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Winter Camera Protection, White Mountains – When photographing in adverse winter conditions, one of my concerns is protecting camera gear from the elements. I find using products that are specifically made to protect the camera in harsh conditions to be beneficial. They do take some time to get use to, but are worth the investment.
During harsh weather conditions in the New Hampshire White Mountains, I use Camera Armor*, LensSkins*, and LensCoat*. And for down in the valleys and roadside I like using the Storm Jacket Covers*. These products act as covers for the camera and do a pretty good job at keeping the elements off the camera. The Storm Jacket covers are easy to put on and work well in all seasons. I use mine all the time when it is raining.
I keep a Polarizer or UV filter attached to the lens when in poor weather. Bad conditions usually means blowing snow, so I am constantly wiping the lens clean of snow. Doing this in less than ideal conditions can lead to accidentally scratching the glass in the lens. I rather scratch the $50.00 filter than the $2000.00 lens.
I do not make lens changes in harsh conditions. And I have tried using lens changing bags, but it is not worth the trouble. Separating the camera from the lens in adverse winter conditions is asking for trouble. So I plan ahead and use one lens the entire time. I find that either my 16-35 lens or 24-70 lens is the best option during poor weather conditions.
When you invest thousands of dollars into a camera, you want to protect your investment. And the steps you take to protect the camera in poor weather conditions will ensure that it functions properly for many years. And insuring your camera gear is a good security blanket and a must if you run a photography business. However, make sure you understand what the insurance policy does and doesn’t cover.
I know the frustrations involved in finding a good winter set-up, so maybe this blog article will give you some ideas. Just keep in mind what works for me may not work for you. All of the above images can be licensed for publications by clicking on the image you are interested in, and you can see more images of the White Mountains during bad weather conditions here.
Happy image making..
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Erin Paul is a professional photographer, writer, and author who specializes in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the New Hampshire White Mountains. His work is published worldwide, and publication credits include: Appalachian Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacker Magazine, and The Wilderness Society.
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Specializing in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, Erin Paul’s photography and writing focuses on the history of the White Mountains, and telling the story of abandoned places and forgotten historical sites.