LF in the cold?

[Calamity Jane]

Thanks for all the suggestions folks! Some real good information here.

Yes, I have encountered the electrostatic problem before. It wasn't too bad in my 35mm Zeiss because it is manual advance but my 645 is motor wind and just WON'T slow down!

I do have the equipment to test shutter speed so I will take Paul's advice and test my shutter at cold temps. It's December in Manitoba so we should have some -30C weather right around the corner.

It makes sense to keep the camera and film packs cold - I'll do that.

Thanks again for all the suggestions.

[paulr]

have fun!

[paulr]

oh ... and i think that prof was pulling everyone's leg with the ky jelly advice. the stuff is water based. you wouldn't it anywhere near your shutter or other non-latex equipment ...