Now’s the time to turn off auto settings.
Yes, even the snow scene mode.
You can’t rely on auto-white balance either, as the camera has difficulty gauging the mass of white, giving the image a blue hue.
Even minor overexposure will turn rolling snowy hills into a flat white patch.
These are just a few of the tips from Nikon professional photographer Alex Soh, who has had 15 years of photography experience.
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“Cold weather can trap moisture in the camera body, which freezes and damages the camera.”
Keeping the lens fog-free
And finally, camera lenses fog up when there’s a sudden change in temperature from warm to cold. Naturally, this makes it harder to take clear photos.
“Put the camera in a plastic bag before you enter the car and place it on the floor, near your feet,” says Soh.
“Leave the plastic bag closed and only open it once you are out of the car at the next shooting destination. This will help adjust the temperate around the camera slowly.”
