Any hints on hot weather protection?

[GB1]

Taking a trip to Death Valley next week (first week in August). Average temp there has been ~ 118 degrees, and I'm a bit concerned about keeping my camera cool (not to mention the film).

Any pointers that you can share?

Thanks -

GB

[paulnj]

film in a cooler

keep your film in a cooler IN THE CANISTERS!!!

Remove the canister from the cooler as needed and let it RISE TO AMBIENT TEMP IN THE CANISTER.

DO NOT leave your camera in your car/ trunk as the temp may be 118 outside, but temps inside may go as high as 130+

I have read were people put the WHOLE CAMERA BAG into a BIG cooler (maybe with a simple ice pack) while leaving it in the car. THAT has a double duty.....

PEOPLE DON'T STEAL COOLERS(as oposed to camera bags) and that will keep your camera from hitting EXTREME temps

[another view]

Yep - that's my trick too. Store a few bottles of cold water in there too and drink them if you need to (probably will at 118!) . Nobody notices a big plastic cooler which fits my Domke F2 and a lot of other stuff.

[GB1]

Thanks Gents.

I'm just terrified that I'll fry another camera, like I did once in Anza-Borrego park. I may just take a minimalist amt of gear, say 1 35mm and lens and 1 MF and lens with a few polarizers, and try to get them into my big cooler somehow. Gotta worry about condensation and water damage too, of course. Seems nothing's easy.

Wish me luck!

GB

[paulnj]

2 gallon ziploc bags or HEFTY ONE ZIP

keep your gear in one until it reaches ambient temp and the condensation will collect on the outside(not your gear)

I took my camera to "THE VALLEY OF FIRE" in july...... fine

I took my cameras(SLR'S/DSLR) from the grand canyon to tucson in august(90- 114).... FINE ;)