Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone has done photography in Florida or North Carolina and how humidity effects your Camera. Do things get really fogged up, do you have to take it in more often for cleaning, and what are some of the challenges of working in humidity besides sweating?

Also if you do live in these states I am thinking about moving to either Orlando FL or Charlotte NC what are some good neighborhoods or surrounding towns to live in?

In Florida is it safe to live near Cape Canaveral coastal areas, especially for hurricanes?

In Charlotte are there tornados?

Thanks

Any place that tends to have high humidity in the summer can present a problem with lens fogging - that would include both of your choices.  We have a timeshare in Orlando and visit 1 or 2 times a year.  I always have fog problems with my lenses in the summer down there.  It can take a really long time for your gear to warm up after being in A/C and you really won't know until you remove your lens cap if you've waitd long enough.  I started using these "Fog Eliminator" wipes made by Nikon.  You can order them in a 3-pack from B&H Photo for $4.95 and they are reusable.  They work really well for this issue.  I always keep a pack in my bag just in case.

I am not really familiar with Charlotte as far as a place to live.  I have some neighbors who transferred to my neighborhood from Charlotte and they LOVED it there.  Orlando is a great vacation destination but can be crowded, hot and touristy in the summer.  I would suggest you might look at the Savannah, Ga area.  It's basically on the coast but not generally situated for direct hits from hurricanes (but it COULD happen).  It's situated about 4 hours or so north of Orlando so would be an easy day or weekend trip.  It has a cool historic river front district too.  It would be a good alternative to consider I think�.