Markhpnc
02-05-2005, 07:29 PM
Has anybody had any problems with digi cams in the cold or have any tips? David Metsky, I know you said you used yours on the slopes, what do think about this? I just got my camera last week and haven't been able to use it much yet, but one of my main uses will be for the slopes with possible sub-zero temps. The cameras lowest operating temp listed in the specs is 32F. Here is what someone else said on another board.
Forum News Discussion
Subject Something to keep in mind
Posted by Jason P [CLICK FOR PROFILE]
Date/Time 9:03:27 AM, Tuesday, January 25, 2005 (GMT)
I live in Colorado and ski avidly, taking a good number of photos on the slopes, especially when backcountry or with visitors, and I thought I'd mention some experiences to you.
1. I've had really really bad battery time with the Canon Powershot S series. I've had or used a s100,s110,s230, and an s330. Wow, even keeping the camera and battery warm in your jacket, they seem to die extremely fast when out in 0-20 degree Fahrenheit temps....sometimes in as few as 6 shots.
2. If you do keep your camera warm, definitely, even though it will be a pain, put it in a plastic baggie or you'll be sorry before too long. I thought it would be easy to do, but found myself skipping the bag quite often. I ruined my s330 because of the condensation inside my jacket. Also, if it is cold out, the condensation gets in all the nooks and crannies and freezes within minutes out in the cold, leaving your camera unable to function.
Just a few things to consider.
Also, here is link to an article I found on cameras in cold temps, but it has limited info for digital cams.
http://www.split-seconds.com/Pages/Phototips1.htm
One thing I wanted to know was have you had any problems and do you have a special case or put it in a bag or anything? I have heard some people say put it in a bag and some people say not to do that b/c will trap moisture in. From what I understand from the article, the condensation will form when you take it from cold to warm, so putting it in a bag with the silica gel pack before putting it in the jacket should prevent this? Even without the condensation, I know there is a lot of water vapor in the jackets from perspiration. Do you know of any good compact cases, maybe hard or waterproof? I don't want to crush it from falling either, but a lot of cases make it kind of bulky.
Forum News Discussion
Subject Something to keep in mind
Posted by Jason P [CLICK FOR PROFILE]
Date/Time 9:03:27 AM, Tuesday, January 25, 2005 (GMT)
I live in Colorado and ski avidly, taking a good number of photos on the slopes, especially when backcountry or with visitors, and I thought I'd mention some experiences to you.
1. I've had really really bad battery time with the Canon Powershot S series. I've had or used a s100,s110,s230, and an s330. Wow, even keeping the camera and battery warm in your jacket, they seem to die extremely fast when out in 0-20 degree Fahrenheit temps....sometimes in as few as 6 shots.
2. If you do keep your camera warm, definitely, even though it will be a pain, put it in a plastic baggie or you'll be sorry before too long. I thought it would be easy to do, but found myself skipping the bag quite often. I ruined my s330 because of the condensation inside my jacket. Also, if it is cold out, the condensation gets in all the nooks and crannies and freezes within minutes out in the cold, leaving your camera unable to function.
Just a few things to consider.
Also, here is link to an article I found on cameras in cold temps, but it has limited info for digital cams.
http://www.split-seconds.com/Pages/Phototips1.htm
One thing I wanted to know was have you had any problems and do you have a special case or put it in a bag or anything? I have heard some people say put it in a bag and some people say not to do that b/c will trap moisture in. From what I understand from the article, the condensation will form when you take it from cold to warm, so putting it in a bag with the silica gel pack before putting it in the jacket should prevent this? Even without the condensation, I know there is a lot of water vapor in the jackets from perspiration. Do you know of any good compact cases, maybe hard or waterproof? I don't want to crush it from falling either, but a lot of cases make it kind of bulky.