Bob,
For alpint skiing (no cross-country), I would recommend that you keep
the camera in a small backpack that does not interfere with your arm
movements or balance. You will need to stop before pulling out the
camera anyway. On the back is the best protected place on your body
too, if you should take a fall.
I've been commenting on the "glove-factor" of cameras on this list
before, but I don't know any of the Contax cameras. I guess for alpint
skiing you will use well padded gloves, but they come in many
different designs. Try it out before you pack is my best advice.
And most importantly; enjoy the snow...:-)
Jostein
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 9:58 PM
Subject: Skiing with cameras...
...wise or foolish? Discuss.
I'm going skiing for the first time at the end of February. I expect
the
Alps to be alive with the sound of the James Bond theme within about
5
minutes of me strapping the planks to my feet.
Anyway, I will take a couple of film cameras. I assume that it is
unwise to
ski with a camera round my neck, but presumably I could carry one in
a small
backpack, next to the parachute. I imagine also that it will be
quite
difficult to take pictures with ski gloves on.
Does anybody have any experiences, hints and tips about Alpine-style
photography that they'd like to share, please?
--
Thanks,
Bob-Claude Killy
