Cover up
During the rains an umbrella is a must. It not only protects the camera but also covers you from the rains. But the only problem with an umbrella is the convenience of operating the camera. Generally, the cameraman attaches the umbrella to the tripod but a strong wind can bring down the camera along with the tripod. So, if you have an assistant it is a luxury you can afford.
If you are single-man-army use a plastic rain cover, which allows you to operate the camera and prevents the moisture from entering.
Shoot from inside
If the location permits, try and shoot from inside. You do not need to get wet to shoot the rains and scenes in the streets. You can shoot from a building or from inside a car.
If the location permits, try and shoot from inside. You do not need to get wet to shoot the rains and scenes in the streets. You can shoot from a building or from inside a car.
Shut the door
Your camera is most vulnerable to moisture when the tape door is open. The open door exposes the record head to the weather, which can damage the camera. If you must open the door in bad weather close it as quickly as you can.
Your camera is most vulnerable to moisture when the tape door is open. The open door exposes the record head to the weather, which can damage the camera. If you must open the door in bad weather close it as quickly as you can.
Wrap the cables
When you are using XLR cable to do sound during rain, make sure that you keep the ends dry. If the moisture makes its way through it can ruin the audio. You can wrap a plastic and put it in place with rubber-band to keep it dry.
When you are using XLR cable to do sound during rain, make sure that you keep the ends dry. If the moisture makes its way through it can ruin the audio. You can wrap a plastic and put it in place with rubber-band to keep it dry.
Use the right tissue
During this weather your camera is will get wet but avoid wiping the lens with your handkerchief or with your sleeves. Even though they are soft they may scratch the lens. Get into the habit of using the photographic lens tissues and don’t use anything else for it.
During this weather your camera is will get wet but avoid wiping the lens with your handkerchief or with your sleeves. Even though they are soft they may scratch the lens. Get into the habit of using the photographic lens tissues and don’t use anything else for it.
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