![]() While in the race, people throw the powder at photographers constantly. “I have found putting cheap filters on my lens and wrapping plastic around the seal really keeps dust off and out of the glass. When I am ready, a quick shot of compressed air and a battery swap or cf/sd card (and I’m) done! I always shoot compressed air on the area I am about to open.”Īnother way to not only protect your lenses, but to keep shooting when getting blasted by direct throws of powder, is to utilize cheap filters, and have several on hand so you can easily switch when wiping just doesn’t cut it. All batteries should be placed in plastic wrap or zip lock packs. Picture an uncool version of Iron Man, complete with a belt of compressed air, Ojo wipes, and purel. “When I am on the course I always have compressed air on me. Since he can’t always take the time to get to a safe area, Alex uses some cheap, but highly effective solutions. But protect it.”Ī few kit accessories help Alex when he needs to do something like change batteries or memory cards in the field. If you have the luxury of a second body and lens, hey, great. Instead of chancing it, pick a lens and just shoot with it. ![]() These are the people that are covered in powder, with hands that look like they got in a fight with a smurf. “I frequently see people swapping lenses on the course like they are playing street craps. Rather than switch lenses in a minefield of colored specks, why not use a second body for that other lens? This would seem to work fine, but as someone who is shooting professionally, there are likely times when you need to get a different look, so using multiple lenses becomes a necessity. Usually doing this prior to the event stops dust from going straight into my camera sensor when it’s time to switch lenses.” “The first place I wrap a couple times is where the lens mounts in the camera. A cheap solution he has found is by using plastic wrap. Having traveled all around the US to capture these vibrant races in all of their glory, he has certainly had the chance to perfect the way in which he not only shoots the event, but keeps his camera kit safe during his shoots.Īlex suggests that whether you’re renting or using your own gear, ( lensrentals insurance no longer covers damage from color powder getting on lenses) you should ideally wrap it up. Alexander Husarek is an Ohio-based freelance photographer who manages the official photography for Color Run events.
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