Heading up to Minnesota next month to go birding. What precautions should I take with my camera gear? Will be in and out of car to take pics. Any suggestions
Pauhana Senior Member 939 posts Likes: 58 Joined Feb 2010 Location: Nashville, Tennessee More info | Jan 18, 2013 18:00 | #1 Heading up to Minnesota next month to go birding. What precautions should I take with my camera gear? Will be in and out of car to take pics. Any suggestions Confused and Prone to Wander.........
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blueM "I am the Prince of Dorkness"  1,662 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Bluffton, SC More info | Jan 18, 2013 18:11 | #2 The cold will not be a problem, but expect condensation when you bring your camera into heated areas Kevin
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JamesThomas1975 Senior Member  More info | Jan 18, 2013 18:15 | #3 Not sure what the weather's like there this time of year? Learning. Slowly,but surely...
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jacklumber Goldmember  1,105 posts Likes: 9 Joined Mar 2006 Location: southern alberta. More info | Jan 18, 2013 20:25 | #4 I have shot in down to -40c and the only problem I,ve ever noticed is a shorter battery life. There is a fine line between "hobby" and "obsession"
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Jan 18, 2013 20:40 | #5 jack lumber wrote in post #15506775  I have shot in down to -40c and the only problem I,ve ever noticed is a shorter battery life. Trust me, being from Florida you will pack it in before your camera does. Agreed, I have also been out in -30+C without any problems. I would suggest keeping a few batteries in your pockets (to keep them warm). I have also 'bagged' my lenses when coming back into a warm room. T3i |70D |70-200L| 400L | 100-400L | 24-105L | 50 1.8 | sig 10-20 | sig 150-500
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scpictaker Goldmember  1,389 posts Likes: 11 Joined Feb 2009 Location: Edgerton Wis More info | Jan 18, 2013 20:47 | #6 Could be as cold as -30 F depending on where you are, and if your from Florida..........GOOD LUCK! Keep an extra battery in your pants pocket and rotate them in and out often. If you go inside for a while just leave your camera outside or in the trunk. Suppose to be -35 F wind chill here in WISCO this weekend. I'll be out shooting hopefully!!! My Flickr
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Jan 18, 2013 22:27 | #7 scpictaker wrote in post #15506830 Could be as cold as -30 F depending on where you are, and if your from Florida..........GOOD LUCK! Keep an extra battery in your pants pocket and rotate them in and out often. If you go inside for a while just leave your camera outside or in the trunk. Suppose to be -35 F wind chill here in WISCO this weekend. I'll be out shooting hopefully!!! Ill be out this week end too buddy! good luck and stay warm!
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scotiez Member 141 posts Joined Dec 2012 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota More info | Jan 19, 2013 22:42 | #8 I'm in North Dakota and the temps can get really cold. I have had no problems with my 5D at cold temps, my hands get to cold to be out for to long and i can't take pictures with gloves on. when i get my camera inside i just leave it sit and warm up naturally. I wait till its all warmed up before i pack it away in the bag. Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 60D, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, 430EX II, Yongnuo YN-560 II, Yongnuo RF-603 C3 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger
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Pauhana THREAD STARTER Senior Member 939 posts Likes: 58 Joined Feb 2010 Location: Nashville, Tennessee More info | Jan 20, 2013 12:03 | #9 Sounds like I better get some extra batteries before I go. Will be first time birding up there so pretty excited about the trip. Cold for me will be issue as not used to it anymore. A chilly 64 here today. Spent the morning out birding. Not condensation problems out on seashore today. Thanks much for info Confused and Prone to Wander.........
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scotiez Member 141 posts Joined Dec 2012 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota More info | Jan 20, 2013 12:23 | #10 64 is not chilly. Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 60D, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, 430EX II, Yongnuo YN-560 II, Yongnuo RF-603 C3 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger
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Jan 20, 2013 12:35 | #11 Pauhana wrote in post #15511949 A chilly 64 here today. Spent the morning out birding. Not condensation problems out on seashore today. LOL! I thought you were joking at first but you seem serious about 64F/18C being chilly. 5D4 Gripped | 16-35 f4L IS | 24-70 f2.8L II | 70-200 f2.8L II IS | 85 f1.8 | 600EX-RT | 430EXII | YN-468II | YN-622c | 'Stuff'
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ruhell Junior Member 22 posts Joined Jun 2008 More info | Jan 20, 2013 15:23 | #12 It doesn't hurt to be kind of cautious.
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Pauhana THREAD STARTER Senior Member 939 posts Likes: 58 Joined Feb 2010 Location: Nashville, Tennessee More info | Jan 20, 2013 16:53 | #13 ManiZ wrote in post #15512063 LOL! I thought you were joking at first but you seem serious about 64F/18C being chilly. Yes was kidding on temps. Blood has thinned out since I don't spend time in Cold weather anymore. Prefer cooler weather but not the temps you deal with on a daily basis in winter. Heck I even put heated grips on my new motorcycle. Thinking of bringing my battery operated/heated riding vest with me..........will save on packing 8 layers of clothes Confused and Prone to Wander.........
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right now as i type this it is 12:24 in the afternoon and the temp is -2 with a wind chill of -24 degrees. NO one in there right mind would be out taking pictures at these temperatures LOL. Hopefully when you are in Minnesota the weather has warmed up some so you can spend some time outside doing what you want to do.
