Pray for rain. It reduces the heat. I had not OM problems from the
heat or humidity. I did not stand out in the rain though.
We thought it was hot as hell, until the weather cleared and we
discovered what heat was. I would think that not letting the heat
spoil your film.
Winsor
Long Beach, California, USA
On Feb 14, 2006, at 9:30 AM, orava@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>
>
>> If the rainy season has started then things usually
>> cool down some (low 30's) but the humidity will be
>> way worse. You might want toconsider keeping some
>> ailica gel in your camera bag to help with moisture
>> problems (depending on how long you'll be there).
>
>
> That it actually my main concern. I know that the air will be very
> moist. I
> feels very dangerous to take any of my favourite equipment to such
> conditions.
> Add some beach dust to salty moist air and voela - there you lose
> your gems :-)
>
> E-1 can stand moist better than OM's. Still I just got to take one
> of my OM
> bodies with me because I can't stand the idea of coming back with
> no slides.
>
> Still on the other hand we'll be staying there for only 3 weeks, so
> can some
> moist air do any harm to a camera in that time? (Supposed that I
> dont play
> soccer with the camera ;-)
>
>
> The more I think about it the more I am convinced that I must take
> the 90/2.0
> with me. But if (and when) I do so, will I still be taking 135/3.5?
> It gives
> some more reach, but adds weight. I think I'll leave 135 home...
>
>
> Btw. I gave my Mju II to my sister one year ago. Now I am
> enthusiasted on Mju II
> again. Have you seen the prices nowadays? Only 89 euros for a new
> Mju II!?!?!?
> That's cheap... I might buy one of those for this trip (and for the
> years to come).
>
>
> Ollli
>
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