Jon F Posted January 23, 2022 Share #21 Posted January 23, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was using a Monochrome and an M10R today. Batteries fully charged. Outside temperature ca -2degC. Both cameras stopped working inside 5 minutes of leaving the car. I am deeply disappointed to the extent that I’m considering selling all my equipment. Hopeless. I’m supposed to be doing a tour of north Norway in March. I think I need another camera for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted January 23, 2022 Share #22 Posted January 23, 2022 Just keep a few batteries warm in your pocket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted January 23, 2022 Share #23 Posted January 23, 2022 Whether the weather is the cause? The M11 seems to have resolved the problem. Still I agree with you: I had that several times. The Q2 is equally affected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 24, 2022 Share #24 Posted January 24, 2022 4 hours ago, M10 for me said: The M11 seems to have resolved the problem I rather doubt that.The problem with cold and M cameras is that they are small, metal and poorly insulated cameras. No nice fat body with air around the battery, only thin leatherette instead of plastic and rubber covering. Which means that the battery will cool down to ambient temperature rather quickly. And Li-Ion batteries perform poorly in cold conditions. The solution is obvious: keep the camera under your coat to prevent heat loss - the electronics will provide some heat if you leave the camera switched on-, keep one or more batteries in a warm pocket to swap out when the inevitable happens. The reverse is also true - when the camera is used in hot conditions, say around 35-40 ºC, it will accumulate heat to combine with the electronics and get pushed beyond its maximum operating temperature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted January 24, 2022 Share #25 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) In winter, a half case, a muffler wrap and a fingerless glove helps. And I was told the battery keeps the camera warm when on. 😃 Edited January 24, 2022 by rramesh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 24, 2022 Share #26 Posted January 24, 2022 11 hours ago, Jon F said: I was using a Monochrome and an M10R today. Batteries fully charged. Outside temperature ca -2degC. Both cameras stopped working inside 5 minutes of leaving the car. I am deeply disappointed to the extent that I’m considering selling all my equipment. Hopeless. I’m supposed to be doing a tour of north Norway in March. I think I need another camera for that. I went to Tromso and further a few years ago with my M240. One battery in my pocket, one in the camera. It was clear, dry and between -2 and -5C. I shot the aurora from about 20:00 to 00:30 the next day and still had battery left. Just swap them out when they get cold, as Jaap has commented. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakronox Posted January 25, 2022 Share #27 Posted January 25, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I frequently shoot my M10M and Q2M in Moscow winters, especially when outside temps average -10+ C. Sure, battery life is much shorter, but I can easily get 1.5 - 2.5 hours if not using Live View and not laying on the shutter release the entire time. I always keep spare batteries inside my jacket and close to my chest. The best advice is to keep a few spares tucked away and warm for when you need them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenykepesz Posted January 25, 2022 Share #28 Posted January 25, 2022 i use my M10-D regularly at temperatures well below -20°C without any issues - see my comment in this forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkumpu Posted February 5, 2022 Share #29 Posted February 5, 2022 -20c, 1,5h and this is what happened Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Well, also battery was almost dead but managed to shoot what I wanted. So far I'm happy for Leica's cold performance 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Well, also battery was almost dead but managed to shoot what I wanted. So far I'm happy for Leica's cold performance ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/269361-cold-m10-whether-issues/?do=findComment&comment=4377153'>More sharing options...
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