How to protect your camera from freezing when going to Xuexiang?

The scenery in Xuexiang is very beautiful, so many friends go to take pictures. However, the climate in Xuexiang is relatively cold, so when you go out with a camera, the temperature of the camera will be too low, which will also cause damage to the shooting. It has a certain impact, let’s take a look at how to solve it.

Not only in Xuexiang, the winter temperature in Northeast China is very low, such as Harbin, Jilin's Rime Island, Changbai Mountain, Mohe, etc. If you go to take pictures in these places, it is best to bring a cold-proof cotton cover for your camera. One is to maintain the temperature of the camera and prevent the battery from losing power too quickly. The other is to prevent snowflakes from falling into the gaps of the camera on snowy days. The other is to protect the hands from the cold (it is definitely inconvenient to take pictures with thick gloves, and it will be really cold if you take off the gloves). hand). This one is sold in Taobao and other major online stores, and it's not very expensive. If you don't use it often, you can buy an ordinary one for about a hundred yuan.

Of course, this is generally for SLR cameras. If it is an ordinary card machine, try to put the machine inside a cotton coat and take it out when you need to take pictures. Do not leave it outside all the time, as the battery will be consumed quickly.

As for the backup battery, I personally think it is necessary. In fact, depending on the temperature conditions in places such as Harbin and Xuexiang, if the temperature is within minus 20 degrees and there is no strong wind to cool the weather (that is, sunny and windy weather), a fully charged battery can last for 3 to 5 hours. (The premise is that you cannot use flash). If the weather is below -20 degrees, power outage will occur very quickly. Without a cotton cover, it is estimated that the power outage will take 2 to 3 hours. In fact, whether or not to bring a backup battery is related to each person’s shooting habits. Some professional photographers will bring spare batteries even if they are not going to such a place. If they catch up with good material, they may take pictures for several hours. A good picture may be fleeting. If the power is cut off at this time, it will be regrettable. . A battery doesn't weigh much, so it's better to bring it with you, just in case.

In addition to SLR cameras, many people now take photos with mobile phones. After many years of experience in traveling in the north, in alpine areas like Xuexiang, Apple mobile phones are really useless. I wonder if people in Alaska, USA, also use iPhones? When I went to Rime Island, the temperature in the morning was about minus 40 degrees, and my wife’s Apple 4S shut down after taking less than 5 photos after being fully charged. I put it in my arms and held it for 10 minutes until it returned to 80% power. I took a few pictures and then turned it off. I was using Samsung at that time, and there was no problem of fast power outage, so I could shoot normally. So when I go to Xuexiang in the future, I rarely use my mobile phone to take photos. Don’t worry if the same situation happens to your Apple phone while traveling in Xuexiang. It’s just like Apple, it’s not a quality issue. When taking pictures with a mobile phone, it is the same as the card camera mentioned above. When using it, take it out and take pictures. It is not best to put it in the pocket inside the cotton-padded jacket. Insulation is very important.

Another point is that when taking pictures, it is best not to turn on and off the SLR camera frequently (On|Off). Turning on and off is actually a very power-consuming action. The sensor will be automatically cleaned by default every time you turn it on, which actually consumes a lot of power. If you need to take pictures all the time, it is best to keep the camera on all the time. This will save power than turning it on and off repeatedly. This is my personal experience, but I don’t know if there is any scientific basis for it.

There is also the problem of slow frost when the camera is returned indoors. If you bring a cotton cover, the slow frost will be smaller. If you don't bring it, it's best to put it in a plastic bag and wait until the temperature of the camera has completely cooled down before taking it out. In addition, the most expensive thing on the camera is the lens. It is best to wear a UV lens with the lens. Even if there is moisture, the impact on the lens itself will be less.

In addition to cameras, I also want to talk about tripods. When using the tripod in high and cold areas, you must handle it with care, and do not move too much when moving the joints. Especially plastic parts will be very brittle when exposed to low temperatures for a long time and will break with a little force. Personally, I have deep experience. One was scrapped in Harbin and another was scrapped on Rime Island. The plastic parts of the tripod were broken.

The temperature in Xuexiang is very low, but experts often go to the Arctic Circle to take pictures. Just take good care of your camera.

First of all, you must do a good job of insulating the camera. If possible, it is best to buy a camera protective cotton cover; if you shoot outdoors for a long time, you can put a warm baby on the bottom of the camera;

Battery power consumption will increase dramatically under low temperature conditions. When the temperature is about minus 20 degrees, the durability of the battery is only one-third to one-quarter of that at normal temperature, so a backup battery is almost necessary; Storage is also very important. It must be placed in a pocket of your clothes and as close to your chest as possible to ensure the temperature of the battery itself, so that it can be used effectively;

Finally, take the camera back after shooting outdoors. When entering warm indoor conditions, you should first put on a waterproof bag, then put it in the camera bag and bring it back indoors, otherwise condensation will form due to the temperature difference.