I found a very interesting resource dealing with this topic: "TECHNICAL DATA / REFERENCE: Photography Under Arctic Conditions http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/support/techPubs/c9/c9.pdf " best regards Laurenz Bobke http://www.travelphoto.net/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <CameraTraveler@aol.com> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 11:16 PM Subject: Winter shooting > 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 >
