keeping my new D200 safe this weekend?

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

11/08/2007 05:32:13 PM · #1

Okay it's supposed to be in the low 30's at night where we'll be. We're tent camping. What to do? I need to take a camera, but I'm worried about the cold, condensation, ect. Should I put it in the sleeping bag with me? hehe

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

11/08/2007 05:36:41 PM · #2

Camera is fine. Battery will drain in cold.

11/08/2007 05:44:45 PM · #3

I live in a cold (seasonally) climate and take my camera with me all the time to keep track of jobs and as a result I tend to forget it in the truck. I have had no problem with condensation etc. I just leave it in the bag with the top open and let it warm up gradually.

I would not put it in your sleeping bag, you might roll over on it and take some reveling photos.

Besides it won't keep you warm and it will take up room for your husband who will. :-}

MAX!

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

11/08/2007 05:52:27 PM · #4

Okay the putting it in my sleeping bag was a joke lol.

Okay so the cold drains the battery, what can I do to keep it somewhat isolated?

I still can't believe it's here!

ralph

Nikon Z9

11/08/2007 05:53:38 PM · #5

i've had mine out regularly in -10 to -20C no issues
this

was -15C'ish

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

11/08/2007 06:01:11 PM · #6

If you're going to go in and out of cold/warm areas, condensation is a problem (not only with the D200). You can put the camera (lenses and all) in a plastic bag while going from one temp to another, and let it sit tight in the bag for 1/2 hour or so, to get the temp equalized (something like that). In a pinch, stick the camera in your tocque or wrap it in your coat (when going from cold to warm or so).

The D200 works great in cold weather. Much colder than what you're talking about, that's nothing :) As for the battery, it simply gets used up faster in colder situations - since you have two, it's no problem. Use one, recharge the other, it won't be much of a problem at all.

Message edited by author 2007-11-08 18:04:20.

11/08/2007 06:01:58 PM · #7

Originally posted by missinseattle:

Okay the putting it in my sleeping bag was a joke lol.

Ok and so was my response or so I thought. (must work on my delivery)

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

11/08/2007 06:04:38 PM · #8

lol I knew you were joking. I'm a little jittery at the moment new camera and all.

So should I try to at least put the batter somewhere where it's insulated or not worry about it? A friend is loaning me another battery. We'll be gone all weekend, no power- we're roughing it in the mountains.

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

11/08/2007 06:05:52 PM · #9

Originally posted by Quigley:

My, my, twenty some years, and still a romantic :)))

11/08/2007 06:06:28 PM · #10

Originally posted by ursula:

can't recharge them, no electricity. We're tent camping and I don't have an adapter to charge it in the truck. As far as the aclimating it, should I just leave it in the truck overnight or in the tent?

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/08/2007 06:07:35 PM · #11

I've shot with mine at -40F without problems. 30's will be fine. Keep the battery warm if you can (and keep a spare in an inside pocket)

Be careful bringing it back in to a warm environment, condensation can be a problem - keep the camera in a bag or put it in a plastic bag until it warms up.

11/08/2007 06:07:44 PM · #12

Mine has sat out in my truck over night (more than once) at -35c and I'm still taking shots the next day with it. (I have 3 batteries and the double battery insert for mine it is well worth it.) Did you know that it's only 55 more day until Christmas morning?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/08/2007 06:10:00 PM · #13

Wrap the batteries in somthing warm and put them in the bottom of your sleeping bag this worked for me when I went Winter camping and could not charge.

Elmakias

Canon EOS-5D

11/08/2007 06:11:01 PM · #14

there are these heat packs you can buy to stick on your batteries

i know that chase jarvis does this for his laptop batteries

11/08/2007 06:15:16 PM · #15

Originally posted by Elmakias:

there are these heat packs you can buy to stick on your batteries

i know that chase jarvis does this for his laptop batteries

Cool idea where do you get them???

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/08/2007 06:24:18 PM · #16

Originally posted by Quigley:

Cool idea where do you get them???

Outdoor sports shops, ski-shops etc. They are designed to be stuck in boots to keep your toes warm. I'm not convinced it'll be useful to you though. They don't last long enough. Keeping them close to your body would be more useful.

Message edited by author 2007-11-08 18:30:43.

option

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

11/08/2007 06:33:06 PM · #17

I keep my gear in a pelican case if I'm going to be roughing it, protects against pretty well whatever the outdoors can throw at you. If you just You should be able to fit a D200 / 18-200 into a Pelican 1200 just fine.

MAK

Leica CL

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

11/08/2007 06:39:52 PM · #18

get a car power inverter thingy that plugs in the ciggi lighter puts out 110V then you can charge your batteries, you only need a cheapo 50W jobby that will do the trick nicely.. better safe than sorry.

failing that, try not to look at every pic you take and turn the preview off then they might last the weekend. remember also that using the VR on your lens will drain power from the camera battery so only have it on when you really Need it on..

have a good trip

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

11/08/2007 06:47:34 PM · #19

i'm regularly out in the winter shooting eagles. i've been out with my 5d and 350 when it was below zero. the camera will last longer out in the cold than i will. i didnt put it in a bag or anything getting back in my truck or the house. never a condensation issue b4 either. i also dont really think the batteries go dead either. i dont know what happens to them. they do quit working but when they warm up they are fine without charging them.
nothing wrong with being cautious, but i wouldn't make to big of a deal about it

Elmakias

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/08/2007 06:54:30 PM · #20

Originally posted by Quigley:

Originally posted by Elmakias:
there are these heat packs you can buy to stick on your batteries

i know that chase jarvis does this for his laptop batteries

Cool idea where do you get them???

the video is at the bottom of the lightmods blog, toward the end it lists everything

i have to run right now, or i would watch it and tell you myself.

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

11/08/2007 07:18:39 PM · #21

Leave camera in the cold and keep baterry in the pocket that is warm. That is what I do when I take my P&S on skiing trips.

jrtodd

Nikon D850

11/08/2007 07:28:45 PM · #22

You mean not everyone sleeps with their D200 every night.....so my wife was right?

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

11/08/2007 07:38:51 PM · #23

Originally posted by ursula:

Originally posted by Quigley:
I live in a cold (seasonally) climate and take my camera with me all the time to keep track of jobs and as a result I tend to forget it in the truck. I have had no problem with condensation etc. I just leave it in the bag with the top open and let it warm up gradually.

I would not put it in your sleeping bag, you might roll over on it and take some reveling photos.

Besides it won't keep you warm and it will take up room for your husband who will. :-}

MAX!

My, my, twenty some years, and still a romantic :)))

Always the Romantic, Love makes the world go round :-} and I'm all about the love. :)))

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

11/08/2007 07:43:18 PM · #24

Batteries roasting over an open fire ...