HV20 in high altitude at DVinfo.net

Bob Safay · February 21st, 2008, 06:42 PM

Hi, I am trying to find out if anyone has had a problem useing the HV20 over 10,000 feet? I have been reading reviews that state it does not work well over 10,000 feet, perhaps from the cold or possibly dryness on the lube? Thanks. Bob Safay

Neil Groundwater · February 21st, 2008, 07:00 PM

I used mine last weekend at 10,000+ feet. Temps were 20-30F and I set it to "snow". When I zoomed into an area with lots of trees the exposure 'brightened' them a bit too much. Locking the exposure would have overcome that but the video looks great.

A caution: if/when you bring the camera inside a ski lodge it's advised to keep it in a bag until it warms up. Otherwise you might have some condensation.

I haven't seen negative comments about high altitudes and the HV20. What's the problem?

...Neil

Jack Zhang · February 21st, 2008, 08:39 PM

The altitude warning is specifically for hard disk camcorders, it need not apply for tape cameras. Heck, DVCPRO HD has climbed Everest.

Mitchell Silver · February 24th, 2008, 11:34 AM

I recently used the HV20 at a 17,000 ft. pass in the Himalayas without issue. Not to worry.

- Mitch

Joachim Hoge · February 24th, 2008, 12:28 PM

We just used mine as a helmet cam on a paraskier in St Moritz. Altitude 3300m, roughly 10.000 feet.
The weather is extremely dry there, humidity is around 25%. With did not have any problems

February 21st, 2008, 06:42 PM	#1
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	HV20 in high altitude Hi, I am trying to find out if anyone has had a problem useing the HV20 over 10,000 feet? I have been reading reviews that state it does not work well over 10,000 feet, perhaps from the cold or possibly dryness on the lube? Thanks. Bob Safay

February 21st, 2008, 07:00 PM	#2
Neil Groundwater New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 11	Breckenridge I used mine last weekend at 10,000+ feet. Temps were 20-30F and I set it to "snow". When I zoomed into an area with lots of trees the exposure 'brightened' them a bit too much. Locking the exposure would have overcome that but the video looks great. A caution: if/when you bring the camera inside a ski lodge it's advised to keep it in a bag until it warms up. Otherwise you might have some condensation. I haven't seen negative comments about high altitudes and the HV20. What's the problem? ...Neil

February 24th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#4
Mitchell Silver Tourist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kula, Hawaii Posts: 2	Worked for me at 17,000' I recently used the HV20 at a 17,000 ft. pass in the Himalayas without issue. Not to worry. - Mitch

February 21st, 2008, 08:39 PM	#3
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	The altitude warning is specifically for hard disk camcorders, it need not apply for tape cameras. Heck, DVCPRO HD has climbed Everest.

February 24th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#5
Joachim Hoge Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 402	We just used mine as a helmet cam on a paraskier in St Moritz. Altitude 3300m, roughly 10.000 feet. The weather is extremely dry there, humidity is around 25%. With did not have any problems