Re: More and more fun with M8 images
Thanks Lloyd. I never thought about the cold . . . but it was a sunny day today, so maybe it wasn't an issue.
As for carrying it . . . . I was actually carrying two bodies, as that's easier than changing lenses. I use a LowPro Sling shot 100AW thingy - when you swing it around to your front, it opens on top (i.e. on the side) which means you can grab the camera without taking the bag off - it also has the advantage that you don't need to take the bag off to turn it around when you get on a chair lift (just swing it to the front).
It's been quite a revelation this year - I stop and take photographs, and now it's Emma waiting for me at the end of the piste!
Thanks for the info, Jono. In the cold I typically carry a spare battery in a pocket with a hand warmer, and will switch them at regular intervals. I also try to hold the camera under at least my outer coat; which keeps it somewhat warm, but doesn't result in the lens fogging over when I take it out to shoot. That's the procedure I used at Bryce Canyon last month. Of course I was hiking, and not skiing. Skiing with the camera under the coat could present some issues.
I have that same bag, and use it for the Leica gear (I also use the 200AW with my DSLR when biking), but find that the M8 tends to shift around when placed in the top. I've actually broken the shade on my 28 'cron as a result, which is very frustrating. There is a lot convenience to that sling design for sure, so a little shifting isn't too bad, I suppose.
Thanks again for the info, and the marvelous, and inspiring photos!:salute: