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Gearing up for winter photography (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by sm26ali@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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With winter around the corner I plan to be out taking photos even on cold snowy days (which I’ve done before) but I’ve always been ill-prepared not taking the cold weather seriously enough. My camera is more than capable of handling the weather but I’d love for some advice on accessories either clothing or camera related that can help extend outdoor sessions and make for a more comfortable experience.

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[–] Nicholas_Skylar@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

All US Amazon links:

USB-C Rechargeable handwarmers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG9TB26K?

Photography mittons/gloves: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081D7B54P?

For landscape/astro/night shooters - Lens warmers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L1N9YBH/

For night/astro shooters - Headlamp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C85T9HX/

For wildlife/fishermen/boat/adventure shooters - Cheap chest waiters: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JZBF17G/

For wildlife/birders - Small monocular (like binoculars, but only on optic, I love mine): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KMA19Y/

[–] Guilty_Reference_527@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

small point regarding the headlamp. Astro photographers go for red lights as it doesn't affect night vision when switched off.

[–] notforcommentinohgoo@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I was given those mitts, personally I hated them, plus they are held open with little magnets which cause all kinds of issues; the magnets get COLD

[–] Nicholas_Skylar@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I love the gloves for cooler/milder weather. They're light and pack down nice when not in use. I like the hybrid design of them being mittens while still allowing your fingers full access to touch screens when not in "mitten mode". I never had an issue with the magnets, personally.

However, I wouldn't recommend these gloves for anything below the 40's F (4-5 C). I have a much more expensive/rugged pair for colder temps, but they're 4X the price, clunkier (harder to work with in the field) and take up twice the room in my bag when not in use.

[–] sm26ali@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Appreciate the links