On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 13:07:28 -0500 (EST), Fred Widall wrote: >http://www.flickr.com/photos/fwwidall/2622901/
Nice picture Fred, I like it. >I did encounter one problem which I'm guessing is related to the >sub-zero temperatures. >I tried using 'continous shooting' mode to record Kelly's descent >down the hill but after three shots the camera hung up and the >battery indicator showed 'empty'. I switched the camera off and on, >and the battery indicator showed 'full' again. I'd loaded up with >some fully charged NIMH 1800mAh this morning so the batteries should >have been fine. Not at -4C though. In my DS - and in other cameras using similar power options - I stuck with lithium for low-temperature reliability and general lack of hassle. >The CR-V3s which came with the camera finally gave out this morning >after a total of over 1100 shots. You make my point for me! Lithium AAs work pretty well too, and are much cheaper than CR-V3s. -- Regards John Bean
