camera and cold weather

[Taff]

hi' my camera failed to work because of the cold weather.Does anyone else get the same prob, tonight was the first time i was going to use it Thanks.Taff

[nathkrul]

What make and model is it Taff, could just be a duff battery, was it fully charged as the cold weather does effect them.

Colin

[Taff]

Hi Colin' the camera is a DSLR canon 300D.The batts' was fully charge i even tried another set to make sure, it must be the cold weather.Mark

[brendant]

I sometimes get problems with the camera (400D) locking up, have to remove the battery to reset, since changing to a power lead instead of battery the problem has gone away, only happens if temp is more than -2 or more.

Although many people operate Canons in sub zero temperatures they are not rated for it, check the specs, If not a mechanical problem the battery is the most likely cause.

Brendan

[barkis]

Do the Canon cameras not have an available power supply unit.?

I'm not suggesting it will improve the problem here, but at least a constant regulated supply would be

preferable when imaging.

My Olympus E-500 makes use of a Dummy battery holder, to which an external supply can be connected.

As the Canon cameras are the much preferred choice for Imaging, I would expect there is an available product to suit it.

Ron.

[MikeP]

I think Astronomiser sells something that could help. http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/canonpower.htm

Mike

[Ant]

I have a Canon power lead from Astronomiser and it works a treat - never had the camera fail on me since.

Ant

[Reggie]

I have a canon 450d power lead from astronomiser too, they do exactly what they say on the tin they also get slightly warm so may help keep the camera from getting sluggish. I must say I'm slightly confused about the canon not liking sub zero temperatures, after seeing some peltier cooling mods for a couple of cameras....

[beamish]

I agree with Ant, got a lead from Andy at Astronomiser and never had the problem, even at well below -2 C !! (300D)

Karlo