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From: jorge@genat.UUCP (Jorge Olenewa)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Low temp camera operation
Message-ID: <2549@genat.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 17-Feb-86 17:52:09 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 17 17:52:09 1986
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Organization: Genamation Inc. (Toronto Ontario, Canada)
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Summary: 

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.
>

Nikon sells  a cold weather battery pack that allows you to carry the
batteries inside your jacket, if money is no object, otherwise as far as
camera operation goes just carry a few extra sets of batteries in an
inside pocket and change them at 10-15 minute intervals.  The cold
batteries will recover after warming up. 

Unless you are using a very old camera with very old lenses you don't have 
to worry about changing the lens and gear lubricants.

Hints on film:  - keep it in an outside jacket pocket, this should prevent it
		from freezing while at the same time keeping it cold.

		- blow on the leading edge of the film before loading it.
		This will soften and moisten the film just enough so that
		it won't crack as you wind the first turn.

		- rewind slowly to avoid static discharges from
		registering on top of the exposed image and spoiling your
		shots.

Good shooting!


Jorge L. Olenewa
Genamation Inc.
Markham, Ont
Canada