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From: 2141smh@aluxe.UUCP (henning)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Cold Weather Photography (COLD SHOTS)
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Date: Mon, 24-Sep-84 21:53:21 EDT
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Posted: Mon Sep 24 21:53:21 1984
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From the keys of Steve Henning, AT&T Bell Labs, Reading, PA aluxe!2141smh

> The trick of holding
> the camera inside your jacket and the popping it out to take a shot is
> *BAD* because the lens will usually fog up due to the humidity near
> your body.

A few rules to follow when using a camera in a cold environment.

1) Always put the camera in a moisture proof container like a baggie
   before placing the camera in a warmer area.  Otherwise you will
   be coating the lens, shutter, electronics and film with water, lots
   of water.  When you can see a fog on a lens, it is WET.

2) Always carry your camera in a warm place like in your car or under
   your coat,  but do not break rule 1.  If you use your coat, you must
   place the camera in the baggie first.  The warmth helps the electronics
   and keeps the film from breaking.  If you use cheap lenses, it keeps
   the lubricant from freezing.

3) Before removing the camera from the baggie, make sure that it is at
   least as warm as the environment, otherwise condensation.

I have taken lots of picture on ski slopes, mountain tops,  above the
arctic circle, and these rules have always worked.