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THE EXPANDED GUIDE
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BRAVING THE ELEMENTS
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WINTER WONDERLAND
Winter conditions offer wonderful
photographic opportunities but can
be challenging for cameras. 18mm,
1/40 sec., f/11, ISO 400.
The D5300 does not claim to be
waterproof, but brief exposure to light rain
is unlikely to do permanent harm. Keep
exposure to a necessary minimum, and
wipe regularly with a microfiber cloth
(always handy to deal with accidental
splashes). Avoid using the built-in flash and
keep the hotshoe cover in place. Double-
check that all access covers on the camera
are properly closed.
Take extra care to avoid contact with
salt water. If this does occur, clean carefully
and immediately with a cloth lightly
dampened with fresh and preferably
distilled water.
Ideally, protect the camera with a
waterproof cover. A simple plastic bag
will provide rudimentary protection, but
purpose-made rain-guards are available,
such as the HydroPhobia from Think Tank.
To minimize ingress of dust into the
camera, take great care when changing
lenses. Aim the camera slightly downward
and stand with your back to any wind. In
really bad conditions (such as sandstorms)
it’s best not to change lenses at all, and
better still to protect the camera with a
waterproof, and therefore also dustproof,
case. Dust that settles on the outside of
the camera is relatively easy to remove;
the safest way is with a hand-operated or
compressed-air blower. Do this before
changing lenses, memory cards, or
batteries, keeping all covers closed until
the camera is clean.
Aquapac’s reasonably-priced DSLR case is
a good match for the D5300 and is rated
for immersion at a depth of 33ft or 10m.
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