Bessa R3a and cold weather -27F

[sfaust]

Well, I took the Bessa R3a on a trip recently. When we left in the morning for snowmobiling along the Canadian border, it was -27F. It warmed up a little during the day, but it was basically -20F or less for the entire trip. I had the trusty R3a in the backpack. It wasn't really protected, or wrapped in anything to help keep it warm. Just stuffed in the bag and subjected to 40-50mph winds.

This was its third trip out in cold temps (-20F, -27F, 20F)

When I took it out for photos, it worked flawlessly. I shot a roll of 35mm and it never missed a beat. Just though those considering trips in cold climates can use the positive experience to help in their planning.

 

[Cloudy]

Hi, Stephen!
How about the batteries? And the reaction of the LED display?

 

[sfaust]

Hi, Stephen!
How about the batteries? And the reaction of the LED display?

No problems with either. I can't say how long the batteries would last, since I only shot about a roll of film on each trip.

 

[Cloudy]

Thanks, sfaust! 🙂