I don't know precautions but digital cameras have been to the summit
of Everest. Here is one account:
http://www.k2news.com/everestnews3/bassdis10.htm
Winsor
Long Beach, California, USA
On Oct 18, 2006, at 7:20 PM, Curtis P. Hedman wrote:
> Since I'm finally considering getting on the DSLR bandwagon, and I
> live in Minnesota where during a good part of the year many of the
> interesting photo opportunities occur in very cold conditions, I'm
> wondering if anyone has some words of wisdom on the cold temperature
> operation of the current crop of DSLRs? I have been able to use my
> OMs (-2n, 2S, -4T) quite successfully in some pretty cold conditions,
> and my Pentax 6x7 has the "remote battery adapter" that lets me keep
> the battery warm inside my parka while using the camera in the cold,
> but when I glanced at a couple of DSLR spec sheets, operation seemed
> to be limited to above freezing temperatures! I know that the
> batteries aren't happy cold, nor are LCD displays, and I suppose
> auto-focus motors might not be too happy, either. How about the basic
> imagers? I've seen very little (though I haven't done a lot of
> looking) that addresses this subject. Does one need some sort of
> heated enclosure (like a marine housing!)? Or maybe a soft
> leather-like wrap-around with heating elements? Or are these things
> really much more robust than the specs would suggest? Inquiring
> minds want to know!
>
> Curt
>
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