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Bob Safay February 21st, 2008 06:42 PM

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

Neil Groundwater February 21st, 2008 07:00 PM

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

Jack Zhang February 21st, 2008 08:39 PM

The altitude warning is specifically for hard disk camcorders, it need not apply for tape cameras. Heck, DVCPRO HD has climbed Everest.

Mitchell Silver February 24th, 2008 11:34 AM

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

Joachim Hoge February 24th, 2008 12:28 PM

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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