[LRflex] Re: R3 not working well in cold weather

Thanks everyone, I agree with the consensus of old lubricant thickening once
it gets close to zero degrees celecius. Time for a CLA I think...

Thanks agian
Ross
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Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:11:09 +0100
From: "Miha Golobic" <miha.golobic@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [LRflex] Re: R3 not working well in cold weather

Ros,
it is probably the shutter. Last weekend I have been shooting with my R3
(ex-Philippe`s camera) in Salzburg and Chimsee at freezing weather. I don`t
know the exact temperatures, but hat and gloves were mandatory! The camera
felt fine on two LR 44 alkaline batteries for 12 hours hanging off my neck
(but my neck didn`t ;-)).

BTW, does anybody know how do Wein cells cope with the cold waether?

Best Regards,
Miha




2008/12/26 Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx

 Ron,

 I had this problem a couple of years ago and it was solved by a nice
 cleaning by a local technician - the shutter got gummed up? or 'gommé' and
 was caused by old grease/oil/lubricant - worked perfectly afterwards.
 It cost me 30 euros at the time.
 If the camera perfomrs ok at room temperature, that will be the first cause
 to investigate after ageing batteries.
 Wish you good luck.
 Phx

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Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:23:15 -0800
From: David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [LRflex] Re: R3 not working well in cold weather

Hi Ron!

Lithium batteries might help, as lithiums are reputed to work at
lower temps.  However, if you're talking zero Fahrenheit, (minus 18
Celsius) then battery issues are "normal".  Almost no non-esoteric
batteries will work well at those temps ...  simply keeping your
camera inside your parka, as much as possible, may help.

If you're talking zero Celsius (+32 Fahrenheit) then the only issue
should be keeping them warm - regardless of the type.

Bear in mind that Leica do not guarantee performance of their cameras
below 0 Celsius.  I have had this pointed out to me in no uncertain
terms, by Leica Service, Solms, when I had "issues' with my R8
+DMR.  That being said, I found it, and my other Leicas (including
the R3), worked well, at -10 to -15C, providing I kept them inside my
Parka (but outside my vest).  Below that, I tend to stay indoors ...
I'm such a wimp!

Hope this helps!



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 Ross Wilson wrote:

 I've recently started having issues with my trusty R3 in cold weather (when
 it gets to zero degrees). When on auto mode the shutter stays open for
 around 4 or 5 seconds. It's as if the batteries are not working properly. I
 replaced the batteries but the problem still persists in cold conditions.

 Has anybody else experienced these problems? Is there an easy solution? I
 read somewhere that replacing the two silver oxide batteries with one
 lithium type might help, does anyone have experience of this?

 Thanks for any info

 Ron

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