Re: Camera batteries (& other functions) in the cold?



Greg Guarino wrote:

My family and I are going there again in February, this time with a
Kodak P880 digital. I've got three rechargeable batteries for it, and
changing them is easier than on the Canon. What can I expect from
modern rechargeable batteries in the cold?

Li-Ion batteries do fine in cold weather. Alkaline and NiMH batteries suck in cold weather. With AA powered cameras you can use non-rechargeable Energizer lithium cells in cold weather, but since the P880 uses a Li-Ion battery you should be fine as far as the battery. See "http://nordicgroup.us/battery/temper.gif"; which is a graph of battery capacity versus temperature. Or go to "http://batterydata.com/"; and you can find all the information you need.

wondering about the autofocus mechanism. Any chance that might be
damaged below a certain temperature?

Most companies don't spec below 0 degrees C, but I've never had a problem with my digital cameras at below 0.

Advice?

Eat lot's of poutine.
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