Another of FlipsidE's paranoid DSLR questions

[FlipsidE]

So, I'm curious. I realized just today that my DSLR has been sitting very near the path of my heat vent. Granted, it's on a table and the vent is on my ceiling.

I keep my place pretty cool (around 63 to 65 degrees), so I would assume that the camera being in one of the the warmest spots in my house would probably be a good thing. The only thing I'm concerned about is that it's probably the area of my house that changes temperature the most too. Probably no more than a few degrees (least I hope not), but it probably changes a few times per day. This area is also right near a window and therefore would probably be one of the first places to start to cool down on a cold day.

Should I be concerned or try to find a different place to store the camera (which sits inside my unzipped computrekker most of the time as it is)? Or am I being overly paranoid?

Thanks

FlipsidE

[steven]

I don't think you should be concerned.
If this could cause problems for a DSLR then I think we all have something to worry over;)

[jbradc]

You have too much time on your hands :-) Your camera is fine, while sudden changes in temp from one extreme to another can cause moisture to form on the camera this is not the situation you described. Now go take some photos!

[Mark_Cohran]

Paranoid is a good description. SLR's are made to be fairly rugged. I took a spill in the Grand Canyon with my 10D a couple of years ago and it's still working fine, despite bearing the brunt of the fall (I just couldn't twist my body fast enough to let it fall on top of me). I've owned SLR's of various types (manual and electronic) for 30 years or more, and as long as you don't deliberately bang them around, immerse them in water, or drop them from great heights, they generally hold up pretty well. My Canon A1 (one of the first electronic film SLR's) is over 20 years old and it still works like a champ, and I keep it under the back seat of my truck.

[Belmondo]

The only think I'd be concerned about would be if it heated up or cooled off so quickly that condensation could form in the camera. That would require conditions that simply don't exist inside a residence.

That can happen if you've been outdoors with the camera in very cold weather and then bring it inside. The standard recommendation in that case is to put the camera in a sealable plastic bag while it adjusts to room temperature.

In your case, you have absolutely nothing to worry about.

[pradeep1]

So the short answers for all paranoid people is NO. :p

[defordphoto]

I think your camera is ruined and should be destroyed by fire. ;)

Do you sleep at night worrying about all these things? I have never heard of anyone so incredibly paranoid about everything concerning their camera.

Be very careful of radio waves and excess electrical currents. What's the nearest nuclear power plant to your home?

Again: ;)

[CyberDyneSystems]

Yes,. when I'm dragging my $4K cmaera with $2.5K lens attached through swamps light rain and mud,.. I often worry that it may not function do to the fact that it spent the night in my cozy apartment next to the heater as opposed to on the floor of a sand filled landrover....

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[DocFrankenstein]

LOL

Makes me paranoid about whom I buy that used 1Ds though. :confused:

[robertwgross]

I don't think it is very good to leave your camera for long periods above +40 C. It will age some of the plastic parts. The rule of thumb is that your camera needs the same temperature range that your body needs. I think it is equally important for it to be kept dry. With that in mind, mild warm air from a heater might be good.

---Bob Gross---

[defordphoto]

I will say though that if I I had a choice of who to buy used equipment from, Flipside would be first on my list! :)

[Jon]

I will say though that if I I had a choice of who to buy used equipment from, Flipside would be first on my list! :)

. . . and CDS' heirs and assigns somewhat lower :{)#

Yes,. when I'm dragging my $4K cmaera(sic) with $2.5K lens attached through swamps light rain and mud,..

[sparker1]

I'm sure it's ruined beyond repair. Why not relieve yourself of further worry by sending it to me? Let me worry about its future. I suppose you may as well include the lenses. They could be damaged also.