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Canon EOS Rebel SL1
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon
 07/08/2006 04:58:29 PM · #1
I've had a problem a few times where the front of my lens fogs up because it's come from a cool AC car or house and the outside air has humidity around 90%. I have to wait around for my lens to "warm" up to get rid of the fogging. If I wipe off the moisture, it comes right back until the lens has reached air temperature, about 90F. Takes about 10-15 mins to warm up.
I've missed tons of shots because of this and I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas to help combat it.
 07/08/2006 05:03:43 PM · #2
hair dryer, or put your camera outside 15 min before you start shooting...there's no magic way really.
Pentax K10D
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 07/08/2006 05:05:58 PM · #3
Get some desiccant/silca gel. Those packets that say "Do not eat" that comes with all electronics.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens
 07/08/2006 05:11:45 PM · #4
I can't offer any advice but it reminds me of a recent experience I had. I went into a shop to enquire about the Pentax W10 (waterproof to 1.5 meters). They had their demo camera sitting in a bowl of water in the window and that was the one they gave me to try. It came on alright but after a few minutes it started misting so badly it was unusable, so the guy took another one out of the box.

I haven't made a decision yet, but despite that, I'm still considering buying that camera. And the shop no longer keeps it in the fishbowl.
 07/08/2006 05:13:21 PM · #5
You could carry your camera in the trunk of your car, if you are going to a shoot.

Really, there is no way to stop this from happening, besides being prepered to let your camera warm to outside temps.

Hell, my glasses fog up here whenever I step outside and usually take 2-3 minutes to quit fogging.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 07/08/2006 05:18:40 PM · #6
What a bunch of wimps. :)

In summer (right now) out here in Phx I have to take my camera around in an ice chest. That is because the average high temperature is over what the camera can handle. The heat (average around 105-106) will fry the electronics. The camera totally freaks out in this heat if not cooled.
 07/08/2006 05:21:49 PM · #7
Originally posted by stdavidson:
The heat (average around 105-106) will fry the electronics.


Just be glad you don't have 95+% humidity to go with those 100+ temps. :-)
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