At 19:58 19.08.01, Bernd Möller wrote:
I remember your messages on that topic. Let's do some testing of
OM4's and OM4Ti's next winter, so everybody here can benefit of it
(and try to get some of these battery holders. Good luck).
I've used my OM-4T to photograph the northern lights in -30C. Or
rather, I tried to do so. All was well for about 15 minutes, then
the mirror locked up. I could get it working again for a few minutes
by holding my fingers around the battery compartment. Bare hands
against metal in -30C is not something I would recommend, but it
works in a pinch. I also brought my OM-1, and it did of course work
flawlessly, until later that night when the film snappet inside the
camera (no motor drive or winder, just cold and insensitive fingers).
I think an OM-2(n) would be the perfect choice for night time/cold
weather use: Automatic exposure when required, very low battery
drain and generally no problems with lock ups. I can't remember any
problems with my OM-2n in cold weather, but then again I've only
used it in more normal Norwegian winter temperatures, around 20C.
Thomas Bryhn
Or maybe we need little cardigans or pile vests for our OMs. :-)
Actually one of those neoprene foam cases from Zing ought to give you
a more time before lock up.
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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