When
shooting in heavy weather you need to give extra thought to how to
protect your gear. For instance, there’s always a lot of wind and salt
spray over the bow and deck when you’re on a ship. You want to keep your
cameras and lenses away from saltwater at all costs. It will devastate
your equipment. There are hosts of available products specifically
designed for each camera brand and series, and they do an excellent job
of protecting equipment.Protect your gear and find a secure spot. If by chance your camera does get splashed with saltwater, quickly wipe it down with a cloth dampened with freshwater to help remove salt crystals and spray. If your equipment just gets wet from the rain, wipe it down and use a hair dryer on low heat, not too close to the camera, to remove the humidity and condensation.
When
shooting weather from a moving boat, always try to find a secure place
out of the wind and spray that also gives your body some extra support
so you can hold the camera steady. Never let bad weather stop you from
taking photographs. —Cotton Coulson
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