High heat damage camera gear?

13 years 4 weeks ago #43736 by Gammill
When I'm out and about I won't bring my gear in with me to lets say the mall. I will move it to the trunk of the car. My question is during a hot day and the fact that my car is black, can the camera gear get damaged from high heat that is created in the trunk?


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13 years 4 weeks ago #43738 by crystal
From my own experience...no. As I have also left my camera in the car if I have too, (such as mall or grocery store). But I try my best to not leave it in the car at all or for long periods of time.
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13 years 4 weeks ago - 13 years 4 weeks ago #43750 by Baydream
Heat will damage ANY electronic gear. Carry a fold-able insulated bag (picnic bag) to provide a extra layer of protection for the heat. Even at that, don't leave it too long or lunch could be fried components, not a tasty treat.

In fact, it is not recommended you place your camera on the floor of the car, especially in hot weather. The extra heat can be damaging.

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13 years 4 weeks ago #43763 by Cre8tivefix
Having taken apart several DSLRs in the last year, and having seen all the different ways they can die. I wouldn't leave mine in the car. I do everything I can to prevent extreme temperatures or humidity.


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13 years 4 weeks ago #43804 by Baydream

Cre8tivefix wrote: Having taken apart several DSLRs in the last year, and having seen all the different ways they can die. I wouldn't leave mine in the car. I do everything I can to prevent extreme temperatures or humidity.

Sharing your first hand experience is appreciated. Thank you.

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13 years 4 weeks ago - 13 years 4 weeks ago #43832 by photobod
My camera never leaves my sight when I am out and about, I would never leave it in the trunk of my car no matter what the weather, simply because cars get stolen on a regular basis, and while I wouldnt mourn the loss of my car I would be devastated to lose my camera, as that would be me out of work until the insurance sorted it which can take months. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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13 years 4 weeks ago - 13 years 4 weeks ago #43966 by arkady001
Very much so - you'd be horrified at how hot a car interior gets in mid-summer in some places.
Mine reached over 65C last year when the outside temps hit 38C. That dropped to 48C when i was moving (the air-con condenser had broken!!!).

It'll kill your pet dog, so yes - it'll kill your camera too.

Hottest I ever had my cameras was 60C in Afghanistan in the summer of 2006 - everything was so hot I had to wear gloves to operate the cameras - they were literally too hot to touch with bare hands. I was concerned that the lens-mounting cement might melt.
I use Nikon and they only guaranteed faultless operation up to 32C.
I was gratified to see that some of the press photographers embedded with us who used Canon were having problems - I saw three top end bodies fail in that heat: one had the seals melt and all the controls jammed; one had the LCD displays all turn black, never to return and another 'just stopped' working.
My D2x bodies had no dramas at all... We informed our contacts at Nikon UK on our return and they went all smiley and smug...


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13 years 4 weeks ago #44012 by canon4me
If I'm planning a trip to the mall...I don't bring my camera... I rarely leave my camera in the car. If I'm out and about taking pic;s...and we stop at a restaurant....that camera comes in with me!


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13 years 4 weeks ago #44279 by Jeffster
I don't leave mine in car


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13 years 4 weeks ago #44412 by Fitch
I'm more concerned about people stealing my gear than the heat. Matter of fact I would be more angry if my gear was stolen then my car! But no I don't leave my stuff in my car.


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13 years 4 weeks ago #44427 by arkady001

Fitch wrote: I'm more concerned about people stealing my gear than the heat. Matter of fact I would be more angry if my gear was stolen then my car! But no I don't leave my stuff in my car.


My camera are all worth more than my (daily-driver) car anyway...:lol:


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13 years 4 weeks ago #44429 by chasrich

arkady001 wrote:

Fitch wrote: I'm more concerned about people stealing my gear than the heat. Matter of fact I would be more angry if my gear was stolen then my car! But no I don't leave my stuff in my car.


My camera are all worth more than my (daily-driver) car anyway...:lol:


It would be very close for me to compare the value of the two... I'd have to go with the truck ATM because the tank is full. :rofl:

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13 years 3 weeks ago #44636 by Alex
If I leave any gear in the car, I will cover it up with blanket or towel if I have in the car. Most times, I have my camera bag that provides some heat protection.

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13 years 3 weeks ago - 13 years 3 weeks ago #44663 by Cre8tivefix

chasrich wrote:

arkady001 wrote:

Fitch wrote: I'm more concerned about people stealing my gear than the heat. Matter of fact I would be more angry if my gear was stolen then my car! But no I don't leave my stuff in my car.


My camera are all worth more than my (daily-driver) car anyway...:lol:


It would be very close for me to compare the value of the two... I'd have to go with the truck ATM because the tank is full. :rofl:


I busted a gut reading this. :rofl:


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13 years 3 weeks ago #44669 by Baydream

chasrich wrote:

arkady001 wrote:

Fitch wrote: I'm more concerned about people stealing my gear than the heat. Matter of fact I would be more angry if my gear was stolen then my car! But no I don't leave my stuff in my car.


My camera are all worth more than my (daily-driver) car anyway...:lol:


It would be very close for me to compare the value of the two... I'd have to go with the truck ATM because the tank is full. :rofl:

And what a diff if you put on my tires :rofl:

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