Re: [Leica] Cold camera cold film

["Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>]

I had a problem with a Compur shutter not performing by stalling half open
in 20F daytime weather.  I guess I should have taken my Leica on that
hunting trip.
Roland Smith
- ----- Original Message -----
From: csocolow <csocolow@microserve.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Cold camera cold film


> Ted Grant wrote:
>
> > Hi Carl,
> >
> > When I used to shoot a fair amount in the arctic, -25 to -50 below using
M
> > cameras I never had them "winterized" for better lubrication. I just
took
> > them north and shot away and they worked fine.
> >
> > I had read at one time that M Leicas' didn't really need to be
winterized,
> > so I never had it done. Sure things tightened up, as in focusing rings,
but
> > not stopped "cold!" :)
> >
> > ted
> >
>
> When I used to shoot daily news I'd use my Canon mechanical cameras down
> below zero with no problems or adjustments. Even today I have no
> problems with my Hasselblads when they're cold. I've had problems with
> later battery-dependent Canons in cold weather, however. The Leicas have
> always performed well but I've only used them down to about 10 degrees
> (remember those temperatures, Roger?). I have heard of leaf shutters
> freezing and binding or breaking and was wondering if anyone on the LUG
> has experienced that. I've also heard of film breaking or sprocket holes
> stripping because it's so brittle. And I've heard of static marks on
> film from using a motor rewind. Anyone have these experiences as well?
> Also, can you use long underwear to clean long lenses?
>
> --
> Carl Socolow
>
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