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Coldest Weather shot?

Paul Luis
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Mar 15, 2005, 4:54 PM

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What's the coldest weather you guys have ever shot footage in?

I've got a pd150 and was wondering what's the lowest temp. you can record in without causing any damage to the camera.

Paul Luis
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Sony PD150, iMac G5, FCE, iMovie, Pro Tools, gadgets, gadgets, gadgets

RickSp
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Mar 16, 2005, 4:49 PM

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I have shot while skiing. Down in the 20 deg range before wind chill. I was more worried about losing my fingers to frost bite than doing damage to the camera if the truth be told. I think the camera can take more than I can.

Here is short clip: http://www.meridianmultimedia.com/tpark.html

Rick Spilman
Meridian Multimedia
www.meridianmultimedia.com

pastaboy
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Mar 17, 2005, 1:41 PM

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Hey- I saw the Winter Park Video.......When were guys here? I do the Breckenridge Ski Team Video (kids not pro's Video every year....) Got any good suggestions for a starting student filmer? (my dream is to become the next Warren Miller) ha ha

Thanks,
Fredo

pastaboy
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Mar 17, 2005, 1:44 PM

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Hey - It really depends on how the weather is.......if its snowing out (hard) then I would be more worried about getting the camera wet or getting condensation in it......I've taken it to 5 Degrees Far. (Skiing) (Not snowing, just FREEZING cold) I've also taken a GL1 to about 25 Degrees, but it was snowing, got home and had to dry out the inside for a few days cuz condensation got in.......Like the other reply, worry about snow or blowing snow (if any) cuz the camera will out last you in that cold of temp.

Fredo

RickSp
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Mar 17, 2005, 4:03 PM

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I was in Winter Park a couple of winters ago. It was my first real attempt to shoot and ski. So far I am not particularly happy with my skiing footage so I am reluctant to offer anyone else advice. I really like Warren Miller's videos and often wonder how he manages to get some of his shots. Really great stuff.

Rick Spilman
Meridian Multimedia
www.meridianmultimedia.com