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Winter Camping with a Camera

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Bart.Man
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So I have a t3i and am planning a winter camping trip on cross country skis and would really like to bring my camera. However, since it won't be in a warm environment, I fear harming my camera. Is there any way to do so without damage to camera body/lens? The only solution I have been able to think of is to sleep with it in my sleeping bag and, while I love my camera dearly, I would rather not have to sleep with it.

Anyone have advice for overnight cold weather storage of a DSLR?
Dec 27 2012 6:23PM
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Mag
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No worries, it's less sensitive than you, as long as it doesn't get covered in water it'll be fine. You're more likely to have it overheat than freeze. The only negative of it being cold is that the batteries won't last.
Dec 27 2012 6:50PM
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Bart.Man
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Sweet. Thanks for the tip. I guess I can just sleep with the battery.
Dec 27 2012 6:51PM
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Mag
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I think it only reduces battery life, I don't think it will drain faster(as it doesn't much anyway(if at all)) when not in use), but it seems you really want a reason to sleep with your camera gear haha.
Dec 27 2012 6:56PM
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Bart.Man
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Haha what can I say? Just want to look out for my baby
Dec 27 2012 7:07PM
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JAHrig
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Yeah your good. My 60D camps with me often in snow caves. And he is right above who said battery life is diminished, so bring extras, and I have even tapped handwarmers outside of the battery compartment before, not sure how well it works, but it can't hurt.
Dec 27 2012 8:17PM
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Bmo.
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put your batteries between your legs when you sleep
Dec 27 2012 9:52PM
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JAHrig
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sounds like some testicular cancer to me haha!
Dec 27 2012 10:13PM
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=M=
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batteries between legs=kills sperm=don't need to use a condom?
Dec 27 2012 10:34PM
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Bmo.
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Bahahaha
This thread got off topic real quick
Dec 27 2012 10:44PM
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