sfage Posted January 2, 2007 Share #1 Â Posted January 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am about to buy a digi3. I will be going in to the Lake Louise glacier area. I can expect temperatures of -25 (and lower), plus wind chill factor. This will be the equivalent of -40. Â Is this going to be a problem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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audidudi Posted January 2, 2007 Share #2 Â Posted January 2, 2007 FWIW, I experienced no problems whatsoever with my L1 (and for that matter, LC1) in 9-degree weather at Zion two weekends ago. Fortunately, that was the coldest it got during my stay, so I can't speak to how they'll perform at colder temps... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted January 2, 2007 Share #3  Posted January 2, 2007 will it be a problem absolutely  batteries generally are not going to work much below 0C this is true to pretty well all batteries, some marginally behaving better than others i dont know of any battery that will work in those extremes even when they work, the stresses are such that the batteries will run out of power much quicker  the usual remedy is to put the cells close to your person, so that body heat keeps them warm  other things to look for are frozen condensate within the lens and inside the camera such a large camera would be difficult to keep on your person, where it would be warmer so you will have to pack it in your bergen or backpack something like the D Lux 3 would be a good climbers camera in that regard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjs Posted January 3, 2007 Share #4  Posted January 3, 2007 Bring the MP! Seriously, though, I agree a small pocket camera would seem to be the better way to go, where you could keep it warm easily. I was recently watching that Everest series on the Discovery Channel and the climbers seemed to all have small consumer cameras, and I don't think it was for lack of funds.  Best-John  PS: Have a safe trip! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugby Posted January 3, 2007 Share #5 Â Posted January 3, 2007 In Paris last week, it was regularly 0 to 2C whilst I was outside the Notre Dame, et Tour Eiffel. I kept my L1 inside my feather jacket between photos. One time I noticed moisture condense onto the body near the trigger. Â So i guess the battery was always quite warm. L1 performed perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ady Posted January 3, 2007 Share #6 Â Posted January 3, 2007 I camped outside last week (Minus 8 degrees celsius) The camerea was in my backpack during the night (outside) I had no problems for pictures in the morning A great Camera! Have fun Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted January 3, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted January 3, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am about to buy a digi3.... I can expect temperatures of -25 (and lower), plus wind chill factor. ... Remember, "wind chill factor" doesn't apply to inanimate objects, but to the effect of evaporation from the skin--so the actual temperature is all you need to worry about for the camera. Â Is this going to be a problem? Yes, and you're doing right to ask about it. Problem or not, you need to take the camera if you're going to get pictures, so do what you can to keep the batteries warm and you're on the way. Â --HC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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