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Wheat
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Hey guys. I'm hoping to start doing a lot of filming this year but I'm worried about damaging my camera while doing it. I have a Canon T1i(500d). I will be doing moving shots and stationary. Is there something I can do to protect my camera from snow/water? Can you make something to protect it? Thanks
Jul 28 2012 10:13PM
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edai
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Your camera can more than handle a few pellets of snow, unless you're melting ice over it and wiping it in the snow for hours at a time, you'll be fine.
Jul 28 2012 10:27PM
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DUBIE
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http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Zip-lock/
Jul 28 2012 11:47PM
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Wheat
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thanks for the help guys.
Jul 29 2012 12:16AM
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steezysteeze
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I've used my t2i in a raunchy blizzard as well as rain and never ran into issues. Just don't swap lenses in the rain or snow like a fool.
Jul 29 2012 10:14AM
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[J_Gasper]
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Yeah as others have said, your camera is stronger than you think.
Jul 29 2012 10:41AM
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miroz
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Keep aware of condensation. If you bring the camera from cold to warm, the water vapor in the air will condense on the cold camera, inside and out. Give it 30-60 min before you use it again once you bring it in from the cold. Either that or keep it cold.
Jul 29 2012 11:40AM
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Wheat
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Alright. I just really don't wanna ruin my camera. thanks guys.
Jul 29 2012 1:01PM
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