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Originally Posted by peter_4059
Time for an update. We've locked in 4-8 Nov at Kakslauttanen in Northern Finland.
Now looking into photography gear to take along. I've got an Olympus OMD EM10 MKII and I'm looking into some fast wide lens options.
I'm hoping to get some advice on what I'll need including keeping the camera from freezing?
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Best solution IMO is to use lithium iron disulphide batteries. Rated to keep punching out power down to -40C. Available as AA batteries from Bunnings. My camera worked perfectly at -23C.
Info here
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If you can't get a grip for your camera that takes AA batteries, a less reliable method is to carry several camera batteries, warm them on an inside pocket. Keep cycling the batteries if/as they fail. If the internal resistance of the rechargeable is sufficient, it may keep itself warm if you start shooting immediately .
You can also apply heat to the camera exterior near the battery with chemical hand warmer packs.
Liquid crystal displays can freeze solid and not operate. They are just a display and so the camera can still operate, you just won't know the settings. If the camera is left set wide open and on B you shouldn't need the display.
Cold cameras will immediately condense water and freeze all over on being brought inside unless they are sealed in plastic bags while outside in dry air.
Have fun.
Joe