Comments on: How To Handle Cold Weather Photography

By: Todd Michael Katke

Todd Michael Katke — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:21:03 +0000

another tip to consider for those of us that carry the long lens, 300mm to 600mm. putting your lens into 5 gallon ziplock bags. Getting all the air out, I even sometimes double bag my 500mmF4 before bring it inside. Take your card out for downloading. And let all your gear warm up slowly by this process, you will be good to go back out the following day. Seeing your results soon after getting inside and warming up.

By: Simo

Simo — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:48:53 +0000

Adrian, remember to take lot of warm clothes and don’t forget the tripod as you won’t see too much light.

By: Adrian Lees

Adrian Lees — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:45:34 +0000

I am going to Lapland in December 2011 and the information I have read is really invaluable. I have sent this link to my 12 year old grandson Jack who will coming with and he has a Nikon D60
Adrian – Australia
3rd January 2011

By: Wishum

Wishum — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:28:53 +0000

nice post, nice blog!

By: Randall

Randall — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:09:17 +0000

I’m a sports photographer who also has Raynaud’s disease. This condition makes my fingers very numb when exposed to cold for even short periods of time. The best solution to keep your hands and fingers warm for those hours spent on the sidelines during cold weather is to use Gerbing’s battery powered heated gloves. Check out my blog post about these gloves: http://www.lensextender.com/2009/05/battery-powered-heated-gloves-used-for-photography.html

By: John

John — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:11:52 +0000

Pay attention to where you’re breathing when you’re out too. I recently spent 6+ hours in approximately -20 F weather at a crowded event in the upper peninsula of Michigan and had ice forming on my filter just from the condensation of people’s breath. I didn’t notice it until I had been out for a while but I had to go inside and literally let it thaw before returning.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:35:59 +0000

Martin Hartley is one of the best cold weather expedition photographers I know. How he keeps his Nikon camera running for up to three hours at a time with temperatures down to -50ÂºC I have now idea – my D80 ran out of battery in 20 minutes flat! Have a look at his photos at http://www.martinhartley.com/portfolio/expeditions/arctic/ or watch him in action here http://www.flickr.com/photos/averylongwalk/2701104024/in/set-72157608454609625/

By: Barabe

Barabe — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:55:21 +0000

I agree with L-Jay about shooting in arctic conditions, in Montreal we have been getting well below freezing temperature for the last month, and i am geting 400+ shots with my Rebel XS Canon before i give it a chargeand it is not because it needs it, i just want to have a full charge for the next outing.

By: Carlo

Carlo — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:41:48 +0000

I got some winter photos as well from Norway
see my Blog http://allrockphotoblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/winter-norway-day-2.html

By: Slava33

Slava33 — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:13:03 +0000

Great advice! I just came back from Mammoth, where on Christmas the wind gusts reached 60mph and it was snowing the whole time! Was too afraid to use my more expensive FZ30 and opted for an Olympus P&S while outdoors. Next time will definitely try some of these tips.