DV953 in Canadian Weather at DVinfo.net

George Beck · April 25th, 2004, 10:32 AM

Has anyone used dv953 in Canadian weather?
and I'm NOT talking about Vancuver! =)
I'm talking about typical Torontonian temperatures,
from:

-30c
(and strong winds, snow... etc.)

to

+45c
(and high humidity)

I'm a bit worried that my GS400 will be operable only for a few weeks each year =/
any tips when using (dv953) in such weather?
(moving to California is Not an option)

George Beck · April 28th, 2004, 09:23 AM

common people.. =)

do the GS100 or DV953 work at -15C?

Guy Bruner · April 28th, 2004, 09:50 AM

I have seen postings in this forum by folks using the DV953 to film snowboarding. I don't recall the specifics of temperature being mentioned. The cameras are only rated to 0C...

George Beck · April 28th, 2004, 11:34 AM

Thanx, for the info Guy.

Frank Granovski · April 28th, 2004, 04:02 PM

The trick is too keep the battery and cam warm. Keep your battery or even your whole cam warm buy keeping it in your pocket, but better, keeping in a cam case with one of those hand warmers---to heat the bag---don't worry, these don't get too hot. Also, have Saran Wrap wrapped around your cam beforehand, and when you're ready to shoot, then attach the battery and more Saran Wrap around the battery---after it's attached. The wrapping will keep in the engine heat and will "let" you shoot longer in cold weather. This is what I did a couple of times shooting when it's cold---oh, and the Saran Wrap also keeps the cam dry from snow (and Vancouver rain). Shooting out of your car window is another option.

Keep in mind that all cams have a similar operating temperature.

George Beck · April 28th, 2004, 05:30 PM

Thanks Frank, this really helps... I was worried I'll kill the cam shooting in Toronto's weather...
altho here get much colder as you know, I think I'll have to use something like what you are suggesting.

Bryan Beasleigh · April 28th, 2004, 06:56 PM

Toronto rarely sees really cold weather so i don't understand why your worried. Now, in the far north up here in Barrie we just grin and bare it.

PortaBrace sells a heated muff for a camera its called a Polar Mitten. Product number POL-M2. looks like it might be right up Franks alley.

From the description"It is thickly padded with a high loft insulation material. Air activated warmers placed inside the case, maintain interior temperatures, to keep battery, recorder, lens and hands warm. Tested at minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. "

I suppose that would work to -45.556 deg C

http://www.portabrace.com/asp/ProdDesc.asp?DescCode=PRM

April 25th, 2004, 10:32 AM	#1
George Beck Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 244	DV953 in Canadian Weather Has anyone used dv953 in Canadian weather? and I'm NOT talking about Vancuver! =) I'm talking about typical Torontonian temperatures, from: -30c (and strong winds, snow... etc.) to +45c (and high humidity) I'm a bit worried that my GS400 will be operable only for a few weeks each year =/ any tips when using (dv953) in such weather? (moving to California is Not an option)

April 28th, 2004, 06:56 PM	#7
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Toronto rarely sees really cold weather so i don't understand why your worried. Now, in the far north up here in Barrie we just grin and bare it. PortaBrace sells a heated muff for a camera its called a Polar Mitten. Product number POL-M2. looks like it might be right up Franks alley. From the description"It is thickly padded with a high loft insulation material. Air activated warmers placed inside the case, maintain interior temperatures, to keep battery, recorder, lens and hands warm. Tested at minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. " I suppose that would work to -45.556 deg C http://www.portabrace.com/asp/ProdDesc.asp?DescCode=PRM __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

April 28th, 2004, 09:23 AM	#2
George Beck Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 244	common people.. =) do the GS100 or DV953 work at -15C?

April 28th, 2004, 09:50 AM	#3
Guy Bruner Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ashford, AL Posts: 937	I have seen postings in this forum by folks using the DV953 to film snowboarding. I don't recall the specifics of temperature being mentioned. The cameras are only rated to 0C...

April 28th, 2004, 11:34 AM	#4
George Beck Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 244	Thanx, for the info Guy.

April 28th, 2004, 04:02 PM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The trick is too keep the battery and cam warm. Keep your battery or even your whole cam warm buy keeping it in your pocket, but better, keeping in a cam case with one of those hand warmers---to heat the bag---don't worry, these don't get too hot. Also, have Saran Wrap wrapped around your cam beforehand, and when you're ready to shoot, then attach the battery and more Saran Wrap around the battery---after it's attached. The wrapping will keep in the engine heat and will "let" you shoot longer in cold weather. This is what I did a couple of times shooting when it's cold---oh, and the Saran Wrap also keeps the cam dry from snow (and Vancouver rain). Shooting out of your car window is another option. Keep in mind that all cams have a similar operating temperature.

April 28th, 2004, 05:30 PM	#6
George Beck Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 244	Thanks Frank, this really helps... I was worried I'll kill the cam shooting in Toronto's weather... altho here get much colder as you know, I think I'll have to use something like what you are suggesting.