Arctic Ice

[northierthanthou]

Took this in July of 2010. I used a camera phone.

 

[northierthanthou]

Early Spring Break Up (Arctic Ocean)

 

[Alex_B]

Since you are in such a nice area (no pun!), take a proper camera out there and use the light and the scenes you find

Nice Ice BTW

 

[northierthanthou]

That's actually why I signed up for the forum, to get suggestions for a decent camera purchase. I and the ice thank you.

 

[Alex_B]

That's actually why I signed up for the forum, to get suggestions for a decent camera purchase. I and the ice thank you.

I have good experience with the Canon 5D II at temperatures of -30 to -40°C, the camera so far never failed me in those conditions, my eyebrows froze to the eyepiece of the camera, I nearly lost two fingers, and all displays go blind when you breathe, but the shutter would work perfectly . Also the 5D II batteries are terrific at those low temperatures. This winter I survived with one battery per week without recharging. My experience with e 5D I batteries at low temperatures was less pleasant.

But I am sure other camera manufacturers also have models which suit the climate.

 

[morganza]

Judging from the photographs, the place you went was amazingly beautiful. Kinda jealous, although i'm one of the persons who can't stand cold temperatures at all.

 

[northierthanthou]

Hey thank you for the suggestion. That's a bit out of my price range, but it also helps me to put things in perspective. ...hopefully my own eye won't stick to the camera.