Hi all, It being that season, I would like to hear how others deal with shooting in cold weather. Specifically, I would like to know what you wear for extended periods outside--gloves/mittens, footwear/socks, etc. What has worked well, and what has left you freezing and fumbling? What special precautions, care or attention should be given to photo equipment? I've been to the Arctic, so I know an EOS-1 with a fresh battery lasts about 20 minutes when the temperature is -20° F, but what about when the temp is +20° F and you're out for extended periods of time--days, rather than hours or minutes? In the Arctic I gave up on the electronic gear and relied on non-battery-powered equipment and had no problems. I wound and advanced film slowly to avoid static sparks due to the extremely low humidty. I also learned not to take photo gear from extreme cold (-30°-35° F) into a heated and humid environment--you end up with a solid brick of ice-fogged equipment. Cold weather tips and techniques anyone? Cheers, Rich Mason Photographer-at-Large <A HREF="http://www.richmason.com/";>http://richmason.com</A> See the new section: Rich on the Road
