[Leica] M8 in the cold

[afirkin at afirkin.com (Alastair Firkin)]

Last time we were in Antarctica it was later in the season but it was no 
where near as cold as 25 F. I'm not expecting it to get that cold, but I 
take your comments on board. I actually had my M6 freeze up its shutter on 
me in NYC when it was below freezing, so I'm not sure anything can beat the 
real cold!!! Lots of spare batteries seems to be the only cure, so I hope 3 
will be enough

thanks

Alastair

--- lkhermann@bresnan.net wrote:

From: lkhermann <lkhermann@bresnan.net>
To: lug@leica-users.org
Subject: [Leica] M8 in the cold
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:55:00 -0700

Hello LUG,

I believe that I have read that Alastair Firkin  is going to the 
Antarctic with his M8 and DMR.  I am uncertain how cold it will be in 
Anarctic spring or summer, but I have used my M8 in the cold of 
Wyoming fall and winter and when the temperature drops below 25 
degrees F.  I have had trouble with what I imagine is a cold 
battery.  The camera shutter does not work and when I replace the 
battery with a warm battery it works fine.  Is my camera unique?  Has 
anyone had these problems with their digital cameras.  Should 
Alastair consider a heated camera bag or extra warm batteries.  He 
should be ready for that once in a lifetime photo op.  An M6 with 
film would probably not notice the  temperature.

Lee


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