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HV20 in high altitude
Hi, I am trying to find out if anyone has had a problem useing the HV20 over 10,000 feet? I have been reading reviews that state it does not work well over 10,000 feet, perhaps from the cold or possibly dryness on the lube? Thanks. Bob Safay
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Breckenridge
I used mine last weekend at 10,000+ feet. Temps were 20-30F and I set it to "snow". When I zoomed into an area with lots of trees the exposure 'brightened' them a bit too much. Locking the exposure would have overcome that but the video looks great.
A caution: if/when you bring the camera inside a ski lodge it's advised to keep it in a bag until it warms up. Otherwise you might have some condensation. I haven't seen negative comments about high altitudes and the HV20. What's the problem? ...Neil |
The altitude warning is specifically for hard disk camcorders, it need not apply for tape cameras. Heck, DVCPRO HD has climbed Everest.
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Worked for me at 17,000'
I recently used the HV20 at a 17,000 ft. pass in the Himalayas without issue. Not to worry.
- Mitch |
We just used mine as a helmet cam on a paraskier in St Moritz. Altitude 3300m, roughly 10.000 feet.
The weather is extremely dry there, humidity is around 25%. With did not have any problems |
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