DVX100 shooting in cold weather

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chintalalan

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i've had problems with my lens getting messed up due to condensation, and i've never shot in very cold weather, so i was wondering if this is not recommended for dvx100's or what precautions i should take.:huh:
 
If you see streaking, it's probably the LCD, so don't panic. Bring along a CRT monitor if you can. You can get a sock and use it as a makeshift camera glove, and use handwarmers to keep it from getting too dodgy.

You will also have about 50% battery life in extreme cold.
 
ive shot in cold, rain and really heavy wind that almost flipped the scissor lift over. i was lucky. Anyway, keep your batteries warm and cover the camera with a plastic bag if it rains. I tie it around the lens hood and put a clear sandwich bag over the LCD. Then I use a lcd cover for glare to keep most or the rain off the bag. It works great for me.
 
Be careful with plastic bags, they can collect static electricity. In the temperatures that will affect the camera, it won't be raining. I use a pelican camera cover when it does rain.

Somewhere around here is Barry's article talking about shooting the Iditarod with HVXes. That might keep you aware of some other things you'll be facing.

Having shot at 0 degrees F with a mini DV cam, I would never suggest it for anyone who can avoid it.
 
Hey I am really shock // that the battery with become 50% .. we are going to use 8 DVX100 to shoot under -20
So .. any suggestion

will it jam the DV tape .. KATA Cover is it good enough
 
If you're coming indoors with a cold camera, seal the entire camera in a plastic bag and allow it to sit and warm up. The condensation will settle on the outside of the plastic bag rather than on the camera.
 
I live in Ak and seem to always be filming outside in the winter, at whatever temp it might be. I've shot one little fun project at 5 below with no probs, (other than like a previos post said), shorter battery time. This is one thing that really bonded me too this cam. it's pretty rugged.
 
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