Guest willjanurgucken2000 Posted June 11, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 11, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi people. The good news of the week is, that I have to go Cosa Rica & Panama for my enterprise. That will took about 8 or 12 months. The bed news: Whats about the damp climate there? I have a M8 and a 28mm Cron and a 40mm CV. Does the digtial M survive in the tropis? I think about buying a M6 as backup. Does the M6 and film a better job in this area? Whats your experience? I dont live there in hotels. I have to drive around and sleep in the locations that I find.... best regards will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mat_mcdermott Posted June 11, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 11, 2010 The short answer is yes. Been throughout SE Asia with M8 without any problems. My time in Costa Rica in the rainy season was with another camera system, but frankly it shouldn't be a big deal at all. Despite some reports here to the contrary, the M8 is quite a durable camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground Posted June 12, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 12, 2010 I would be mindfull of going from air conditioning to humid weather(vise versa) with M8. If that situation arises. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest willjanurgucken2000 Posted June 12, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 12, 2010 thank you guys. I'm relieved to hear that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted June 12, 2010 Share #5 Posted June 12, 2010 I did a trip with an R9 and DMR back and didn't hit any problems either in rainforests or the deserts of Australia or the heat and humidity of Singapore. I was away for 6 weeks and the outfit didn't miss a beat. I was also in and out of airconditioned vehicles and hotels and apart from initial steaming up of the viewfinder and lenses, which incidentally soon clears, there were no other problems. I very much doubt if the M8/9 would be any different. However the red dot is often well known and sought after...........so look after your property in these regions and everywhere else too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 12, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 12, 2010 The problem with the DMR is that the batteries won't charge in temperatures over 40 degrees centigrade. I had to stick them in the fridge to recharge... The M8/9 is better in that respect. Temperatures have to go up well past 45 to put the charger out of action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gberger Posted June 13, 2010 Share #7 Posted June 13, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) For an extended stay. you might want to check the voltages in these localities and buy a "hot box" to store not only your camera, but leather goods. A hot box has an incandescent light or some other form of a heat source inside that keeps the relative humidity down to a reasonable level. I used one on Guam, where the relative humidity usually was at the dripping level, and it kept my camera and light meter free from mildew and rust. Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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