At 19:58 19.08.01, Bernd Möller wrote:
I remember your messages on that topic. Let's do some testing of OM4's and
OM4Ti's next winter, so everybody here can benefit of it (and try to get
some of these battery holders. Good luck).
I've used my OM-4T to photograph the northern lights in -30C. Or rather, I
tried to do so. All was well for about 15 minutes, then the mirror locked
up. I could get it working again for a few minutes by holding my fingers
around the battery compartment. Bare hands against metal in -30C is not
something I would recommend, but it works in a pinch. I also brought my
OM-1, and it did of course work flawlessly, until later that night when the
film snappet inside the camera (no motor drive or winder, just cold and
insensitive fingers).
I think an OM-2(n) would be the perfect choice for night time/cold weather
use: Automatic exposure when required, very low battery drain and generally
no problems with lock ups. I can't remember any problems with my OM-2n in
cold weather, but then again I've only used it in more normal Norwegian
winter temperatures, around 20C.
Thomas Bryhn
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