Waukesha, WI, USA -- It's no surprise that the middle of summer can bring scorching heat. People know how to take care of themselves in extreme heat: drinking water, staying in the shade if possible, and wearing light-colored clothing. But how to keep cameras and camera equipment cool may not be as obvious. GiftWorksPlus offers advice to photographers - professionals and amateurs alike - on how to protect cameras from the hot summer sun.

One important way to keep a camera in its best shape is to avoid condensation. Condensation occurs when moving a camera from a cooler environment, like from a house or an air-conditioned car, to a warmer, more humid one. Condensation can form inside the lens and fog up images; if these droplets dry, they can leave spots or even mildew or fungus on the inside of the glass lens. Or worse, the moisture can short circuit the camera causing it to shut down.

To avoid condensation, allow camera equipment to slowly warm up before exposing it to extreme heat. Another way to avoid condensation is placing the camera in an airtight re-sealable bag with a silica gel packet inside it. Condensation should then form on the bag instead of the equipment, and the silica gel should dry up the condensation.

Similar to how people keep themselves cool, covering up or shading equipment with a dry white towel while it's not in use can help keep cameras running optimally. Another way to keep a camera from overheating is to limit the use of camera settings. Specialized features, especially in newer digital cameras, require more battery usage and therefore can generate more heat.

Even with these precautions, make sure to carefully clean cameras and lenses after each use, especially after use in hot weather. All of these tips will help ensure that your photos are high-quality, and then they are ready to be framed with an engraved picture frame from GiftWorksPlus. GiftWorksPlus offers hundreds of specialized picture frames perfect to frame your photo with. The wooden frames from GiftWorksPlus make great customized gifts for clients or for friends. Their line of vacation frames is great for highlighting summer vacation pictures and make thoughtful and unique souvenirs (http://www.giftworksplus.com/default/destinations.html). With a little extra attention to keeping your equipment heat safe, your summer pictures will be a great way to capture your favorite memories.

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