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From: fortmiller@inanna.DEC (Ed Fortmiller)
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Subject: Re: Cold Weather Photography
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Date: Sun, 16-Feb-86 22:59:51 EST
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Posted: Sun Feb 16 22:59:51 1986
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In article <1113@vax2.fluke.UUCP> behemoth@fluke.UUCP (Pat Gallagher) writes:
>
>I am planning a cold weather photography trip and I am looking for a 
>camera that will operate at about -10 F.  I would also appreciate any
>hints or warnings about camera and film operation at low temperatures.

I would strongly suggest reading "Photography Under Artic Conditions"
KODAK Publication No. C-9.  Even though you are probably not going
to the Artic is does has several tips which you might find useful.
I believe this may be a free publication.  Write to:

	Eastman Kodak Company
	Rochester, NY 14650

Kodak does have a toll free (800) number but I do not know what it is.

Very Brief Summary:

    "   Good supply of fresh batteries.
	Carry a selenium cell meter which does not require batteries.
	Film subjected to extreme cold loses some of its humidity and may
	 become brittle and break in the camera.  Film should be advanced
	 from one exposure to the next with a slow, steady motion.  The
	 film should be rewound slowly to help minimize static discharges,
	 which could show on the film.  Aviod motor drive rewinds.
	Color films may lose speed and change in color balance, and exposure
	 meters may lose accuracy.  The extent of these changes cannot be
	 predicted in advance.  The wisest course is to use film freely,
	 bracketing exposures over and under the meter reading.
	For hand covering one suggestion is to wear thin silk, cotton, or
	 woolen gloves under heavy linked mittens.  One or both mittens
	 can be removed when pictures are actually being taken.  The inner
	 gloves will give aduquate protection for the few seconds needed to
	 focus the camera and trip the shutter.  Silk gloves are favored
	 over wool or cotton.
	Do not breathe on the lenses or viewfinders.  "
	If you drop the camera in snow, shake it off rather than trying
	 to blow it off because your moist breathe will freeze on it.
	A lens hood should be used to avoid flare from the sun or snow.

	Much more... suggest you get the publication.

Posted:	Sun 16-Feb-1986 20:58 
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