Tips in taking care of your camera equipment in Cold Weather

Tips in taking care of your camera equipment in Cold Weather

In countries with cold climate, one thing you can do for your camera is to try to keep it warm. Putting it under your jacket will reduce the chances of condensation occurring.

If condensation does happen, remove the battery and memory card from their respective compartments and keep the compartments opened until the condensation clears. During this time, do not bring your camera outdoors as it may cause any still-remaining condensed water to freeze.

When moving from a cold environment to a warmer location, a basic way to avoid condensation is to gradually allow your camera to undergo temperature changes slowly by sealing it inside a bag containing air with the same temperature as the previous cold environment which the camera has been acclimatised to, leaving it in there for up to a few hours.

This way, any condensation would form on the bag instead of the camera, while the temperature of the air and camera gradually equalises to that of the new environment.

It is also advisable to keep your spare battery under wraps as well such as in your pockets or jacket compartments with warm lining. Most batteries drain very quickly in cold conditions.

You may also wish to consult with your tour group organiser and get their opinion on the local climate conditions of the place that you are visiting. They may have years of experience in this area and could give some useful advice.

The above are general tips for shooting in cold weather conditions. Nikon cameras are used in extreme conditions all the time and will work properly if well taken care of. Nikon shall not be liable for any damages that may occur due to mishandling of equipment. Speak to your local technical office or service centre if you have further enquiries.