low temperature and the EX-3 at DVinfo.net

Ronnie Martin · January 6th, 2010, 08:49 AM

I have a job coming up in two days and the temperature is forecast to be at a 25 year low in Mississippi. It is forecast to be 17 degrees during the morning and the high is below freezing all day. I realize that battery life will be affected and can keep a spare battery on the charger all the time. Also for a large part of the event I can use the Ex battery charger as a power supply. However, what precautions should I take with the camera. Would it be best to cover it with a plastic bag?

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks

Ronnie Martin Page 1

Paul Cronin · January 6th, 2010, 08:57 AM

Search the forum there are a few threads on cold weather use. 15 Degrees F is not a problem for the camera. The search tool works well and prevents us from starting post that have already be going. Hope this helps.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...ting-temp.html

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...d-weather.html

Ronnie Martin · January 6th, 2010, 09:59 AM

Thanks Paul for the links I did do a search but probably just didn't use the right wording.

Do you know if it is possible to use the power from the charger with a battery on the camera?
I don't mean for charging the battery at the same time. From my shooting perch I have to run down on the track from time to time for an interview and I thought I would use the power from the charger with the battery on the camera during the race then just un plug it and run down on the track to do my interview. The ex-3 is such a great camera I just do not want to damage the camera by trying something stupid.

Thanks

Ronnie dirtracingvidedo.com

Chris Hurd · January 6th, 2010, 10:01 AM

Hey Ronnie, see this thread:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...ting-temp.html

Written for EX1 but also applies to EX3. It might merge this one into it.

**oops -- didn't notice that Paul already has a link to it, above**

Nick Wilson · January 6th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Yes you can, on the EX1 and I assume on the EX3. The DC In appears to take priority but if power is lost, the camera will switch seamlessly to the battery. Note that the power supply will not feed the camera and charge a battery at the same time.

Simon Wyndham · January 6th, 2010, 02:09 PM

AFAIK the temp of the battery itself is only of concern when it isn't mounted and being used. I am open to being wrong of course.

January 6th, 2010, 08:49 AM	#1
Ronnie Martin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brandon, Ms 39042 USA Posts: 159	low temperature and the EX-3 I have a job coming up in two days and the temperature is forecast to be at a 25 year low in Mississippi. It is forecast to be 17 degrees during the morning and the high is below freezing all day. I realize that battery life will be affected and can keep a spare battery on the charger all the time. Also for a large part of the event I can use the Ex battery charger as a power supply. However, what precautions should I take with the camera. Would it be best to cover it with a plastic bag? Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks Ronnie Martin Page 1 __________________ Ronnie Martin Kato Video

January 6th, 2010, 08:57 AM	#2
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Search the forum there are a few threads on cold weather use. 15 Degrees F is not a problem for the camera. The search tool works well and prevents us from starting post that have already be going. Hope this helps. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...ting-temp.html http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...d-weather.html __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

January 6th, 2010, 09:59 AM	#3
Ronnie Martin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brandon, Ms 39042 USA Posts: 159	Thanks Paul for the links I did do a search but probably just didn't use the right wording. Do you know if it is possible to use the power from the charger with a battery on the camera? I don't mean for charging the battery at the same time. From my shooting perch I have to run down on the track from time to time for an interview and I thought I would use the power from the charger with the battery on the camera during the race then just un plug it and run down on the track to do my interview. The ex-3 is such a great camera I just do not want to damage the camera by trying something stupid. Thanks Ronnie dirtracingvidedo.com __________________ Ronnie Martin Kato Video

January 6th, 2010, 10:01 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Hey Ronnie, see this thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...ting-temp.html Written for EX1 but also applies to EX3. It might merge this one into it. oops -- didn't notice that Paul already has a link to it, above __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 6th, 2010, 10:05 AM	#5
Nick Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 259	Yes you can, on the EX1 and I assume on the EX3. The DC In appears to take priority but if power is lost, the camera will switch seamlessly to the battery. Note that the power supply will not feed the camera and charge a battery at the same time. __________________ Nick Wilson www.cinescene.co.uk

January 6th, 2010, 02:09 PM	#6
Simon Wyndham Trustee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malvern UK Posts: 1,931	AFAIK the temp of the battery itself is only of concern when it isn't mounted and being used. I am open to being wrong of course.