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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/12/2005 07:29:32 PM · #1

Out of curiosity, I (purposely, for the first time) allowed condensation to form on my camera and snap some photos.

My result

was less than I had anticipated...

Has anyone else done this? Itâ��s originally a RAW file, so any post-processing advice would be nice too...

Thanks.

aronya1

Nikon D70

07/12/2005 07:37:05 PM · #2

I'm sure you'll be told not to do what you just did. I can hear the collective gasps now... No doubt, it can't be good for your camera.

As for the pic, I like it. Not sure what you were expecting. I think I'd play with the color a little. Try to make it a little less yellow, maybe a little more red.

07/12/2005 07:39:05 PM · #3

I was hoping to acheive a soft-focus like effect.

riot

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Helios 40-1 85mm f/1.5

07/12/2005 07:39:47 PM · #4

Never intentionally, although it has produced some interesting effects in the past for me... although i can't seem to find any at the moment :(

However, a damn good chance of a shot at a hummingbird was ruined by unnoticed condensation on the lens:

(edit to fix broken link)

Message edited by author 2005-07-12 19:40:19.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/12/2005 07:48:17 PM · #5

Well, ideally, if I could learn some from practicing how to work with condensation, my shots wonâ��t be completely ruined when it really does occur.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

07/12/2005 08:01:41 PM · #6

Basically, the condensation will give a soft focus effect. It would be less risky to use a filter to let the moisture condense on and not let moisture form on the whole camera.

The problem with using condenstion is that it's less than consistent, even from frame to frame. A better approach if you are wanting to do this on the cheap is to experiment with cellophane wrapper over the lens. That's what I used for this shot

The PS people will say that you should do this stuff in PS, but I don't like the way that looks. It is easy to experiment with and can be easily undone.

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/12/2005 08:03:55 PM · #7

that's scary.

behindthescenes

Nikon D70

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/12/2005 09:01:12 PM · #8

i really messed up one of my lenses by doing this. not on purpose of course but it was on the floor of the car and i had turned the floor a/c on. then when i took it out the condensation was sooo bad there was water inside the lens. water!! now there are very big water marks inside it. you should just get a filter.. its cheaper than a new lens.