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How to protect your camera in bad weather

When it comes to ugly weather on a hike, to protect your gear all precautions need must be taken to keep your camera working by staying reasonably warm and dry. Here are some tips for guarding your camera against the elements. Instructions Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Plastic bags Shower cap Dry rice grains or silica desiccant packets Umbrella Towel Camera rain sleeve Steps 1 Step One  Click to enlarge In cold weather your first concern is batteries because they tend to have a shortened life span when used in low temperatures. Keep your camera's batteries in a warm pocket or glove whenever your camera is not in use, and simply place them back in when you are ready to shoot again. 2 Step Two  Click to enlarge Moisture in the air can also be a problem in cold weather. Wrap your camera in a plastic bag while it is in your camera bag and whenever it is not in use. You can also use a shower cap for the same purpose, they can fold up small and cost very little. 3 Step Three  Click to enlarge In the cold air static electricity becomes more prominent. A shock of static electricity can leave little lightning strikes on your film when advancing or rewinding. Try to unload static build up on your body by touching a metal object to release a spark on the object instead of your camera, and then you can advance or rewind your film slowly. 4 Step Four  Click to enlarge Perhaps the most volatile weather for your equipment is a rain storm. Covering your camera and lens with a plastic bag is a quick fix, but investing in a rain sleeve is much better. It is tailored to fit around the shape of a camera and will allow easier use of your camera than a wrapped up plastic bag. 5 Step Five  Click to enlarge Grains of rice or those little silica desiccant packets can be placed into your equipment cases to absorb any moisture inside. 6 Step Six  Click to enlarge Use an umbrella to shield your camera from rain or high winds that can shake your set up and blur the picture. 7 Step Seven  Click to enlarge Finally, always keep a dry towel with you. Chances are your equipment will still receive some moisture and you will need the towel for a quick drying.