iiic/iiif/M3/M5 cold weather

[frame-it]

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Hi, any issues to be aware of while using iiic/iiif/M3/M5 in really cold wintry weather ?

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[pico]

15 minutes ago, frame-it said:

Hi, any issues to be aware of while using iiic/iiif/M3/M5 in really cold wintry weather ?

Only when it stops working usually due to old lubricant.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

What is really cold for you?

I have film broke in M because it was cold for film, but not for me and M.

[105012]

I've photographed down to -20 degrees C with an M3 (I'm certain others have done it in colder temperatures). This was in Korea. I didn't notice any issues other than the film was very brittle, so I took care winding it on, but no problems with the film occurred.

[frame-it]

1 hour ago, 105012 said:

I've photographed down to -20 degrees C with an M3 (I'm certain others have done it in colder temperatures). This was in Korea. I didn't notice any issues other than the film was very brittle, so I took care winding it on, but no problems with the film occurred.

 

thank you for the information..yes around -15 to -20celsius.

[dsj]

One problem I have faced in the past with Ms in the cold is the 1/1000 sec not working properly, leading to uneven exposures. So I would refrain from using the fastest shutter speed. 

[a.noctilux]

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In your list, I'd not use IIIc, as the shutter mechanism is older style (if I remember well, must be treated by factory back then, for cold weather use).

IIIf if it's with old type shutter may have trouble,

if your IIIf is Red Dial type (new kind of shutter), may be ok.

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I've used IIIg about -15 °C and the other film M had never trouble, less than digital M plus cold battery.

Benefit of using "button wind/rewind" in cold weather is not to damage film with "rapid wind lever".

M5 to be kept near body if the light meter is used (to keep it's battery warm).

Edited November 18, 2018 by a.noctilux
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[frame-it]

yes my iiif is the Red dial version.

 

thanks for all the info.

[spydrxx]

I've never had a camera problem with any of my cameras in cold weather, but that is probably because I typically keep the cameras inside my jacket until I take a shot, providing a moderate temp for it. For me the bigger issue is occasional fogging the eyepiece due to the temperature differential between my forehead/eye and the colder temperature of the eyepiece. A little practice and the issue is usually quickly resolved.

[A miller]

nope, but the colder it gets the more swear words you will utter when changing film... 😆