carried with you. Because the battery suddenly enters the pocket from a cold environment, it will quickly evaporate and form water vapor, which is likely to cause a short circuit of the battery. The correct approach is to put the battery into the camera bag. Remember! 2. Memory card

In winter, due to long-term strong static electricity and low temperature environment, the protective function of the memory card is very likely to be reduced, further leading to data loss. In order to protect the memory card, the first step is to reduce static electricity. For example, try to avoid wearing wool and other highly static-sensitive clothes when shooting. For example, before touching the camera, touch some metal objects to try to eliminate static electricity. Finally, you should avoid taking out the card repeatedly in low temperature environments. If you take it out, you should do it gently to avoid bending and breaking the card. 3. Filter

When shooting outdoors, the filter may freeze with the lens screw in low temperature environments. At this time, what we need to do is try to avoid spinning hard. Not only to protect the filter, but also because most filters are designed with a clamping ring to prevent the clamping ring from popping out and damaging the lens. 4. Tripod

Generally, the triggers, central axis locking parts, and pan/tilt knobs on tripods are mostly made of plastic. Generally, materials like this are easy to become brittle in low temperature environments, so when we use it outdoors, we should try to avoid the tripod quickly switching between hot and cold environments. For example, do not bring the tripod suddenly from a low-temperature outdoor into a warm room or near an air conditioner or heater; for example, do not use strong force on the knob when rotating the central axis to avoid breakage of the latch lock button and other parts. 5. Moisture-proof and dew-proof

When shooting outdoors, since the temperature of the camera itself is relatively low, as long as it enters a warmer environment,

the camera will form a barrier from the surface to the inside. layer of water vapor. Even though most of today's cameras are dustproof and waterproof, water vapor condensing inside the camera body will basically cause devastating damage to the camera.

Three suggestions to prevent condensation of water vapor. First, carry the camera bag with you. The camera bag is a better protective barrier for the camera and can reduce the condensation of water vapor. Second, take out the battery. In addition to causing a short circuit, the water vapor will also accelerate the corrosion and aging of the internal components. When the temperature difference is large, it is recommended to take out the battery; third, put the camera into a moisture-proof box. It is best to prepare a moisture-proof box to better protect the camera. 6. Anti-collision

In winter, sometimes rain and snow are very slippery, and it will be very distressing if you accidentally drop your phone. When necessary, try to hang the camera around your neck or shoulder. If you hold a relatively heavy camera for a long time, it is strongly recommended to wrap the strap around your hand twice to strengthen the stability.