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T2i with cold

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[J_Gasper]
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Should the canon t2i be fine in the cold? Will be in a case and in a backpack unless im shooting.
Thanks
Nov 28 2010 7:30PM
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MADDECENT
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The camera itself will be ok, but if its really cold the battery will die much more quickly.

If the battery dies, just take it out and warm it in your glove for a chair ride and it'll slightly revive, at least enough for the next run or two.

I was filming in -10 or so degree weather last weekend and had to warm the battery 4 or so times, but it really wasn't that big of a deal.
Nov 28 2010 7:55PM
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ThunderousFilms
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i have a lithium ion battery thats supposed to last for 300 mins and i was in -18 degree weather on thurs and it held about 30 mins, there not much u can do but warm it up......
Nov 28 2010 10:13PM
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[J_Gasper]
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ok and whats the poin of a battery grip? wouldnt it be better to just buy and extra battery?
Nov 28 2010 10:24PM
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Blurst
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A battery grip is a pretty key investment. Gives the camera more weight making it more stable and gives you twice or more battery power because it can hold double as or the li ion batteries.
Nov 28 2010 10:26PM
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canterbury
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how many batteries would you guys recommend for a day (couple of hours) of shooting video in the cold?
Nov 28 2010 10:36PM
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Coalescent
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when I used to shoot with my HV20, I had four batteries, the basic size. This would last me all day. I haven't tried the T2i in the cold yet, however I would imagine it would be about the same. Now this is basically about ten hours of shooting.

I haven't had any problems with the no-name brand batteries off ebay. Saves a ton of money.

On a second thought, I always thought about crocheting a little baggie for the camera to sit in like a little jacket for it to stay warmer haha.
Nov 28 2010 10:53PM
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MADDECENT
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I only have one, and it's somewhat of a neusance having to warm it, but if i keep warming it it'll last a whole day. for cold, I would like to have 2. One to have being warmed and one in the camera. That would easily sustain a T2i for a whole day, if i switched them every time the battery froze. In warm weather one battery lasts me two days of filming.
Nov 28 2010 11:51PM
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KarmaInitiative
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generic batteries for my hv40 stopped charging correctly, i would avoid them if possible
Nov 29 2010 8:44AM
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SassySloth
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Are there any of percussions you should take with filming with a T2i in the cold??


and friend send what getting condensation on your lens when going from hot to cold or vis versa

Thanks and +K for help
Nov 29 2010 9:16AM
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mak
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yeah the camera will fog up pretty bad if you move it from cold to hot fast. just put the camera in one of those big zip lock bags before you go inside, and wait until the its about room temperature before taking it out. that usually keeps most of the moisture out.
Nov 29 2010 4:24PM
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SassySloth
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word thanks man
Nov 29 2010 4:27PM
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MADDECENT
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If you get something on the lens, dont breathe on it to wipe it off, your breath will instantly freeze, and if you wipe it it will fuck your lens.

If you get ice on the lens, take it inside and let it melt, dont wipe it.
Nov 29 2010 8:19PM
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Fritz_Wetherbee
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i'm thinking about sticking a foot warmer to the bottom of my t2i this winter. think that will help?
Nov 29 2010 8:20PM
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MAC.D
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DSLRs actually have problems overheating while shooting for long periods of time. Cold will affect the battery, not the camera. The foot warmer probably wouldn't keep the battery much warmer, and it might add to any overheating your camera has.
Nov 29 2010 9:03PM
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[J_Gasper]
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shit, sounds like a pain in the ass to film with. is it still worth time and money for it?
Nov 29 2010 9:05PM
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MADDECENT
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Every camera ive ever seen has this same problem. It's not just the T2i.
Nov 29 2010 9:18PM
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eheath
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I dunno where you live, but even when its 20 or colder, your breath doesn't instantly freeze on glass...
Nov 29 2010 9:21PM
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MADDECENT
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I live in Colorado, last week it was -10 or so in Keystone, and yes, my breath instantly froze on the glass.
Nov 29 2010 9:46PM
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SassySloth
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will anything happen from warm to cold??
Nov 30 2010 6:42AM
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Fritz_Wetherbee
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oh I didn't know that. would that be a problem even if im taking video?


and i meant right under the battery pack. or even on the bottom of the battery grip. think that would help?
Nov 30 2010 10:51AM
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MAC.D
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Only if you are continuously shooting for a long period of time, which you probably won't be. I don't think heating your battery packs will make much of a noticeable difference, but it could.
Nov 30 2010 4:54PM
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PhaedeD
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get a glove for it. delkin t2i case, search it on google. im bout to get one tomorrow.
Nov 30 2010 11:08PM
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eheath
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That'd make sense. Utah doesn't get that cold.
Nov 30 2010 11:10PM
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