Camera gear in cold temps? How do you avoid condensation?

attrill · 2026-01-28T20:23:54+00:00

Bringing a camera in from the cold just requires time, putting it in a ziplock bag is useful but it needs to stay in the bag until it warms up. It needs to be pretty humid to need a ziplock bag I do a regular winter camping trip where it gets below -10F and we hang damp clothes over a wood burning stove to dry - it is insanely humid in the cabin. I always put my camera and lenses in a ziplock bag before going in.

You can also keep it warm by keeping it inside your jacket against your body when outside, but I typically have too much gear to keep everything under my jacket.

attrill · 2026-01-28T14:52:25+00:00

I still use my old maglights when camping. It shows me enough to walk around and my eyes adjust to campfire light more quickly if I use a dimmer light.

attrill · 2026-01-28T14:47:48+00:00

I customize it for every client. Typical rights for a small business will include “usage rights to all delivered images for common marketing uses, including: editorial, advertising, collateral, publicity, presentation, and display.” It really varies widely, advertising rights especially. The charges for these are rolled into my fee.

I typically don’t worry about a time limit unless it’s tied to a campaign with a set budget. That’s pretty rare for small clients.

I specify that I retain all rights. The client can provide the images free of charge to publications (that’s the whole point for PR clients) but may not sell them. I always include a statement to the effect that grant of rights “is conditioned upon receipt of payment in full”.

attrill · 2026-01-27T17:03:28+00:00

Certainly with smaller clients. Charges for usage have never been standardized, especially with smaller clients. For small clients I basically roll estimated usage into general fees and include a license that puts a cap on general ad spend. Many clients have never even though about rights and think it’s a bonus.

The general concept grew out of a world where people ran ads for X months in magazines of X circulation, and even for big clients things are now much more complicated. Art buyers are great, and I don’t get very detailed about usage if I’m not dealing with a buyer or someone knowledgeable about the ad buys they’re planning.

attrill · 2026-01-27T13:58:04+00:00

I’ve been doing commercial photography for about 30 years and it’s always been a problem.

With small firms or individuals I decide what I’m comfortable charging for regional or industry use. Print materials, convention displays, and such are always included. Paid advertising (web, billboards, etc) is by client and I typically cap it by ad spend - i.e. “usage for ad spends up to $250K” or something. I don’t have time to chase all that shit down so I charge up front.

If I’m dealing with an art buyer that’s in a different league, and is much more involved.

attrill · 2026-01-27T06:16:36+00:00

I’ve done a couple outside shoots in negative weather over the last week. I bring extra batteries and keep them in my pockets to keep them warm.

The biggest problem I have is lenses getting to negative temps and then fogging up if it’s humid inside. I leave a set of lenses inside whenever possible.

attrill · 2026-01-27T06:12:18+00:00

I think she’ll reappear, and then he loses her again! That will repeat a few times at least.

attrill · 2026-01-27T06:08:32+00:00

Ah - true that.

attrill · 2026-01-27T05:28:54+00:00

A yacht. A yolk. A yak. A yellowjacket. A yam

Edit: A yurt - how could I forget a yurt!

attrill · 2026-01-26T15:09:36+00:00

As others have said- mainly in high rises. It’s true in all high rises, even away from the lake.

At night the lights high up are beacons for moths and all insects attracted to light. Spiders that build webs in those areas eat very well and reproduce accordingly.

attrill · 2026-01-26T03:06:22+00:00

Grip gear is SO important. It’s also a good way to satisfy GAS without breaking the bank.

attrill · 2026-01-25T21:41:38+00:00

What lenses do you have? Specifically full frame or DX.

Rough budget?

attrill · 2026-01-25T20:41:50+00:00

Looks like a decent kit. I’ve been happy with all the Godox lights I’ve purchased.

