[rollei_list] Re: Cameras in Antarctica
- From: "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:55:10 -0700
Interesting Richard. Cold weather kills batteries so I would certainly
opt for a mechanical camera like a Rollei if you are there in winter.
You may want to have it CLA's too as the temperatures there may affect
lubricants that are not designed for those climates.
If you have a 35mm SLR take it and some long lenses for the wildlife
you may come across. This way you can have your telephoto and bracket
the shots accordingly. Even if it does use batteries, many SLRs have a
remote power packs you can keep inside your coat to keep the juice
flowing. If not, you can keep the battery in your coat until you are
ready to use it and then you will be set.
While the 4x5 is nice, it may be overkill but I am not a 4x5 user so I
will leave that to the larger format experts on the list.
Peter K
On 6/21/05, Richard Urmonas <rurmonas@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Fellow Rolleists. I have a high probability of working in Antarctica
> over the next winter. I have no experience with cameras in such cold
> conditions, so I am looking for any advice about selecting cameras for
> these conditions. I know about servicing the shutters etc.
> ("winterising"), I am really looking for input about what are issues
> with various types of cameras in the cold conditions, and any shooting
> issues I may not be aware of.
>
> I am thinking about taking something like the following:
> - The Rollei 2.8D (of course!), probably in the metal case.
> - A MF SLR so I have a long lens for wildlife shots. I own a Kowa
> outfit, plus have a Mamiya 645 (would have to buy lenses). Buying
> another camera would not be out of the question.
> - Thinking about taking my Linhof Super Technica for some 4x5 images.
>
> Any comments about the wisdom of the above.
>
> All input greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Richard
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