Thanks
Rich,
Actually I don't own any digital gear. I was thinking about how my old
all mechanical Voigtlander and Zeiss cameras used to seize up in extreme
cold. I know I always keep my electronic meter in my coat when the snow is
about. I'm thinking of getting some new gear but I'm not ready to switch to
digital yet. I'd miss the sounds and the whole process of
film.
Greg
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From: CameraTraveler@aol.com [mailto:CameraTraveler@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 2:12 PM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: Re: Is that what they mean by Digital Ice?
In a message dated 6/5/03 1:40:11 PM, Gregory.Fraser@pwgsc.gc.ca writes:
Surely out of all the digital camera users on this list someone has experience with shooting digital in weather so cold your hands ache after 5 minutes without mittens. I would imagine the batteries would be as susceptible to draining as anything else and I'm wondering how well a microdrive or a memory stick holds up. How about the LCD viewing panels?
Greg,
On my road trip I've experienced the conditions you speak of. I kept the digital camera close to my vest. Or, maybe under my vest would be a better description. I took it out only long enough to shoot and then tucked it away again.
For my Mamiya 7 I bought a remote battery cable so I could shoot in extreme cold while keeping the battery warm. Perhaps there is such a gizmo for your digicam.
A Microdrive might be a problem as they have moving parts. Solid state cards/sticks shouldn't be much of a problem. I don't know about the LCD screen, but if it is a problem it can always be turned off or ignored. One of those chemical hand-warmer packs might come in handy.
Cheers,
Rich Mason
http://richmason.com
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