Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] High Altitude Photography
From: Dave Mason <gnome@dmason.net>
Date: 29 May 2001 12:07:54 -0400
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> No camera problems because of altitude, more likely due to cold.  If you 
> aren't used to altitude you may have problems - learn about altitude 
> sickness before you go.  I am bothered if I am above 10000' for long 
> periods of time, and hiking above 13000' is out anymore.  Consider taking a 
> UV filter unless the blue haze is an effect you want.  Consider a 
> polarizing filter if you want to control glare on snow/ice surfaces.

Well I have great experience at altitude and climbing... but not as a
Leica user - I still consider myself a 'newbie' at this. I guess the
thing I am most concerned about is the control of light - it can get
quite bright. 

> Where are you going?

This month is Ranier - then a few volcanos in Ecuador around the new
year.

In reply to: Message from "Kevin M. Bell" <newsgroups@camera-collectors.com> (Re: [Leica] High Altitude Photography)