A Canceled Photography Trip......

[Lonnie1212]

Hi Folks,

I figure this might be the best place to whine a little. I hope you don't mind. But I am scheduled to take the AMTRAK to Chicago at 6:30 AM tomorrow morning. Have been feeling a little stressed about going to the big city. Thinking the weather might have something to do with it. It is currently 7 F with a windchill of -4 in the windy city. I would be carrying a backpack with a tripod and two extra lenses, walking the streets, the tour buses are not running..... There are things I could do. But I am not feeling the enthusiasm right now. I went to Chicago two weeks ago and had the time of my life. But the weather was different. Sort of feeling disappointed in myself.

Thanks for listening,

Lonnie

 

[terri]

Sounds understandable to me, Lonnie. I'm not sure how enthusiastic I'd be about dragging that gear around in a -4' windchill!

A good photo trip shouldn't have to mean being severely uncomfortable the whole time.

Chicago is a fabulous city. But I'd rather check it out in June than February. I'm not afraid to admit it!

 

[Lonnie1212]

Sounds understandable to me, Lonnie. I'm not sure how enthusiastic I'd be about dragging that gear around in a -4' windchill!

A good photo trip shouldn't have to mean being severely uncomfortable the whole time.

Chicago is a fabulous city. But I'd rather check it out in June than February. I'm not afraid to admit it!

Hi Terri,

It is good to hear from you. I am glad that you agree. It can be hard to concentrate when the weather is bad.

 

[SquarePeg]

Reschedule! No need to force it if it’s not going to be fun.

 

[Original katomi]

As Square peg says go another time.
At -4 you kit will be still to use and your batteries will suffer not to mention all the crud blow in the wind.
Just of interest I looked up the temp range for a canon 6d min is zero deg c to 40deg c

 

[Lonnie1212]

As Square peg says go another time.
At -4 you kit will be still to use and your batteries will suffer not to mention all the crud blow in the wind.
Just of interest I looked up the temp range for a canon 6d min is zero deg c to 40deg c

I was curious about low temperatures and camera performance. If a camera has condensation in it, and you step into below freezing temperatures, there could be a problem. I went to Chicago two weeks ago and it was 35 F with sunshine. It was perfect weather for ice skating and sight seeing. But this below zero windchill stuff is different.

 

[weepete]

I'd go regardless xD

 

[jcdeboever]

If you go the obvious is to dress appropriate for the weather. Bring large ziplock bags and put your camera in it before entering a warm area to prevent condensation. Your batteries will drain quick so be aware of that. If you dress right, it should make the trip good. I personally hate bitter cold when shooting but you may be able to go down to the shore line and capture some unique images.

 

[SquarePeg]

Isnt it NBA all star weekend in Chicago? Now for some people that’s a reason to go - activities, stars, parties... but for others that’s a reason to stay home - crowds, long waits for everything, upcharging everywhere...

 

[Lonnie1212]

If you go the obvious is to dress appropriate for the weather. Bring large ziplock bags and put your camera in it before entering a warm area to prevent condensation. Your batteries will drain quick so be aware of that. If you dress right, it should make the trip good. I personally hate bitter cold when shooting but you may be able to go down to the shore line and capture some unique images.

Good advice! Thank you very much

 

[Lonnie1212]

Isnt it NBA all star weekend in Chicago? Now for some people that’s a reason to go - activities, stars, parties... but for others that’s a reason to stay home - crowds, long waits for everything, upcharging everywhere...

Now I am getting in the mood for baseball.

 

[vintagesnaps]

Sometimes things work out for the best, seems better to go another time and enjoy it than to go and hate the whole darn experience!

 

[AlanKlein]

Swap your ticket and come to NYC.

 

[Original katomi]

Problems encountered at low temp, apart from the battery issues the oil/lubricant becomes thicker at low temp so the movements are stiffer and slower adding more drain on the batts.
I was using a k1000 in the winter 81/82 the diesel in the storage tanks was like soft wax my k1000 froze the lubricant was so still nothing worked ... was ok when warmed up