combating glass fogging in the cold

richard ide · Sep 21, 2009

Martin,
You would only look odd if you also wore the mask and fins as well.

Rick A · Sep 21, 2009

richard ide said:
Waxing the glass will prevent fogging.

Clean all your glass with "Rain-x" . This stuff really works--my bath mirror never fogs after use.
Rick

photomem · Sep 21, 2009

I have had good luck when shooting ducks in the dead of winter with the nikon anti fog cloths. One application lasts most of the winter. I think it is similar to the silicone liquid. if your local camerA shop does not have them, try a shop which sells nikon sport optics ( binoculars, scopes, etc.). Hope it helps.

pellicle · Sep 22, 2009

Hi

Vaughn said:
That's why I kept my camera gear (except the light meter) in my sister's unheated garage when visiting over Christmas. That way I can go out and photograph at any time. Temps are usually -10C or warmer.

keeping it outside makes sence as bring a cold camera inside will get condensation all over it, but I don't find it helps keep it from fogging. I find that a cold glass fogs instantly (and then freezes over) but while its warm its fine...

BetterSense · Sep 22, 2009

Practical anti-fog tip:

writing hidden messages on bathroom mirrors amuses spouses.

Ian Grant · Sep 22, 2009

pellicle said:
I hear good things about the satin snow

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Steve-Hopfs-Ground-Glass-Store__W0QQ_armrsZ1

I have one of Steve's screens in my Crown Graphic but it was quite dim compared to my Wista screen which is anall-in-one combination screen/fresnel , however with the fresnel I added to Steve's screen it's not far behind.

Ian

lxdude · Sep 22, 2009

ralnphot said:
Clean all your glass with "Rain-x" . This stuff really works--my bath mirror never fogs after use.
Rick

It's fine on glass, but be careful with plastic-it can damage some. As some ground glass is actually plastic you could have a problem.

combating glass fogging in the cold

richard ide

Rick A

photomem

pellicle

BetterSense

Ian Grant

lxdude

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