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filmshooter
I love the size of my IIIa's, but when winter rolls around, that size is a problem. How do you manage to shoot a Barnack with gloves on and not foul the shutter speed dial as it spins around? Any help appreciated. Thanks.
raid
Dad Photographer
It is often the situation when the light levels stay relatively constant throughout much of each day in the winter. I would set aperture and speed before leaving the home, and then stick to those settings. Maybe it works out for you too. Using a wide angle lens also helps. Set DOF based distance for chosen aperture and don't focus again. If this fails, use a glove liner and then gloves with cut-out parts for the finger tips.
nukecoke
⚛Yashica
I use a pair of gloves with cut-out for finger tips to avoid touching the speed dial.
To me Bessa-R or Kiev-4a are better winter RFs. Or even a zorki-6.
To me Bessa-R or Kiev-4a are better winter RFs. Or even a zorki-6.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Regards, David
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Based on image provided, it must be very English winter with thin leather gloves...
I think, OP is asking about snowmobile riding gloves.
I think, OP is asking about snowmobile riding gloves.
lonemantis
Well-known
I've heard that the Nikon AR-1 attaches just fine to the shutter release on the Barnacks. You may need a thin spacer to keep it from screwing in all the way and keeping the shutter depressed, depending on the tolerances of your camera. However, that should give you the extra clearance you need over the shutter dial!
Leica also made their own version called the OZTNO, but they're quite rare and expensive.
Leica also made their own version called the OZTNO, but they're quite rare and expensive.
Daryl J.
Well-known
If you are referring to the heavy, insulated and windproofed gloves like what we use on the Northern Great Plains in January, the Barnack basically stays home.
For those disfamiliar with those type of gloves, the point of the index finger is about the size of an American Quarter.
Back when I would go out shooting my Minolta in -35 degree weather, we would almost always get static discharge on the film and would plastic bag the camera gear before going inside to prevent fogging of absolutely everything. Only 3-4 hours later would we even open the bags up.
For those disfamiliar with those type of gloves, the point of the index finger is about the size of an American Quarter.
Back when I would go out shooting my Minolta in -35 degree weather, we would almost always get static discharge on the film and would plastic bag the camera gear before going inside to prevent fogging of absolutely everything. Only 3-4 hours later would we even open the bags up.
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filmshooter
I use gloves designed for horseback riding and they are good to -30F. The problem isn't focusing or setting the f stop or even the shutter speed. The problem is keeping the gloves clear of the shutter speed dial when it spins around during exposure. I have heard the Nikon soft release works, and I have them on a pair of F2s, but I'm afraid they will stick up so far that they will snag on something and damage the shutter release. I do have fingerless gloves, but that exacerbates old frostbite problems
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B-9
Devin Bro
Easy, leave the camera at home.
Or be troubled to take your glove off for an exposure.
Your not going to get frostbite snapping a quick photo.
You might be surprised at how much exposure is needed to get frostbite.
Just my 2cents and I have had frostbite but never from taking photos.
Or be troubled to take your glove off for an exposure.
Your not going to get frostbite snapping a quick photo.
You might be surprised at how much exposure is needed to get frostbite.
Just my 2cents and I have had frostbite but never from taking photos.
css9450
Veteran
True that. I just take off my gloves for a quick snap.
I love winter and even when its so cold my camera gets frost on it just from my breath; I don't want to stay home!
Worst part is when its time to take down the tripod after its been out for awhile... My aluminum tripod would feel cold through even the thickest gloves! My new CF is better.
rfaspen
[insert pithy phrase here]
Oh?
I think I have 2 of them. And the Nikon version too. I've taken Barnack cameras out in rather cold weather quite a few times. I think I've always pulled off my glove when "snapping pics". Down to about -40F, but that's just too cold to be enjoyed. Usually down to about 0 to 10F is as cold as I can have fun. Just pull the glove off (I use my teeth), pull the camera from my inner jacket pocket, and use camera normally. I leave the focusing hand gloved most of the time, but I could see that being a problem if it was one of those extreme-cold mitts.
Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are my usual "cold" activities. I don't usually bring a camera ice climbing. Haven't attempted a winter ascent of any peaks for a while. I think those days are behind me now....not young anymore.
Dralowid
Michael
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sepiareverb
genius and moron
I’ve got a lot of old frostbite damage as well, and even short periods in extreme cold is painful for a good long while afterwards. It is minus 2 Fahrenheit here today for a high, and I spent the day in the darkroom rather than try and venture out. I was out yesterday at 0 and had to reply to a text, dealing with some tenant problems, my hand hurt and tingled for the better part of an hour after that quick reply on the phone.
Cable release a possibility? I guess that would also snag, but I used cable releases when shooting stock photos all winter years ago, tho it was that work that contributed to my current situation cold-wise. Not having to hold the cold sink camera as much was helpful. These days I just don’t shoot when it gets too cold.
Cable release a possibility? I guess that would also snag, but I used cable releases when shooting stock photos all winter years ago, tho it was that work that contributed to my current situation cold-wise. Not having to hold the cold sink camera as much was helpful. These days I just don’t shoot when it gets too cold.
Timmyjoe
Veteran
Just came in from 20 minutes with the Barnack shooting Christmas lights. 11ºF
Biggest problem I had was the camera gets DAMN COLD. I keep it outside my coat in the cold weather, to avoid lens fogging from the heat and moisture inside my coat. I take my glove off to shoot, and slip it back on afterwards, but grabbing the camera body after it's been out in the cold for even a short while is like holding dry ice.
Shutter sounded pretty good, which may be because DAG just rebuilt the camera from the ground up.
Best,
-Tim
Biggest problem I had was the camera gets DAMN COLD. I keep it outside my coat in the cold weather, to avoid lens fogging from the heat and moisture inside my coat. I take my glove off to shoot, and slip it back on afterwards, but grabbing the camera body after it's been out in the cold for even a short while is like holding dry ice.
Shutter sounded pretty good, which may be because DAG just rebuilt the camera from the ground up.
Best,
-Tim
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Devon - perhaps I wasn't clear about the frostbite. I had a pretty severe case about 15 years ago while fighting a fire in a one room school and my hands have been hyper sensitive to temperatures below 35° f ever since. I'm not worried about a recurrence with short exposure to cold, just losing the feeling in my hands.