Fuzzy focusing

[Collas]

Does anyone have any hints on how to avoid a steamed-up ground glass? I use a Paramo dark cloth and it seems to cause the GG and the loupe to mist over very quickly.

Nick

 

[pgomena]

Anti-fog agents for a car's windshield applied to the groundglass may or may not help. Some people suggest using a snorkel while under the darkcloth. If you search this part of the forum, you will find similar threads from the past.

Peter Gomena

 

[Doremus Scudder]

I've been known to hold my breath, coming up for air from under the darkcloth as needed. Of course, my ever-present cotton bandana is always good for a quick wipe of the gg when I do fog it up. Once or twice in the winter, when the condensation would freeze on the glass, I actually carried an ice scraper with me...

Of course, getting the camera dried off after shooting in these conditions is important too. Again, a cotton cloth and dry air inside the car help.

Best,

Doremus
www.DoremusScudder.com

 

[Martin Aislabie]

Keeping the Loupe in an inside a pocket or inside your Jacket helps

For the Ground Glass - the problem with clear itself given enough time as the glass warms up with heat from your body - but in the mean time a clean cotton handkerchief for wiping away condensation and/or a mini ice scraper depending on how cold it is.

Personally, when faced with such conditions, I find it best to have the Darkcloth open at the bottom at least at first and flap the Darkcloth frequently to promote ventilation.

Misting up inside the Darkcloth can be a year round problem depending on where you like - so its important to find something that works for you

I have had no success with a snorkel - it solves the breath problem but does nothing for the warmth and perspiration coming off your body

Martin