Decent gloves for shooting

[MPerson]

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I am currently suffering with a flare up of my frostbite, due to the low temperatures, at the moment and it is now so painful that I cannot press the shutter on the D2(!) let alone the MP.

 

I am looking for some good quality thin leather gloves. God knows how many I have tried but all are either too thick to feel through or too stiff to move into position. I have tried shooters gloves but they are just designed to remove the index finger cover.

 

Anyone found gloves that are useful for using with the shutter speed dial and the shutter button?

[jaapv]

Do you really need thin gloves? I find I can operate my M cameras with skiing gloves on, provided I use a soft release button.

[offshore]

I use Lowepro photo gloves they're moderately warm, not bulky, have grip tabs on them but are not leather. I also use them as driving gloves as they have just the right amount of grip to them.

[spydrxx]

I don't think it gets that cold in London, but here is a thought. Get a pair of those thin cloth driving gloves with gripper tabs on the fingers and wear them inside a larger pair of leather gloves. When actually shooting, remove the outer leather glove, take your shot then replace the glove. Because you will still have the layer of insulation provided by the cloth glove when shooting, your fingers won't be directly exposed to the cold. Hope this helps.

[elansprint72]

I wear short-fingered sailing gloves (mitts), despite the lack of finger ends (on the gloves, not on me) I find they are warm enough for any situation where you would want to use a camera.

[mikeyt]

I wear horse-riding gloves, they're quite designed to be grippy for the reins.

[theendlesshouse]

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I use Lowepro photo gloves .

 

+1

[giordano]

www.maplin.co.uk sell electrically heated gloves. I don't know whether they're more than a battery-eating gimmick (3 x AAA in each hand).

[MPerson]

Thanks for the tips guys I'll look into them.

 

Do you really need thin gloves? I find I can operate my M cameras with skiing gloves on, provided I use a soft release button.

 

Jaap: I have a couple of soft releases but have never got on with them on the MP, too many accidental triggers!

 

I don't think it gets that cold in London.

 

The problem with frostbite is it flares up when it gets to around 5C and gets worse as the temp drops, over the last week here in the west of London we have been down around - 5 to -8 C and although not that bad it is for the damaged tissues.

[dpattinson]

I was using a nice pair of cashmere lined leather gloves with my M until Thursday when they were stolen along with my coat

 

I found them fine for focus (all my lenses have tabs) and shutterspeed if a little fiddly. No problem with firing the shutter. However I did have to be careful about the RH middle finger tip obscuring the RF patch due to the way my hand sits on the grip on my M8.

 

They were much better for gripping the camera than some synthetic gloves with grip pads that I am now using.

 

The other thing that makes a great difference to comfort in the cold is finding a jacket that allows you to slip the camera into a warm pocket while out shooting. I have a down vest that has big enough handwarmer pockets that I can slip the M8 in with the strap looped around my right wrist. This keeps the camera from becoming too cold, and also helps with battery life.

[rob_x2004]

What about polypropylene thermals. Mine are worn through on the inside of the index finger which lets me get a nail under base plate turn ring.

Other than that the revelation of the last couple of years has been the icebreaker stuff. Generally its equal to its lorded reputation, and far better than I ever expected, though I have never actually tried the gloves. Maybe give the liners a go. We are using icebreaker for just about everything these days. Really, its staggeringly good. Our polyprops have been pretty much discarded, other than the gloves but then we dont do much snow work and havent given the hands a thought and use polyprop gloves out of habit.

[dpattinson]

What about polypropylene thermals. Mine are worn through on the inside of the index finger which lets me get a nail under base plate turn ring.

Other than that the revelation of the last couple of years has been the icebreaker stuff. Generally its equal to its lorded reputation, and far better than I ever expected, though I have never actually tried the gloves. Maybe give the liners a go. We are using icebreaker for just about everything these days. Really, its staggeringly good. Our polyprops have been pretty much discarded, other than the gloves but then we dont do much snow work and havent given the hands a thought and use polyprop gloves out of habit.

 

I have quite a bit of icebreaker gear, but I think the woollen gloves might not have enough grip to be secure?

[biglouis]

Andy, I have the Lowepros and they are a fine glove but not especially well made. What I also have are a pair of Berghaus Extreme Polartec gloves which are really lining gloves for Ski gloves. They are warm and very sleek. Really fit onto your fingers and have good feeling. I think I bought them from Blacks in Chancery Lane but any good outdoor gear shop should have them.

 

LouisB

 

Ooops, sorry, just realised - they are obviously not leather but you should give 'em a try in any case...

[rob_x2004]

Ps ... The wankers will be able to watch the video and play spot the Leica:D.

[rob_x2004]

I have quite a bit of icebreaker gear, but I think the woollen gloves might not have enough grip to be secure?

 

Id be more concerned about the frostbite, cameras have neckstraps and you dont shoot an M one handed anyway. You need good access to controls. I spend weeks in polyprops days on end soaking wet, and never drop an M, I cant see the icebreakers being any different, other than they dry out better so that would be even better on the film leader?

[deus_ex_machina]

I can recommend these (glove liner)...

 

Icebreaker - Man - Accessories / Gloves

[pharyngula]

I would recommend "glove/mitts" - or whatever they might be called. I started using these for astronomy a couple years ago and recently thought about using them with my M8.2. I don't find them at all a hassle to use. I quite like them. The version I use (link below) is from Duluth Trading although you can get versions from a lot other places such as REI in the states.

 

"Force Nine Glomitts"

[MPerson]

Thanks for the further suggestions. Rob I will look at the Icebreaker stuff as there is a stockist a few miles from me.

 

The 'sniper' boys used to bin their issued gloves and buy two types of gloves for artic use and our annual three months training in Norway each winter. One was by Helly Hansen but looking at their site they are no longer made. The other gloves were made of leather but the inside of the thumb and index finger were made of softer, thinner leather and were a perfect balance of protection and feel. They were made by a Finnish company that has since disappeared.

[budrichard]

These are on your side of the 'Pond' Chester Jefferies Online Glove Shop, Manufacturers of England’s finest gloves since 1936 and I will be ordering a custom pair for shooting birds and targets without the flippable trigger finger.

I presently use Bob Allen both insulated and uninsulated shooting gloves for cold weather M shooting along with Patagonia gloves but lets face it, when the weather gets really cold there is no glove thet will prevent frostbite and be fully functional for photography.

One of the problems with outdoor activity in really cold weather is that the body shuts down blood flow to the extermities as the body core temperature drops. To preserve that blood flow, wear a hat, boots and other warm gear, exercise raises the body core temperature but that is usually not how one photographs.-Dick

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[Craftsman]

These are the gloves that I use. Just Google "Filson"

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