Fred The Greyhound (Click to enlarge)
Though Fred enjoys a little time in the sun, he reminds us of some potential dangers that the summer season may expose us to. You may think I’m going to remind you NEVER to leave your dog in a car when you just need to hop out to run a quick errand, with or without the windows rolled down, because the inside of a car can reach temperatures of 110° in 10 minutes or less. The inside of the car acts like a greenhouse…no place for an animal. You may think I’m going to say that you need to provide your dog with water and shade when you bring her/him to the beach, and just because they act like they still want to chase that Frisbee they need a rest or they can suffer sun burn and heat exhaustion too. But you already know this, don’t you?
Today I’m going to share a camera trick that you should employ when taking your camera on these hot summer outings. Data shows that different cameras behave slightly differently in high and low temperature situations, but temps lower than about 20°F will impact your battery and you may need to toggle between batteries when you keep one in your warm pocket. High temperatures, like those in a parked automobile, can reach 130° and higher, and your camera and computer equipment can literally burn up. The danger zone begins at about 115°, which can occur inside a camera left in the sun. What to do? We want those photos of our pets and family having summer fun, right? Have a cooler in your car with a small ice pack and put your camera in it. It works! Don’t place your camera right on the ice; wrap it in a towel. This will protect it from baking temperatures and allow you to take your camera to all events and leave it secured and climate controlled in your car. The cooler even disguises your valuables!
So get out there and let’s see your summer shots. Post them here!
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