Looking after a lens after a down pour
Ok, so I was out this PM with my Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 S. The heavens opened and both I and the camera got a bit of a dousing. I use neoprene camo cover on the lens and every thing is working fine - as you'd expect with a lens (and camera) that has a degree of weather sealing. However, other than striping the damp neoprene off the lens to allow it to dry, I am wondering if I need to do anything else to help keep the lens in tip-top condition?
Any tips welcomed?
Adam
Any tips welcomed?
Adam
Bag of rice to absorb any non-evident moisture?
Yeah I considered that Angie, I don't have any. I'd need a 5kg bag I reckon for a lens this size!
I did consider a container with some slica gel too - but I don't seem to have any of that either.
Like I say I'm not too worried as everything is working ok and the lens has weather sealing. I'd sooner be safe than sorry...
I did consider a container with some slica gel too - but I don't seem to have any of that either.
Like I say I'm not too worried as everything is working ok and the lens has weather sealing. I'd sooner be safe than sorry...
You could try a smaller amount of rice, Adam, placed in a cloth with lens in a zip locked bag. Leave in a warm place and any evaporation from the lens will be absorbed by the rice.
I have neoprene covers on my 70 - 200 and 20 - 500 and both have been caught out in the rain several times without problem. I just removed the neoprene, dabbed the lens dry with a microfiber cloth and left the lens in a warm, ventilated place.
Th only problem I have ever had with rain was mild corrosion on my SB910 flash's hot shoe contacts, after putting it away damp. I wiped the flash body but overlooked the contacts.
I have neoprene covers on my 70 - 200 and 20 - 500 and both have been caught out in the rain several times without problem. I just removed the neoprene, dabbed the lens dry with a microfiber cloth and left the lens in a warm, ventilated place.
Th only problem I have ever had with rain was mild corrosion on my SB910 flash's hot shoe contacts, after putting it away damp. I wiped the flash body but overlooked the contacts.
Mine go into my airing cupboard overnight after any degree of damp removing any camo covers, lens caps and protective filters.
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I have had warnings in the past about putting something which may be damp into a warm environment as this can cause mould to grow, probably better to put it somewhere that is dark but airy.
You can get a big bag of Silica Gel, it's used as Cat Litter and I got mine from Pet's at Home, useful to have in the house.