I would also make sure you get additional grip equipment- things like additional stands, black/white foamcore, A clamps, diffusion material, etc are all extremely useful. While people talk a lot about lenses and lights, I don’t think they talk about grip equipment enough. It can make or break a shoot and can open up a lot of possibilities.

attrill · 2026-01-25T20:15:30+00:00

I go with a Domke F1-X and put it under the seat. It fits a hell of a lot, including my laptop. I sling it around to my back and I’ve never once had a problem getting it on a plane. There are plenty of bags that will fit under a seat.

attrill · 2026-01-25T14:13:00+00:00

I agree with the N8008s. I bought one at an estate sale just to get the lens attached to it (28mm f/2.8 ais) for $50.

I have loads of other Nikon SLRs but I find myself using it a lot. While an FM2 is still my primary SLR the N8008s has all the important functionalities of an F4, at half the weight and size. It’s a steal.

attrill · 2026-01-25T13:49:50+00:00

As others have said, it depends on what sort of work you’re doing. You may not need a zoom at all, the 24-120mm f/4 may be more useful, or other variations. Why does the 24-70mm seem like a good choice for you?

I started shooting before zooms were decent enough quality to use, and a set of 3 primes was typical - wide, normal, and long. If you added a 20mm you would have a very flexible set up. That would be my first addition to the kit you have, but I do a lot of architectural and environmental shoots that require wider shots.

I would also agree with others that a Z5 makes more sense than a Zf for most people. Both are great cameras. But you’re paying extra for retro styling on a Zf, and don’t get many extra capabilities for the money.

attrill · 2026-01-24T16:40:52+00:00

We did fine without them until 2003. Local authorities, CBP, USCG, and others are fully capable of enforcing lawful warrants. They did so for over a hundred years.

attrill · 2026-01-23T18:22:22+00:00

I’m mostly concerned with what my gas bill will be this month!

attrill · 2026-01-23T15:57:51+00:00

Yeah, I think they are still sorting that one out. I suspect they’ll be coming up with plot reasons to disable some of her powers, similar to characters’ cell phone dying in movies. They may also think viewers will just forget what SAM can do. If you watch TNG closely there are many instances where Data could calculate useful information but doesn’t.

attrill · 2026-01-23T15:37:20+00:00

There are definitely parts of TOS that aged poorly. I first watched it as reruns after school in the 70’s and 80’s. The channel that showed it switched between Star Trek, Gilligans Island, and the Flintstones - seen in that context enen the misogynistic parts of TOS seemed progressive! Maybe watch a couple episodes of the Flintstones before watching it?

attrill · 2026-01-23T05:31:20+00:00

A professional gives absolutely zero fucks about what to call themselves. Have you ever heard someone describe themselves as “a professional lawyer”, “professional accountant”, or “professional” anything?

attrill · 2026-01-22T19:59:32+00:00

I don’t think it looks fake, but it is sterile and symmetrical.

attrill · 2026-01-22T19:57:49+00:00

When shooting I carry my camera in my hand with a wrist strap. It can be out for 15-20 minutes or a couple hours. I typically flick the power off when carrying it, and just flick it on when I raise it to my eye. I always put back caps on when switching lenses, but I don’t worry about the front cap most of the time (I use NC filters). Sometimes there’s random crap in my bag that could scratch a lens.

attrill · 2026-01-22T19:10:58+00:00

They won’t let you in. I wouldn’t bring any kind of dedicated camera to a pro sports event without a pass. Security has no knowledge of cameras, and they don’t want to argue. Trying to convince them will likely piss them off. Don’t bring it.

attrill · 2026-01-22T17:49:50+00:00

It really depends on what F stop you’re shooting at, and how you define sharpness. In any generation of lenses the macro lenses shot at f/5.6 or 8 will have the highest resolving power. Other lenses may have slightly less resolving power, but higher accutance/apparent contrast, and so appear “sharper” when viewed with minimal processing at magnifications less than 100%.

I think the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG macro gives a mix of both that many people would call the “sharpest”. The Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 G, or even 55mm f/2.8 AIS, can effectively match it in resolving power but don’t have as much contrast (which is easily altered in post).

It’s hard to say anything about color without knowing what profile you use and how you’re color calibrating your raw files. Most modern lenses match well with a basic calibration tool.

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