How do people avoid condensation on longer shoots? I was shooting a simple 2hr gig last night and had the start of some condensation build up. Am planning an almost double length shooting period for another shoot planned for next week.

Any pointers would be cool.
Cheers,
mark.

There are heaters for astronomy demands that you can use to warm up the lens a bit.

Google search for "dew heater". I think there is a company called Kendricks that is on the market. You can also search for "diy dew heater" or "home made dew heater"

Maybe my review about a lens heater helps a bit:
http://www.insomnia-dreams.com/review-le...ed-lenses/

Hey thanks guys, great community spirit. Will check out the suggestions.

Cheers,
Mark.

I've got the heater band ordered and on the way from Germany so thanks for the heads up.

http://www.insomnia-dreams.com/review-le...ed-lenses/

Now looking to source the power pack here in Bali where I live will be a bit of a challenge.

Cheers,
Mark.

This post was last modified: 2014-04-21, 01:57 by RWM-MEDIA.

I'm glad to help you with my little review and you find a good power pack!

Hey, you live in a beautiful spot! Years ago I was there in Ubut and on Lombok island. Wish I could be there now!

Rudi

A few nights ago I just used a handwarmer stuck to the lens with a rubber band and it worked perfectly, the conditions were pretty extreme as well, -1 degrees with low cloud swirling by in the 30km winds so it was very wet and cold, didnt get any fog etc on the lens.

A few nights ago I just used a handwarmer stuck to the lens with a rubber band and it worked perfectly, the conditions were pretty extreme as well, -1 degrees with low cloud swirling by in the 30km winds so it was very wet and cold, didnt get any fog etc on the lens.

This is exactly what I used last year in my time-lapse shoot in New Zealand. I simply wrapped the hand warmer with a cloth towel and then placed the hand warmer beneath the lens.

This post was last modified: 2014-07-15, 21:47 by Melani.

Great suggestions guys. I had the same problem of condensation forming halfway through the shoot while doing a star time lapse on a trip. I live in a dry climate and it was not something I had come across before.