I missed a chance to get a picture with a new PB 11.5 lb laker this morning because my camera, and my buddies camera, refused to function in the negative double digits. When ice fishing keep your camera in your inside coat pockets... any other ideas to get a cold camera working again?
lithium batteries are much more cold resistant than standard alkalines. worth the extra $$
If batteries are replaceable - Spare set of batteries in pocket.
Cell phone camera?
Disposable "one use" camera as backup.
(01-24-2014 06:49 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote: [ -> ]When ice fishing keep your camera in your inside coat pockets... any other ideas to get a cold camera working again?
Prevention is better than remediation...
Like you said, keep the camera in the inside coat pocket.
I do the same with lighters...you can't get the heater started if the lighter fluid is too cold.
The power winder for my old Olympus OM system had an external battery pack. Held 4 AA batteries, and a cord that plugged into the unit. The pack itself could be run up your sleeve, and the batteries kept nice and warm nestled against your skin inside a coat. But then someone went and 'improved' things, so we are stuck with cameras that don't work in the cold.
I like to fish with my GoPro, do you think the cold would have the same effects on this. I would assume no because of its casing and the fact that it's built for the outdoors.
All batteries perform better at close to ambient temperatures.
Motors both electronic and gas fired hate cold. (the moving part thing, and thickened lubrication)
LCD screens don't like cold - but will still work - their refresh rate may suffer though.
Hard electronics and memory chips themselves actually perform better at lower temperatures.
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