Cold water photography DC800

[veryfastrunner2000]

I was diving today in Rhode Island with my DC800. The water temperature was 34 degrees. The camera worked fine and the vis was great (for RI). Near the end of my dive I was chasing a small jelly fish trying to get a picture of him/her. One picture went off but then the "ready" light stayed yellowish and did not turn to green. I tried a couple of more times to take a picture but no luck. I was using 2 strobes so I was only looking for the flash rather than the ready green light. Any idea what the temperature rating for the DC800 is, if any. My fingers were so cold maybe I was not pressing the sutter button hard enough!!!!

 

[treywilly]

Please Post your Pictures, I would love to see RI diving!!!

 

[njedrn]

ditto that... let us know when you post them... sorry I can't help with your problem though...

 

[H2O 70]

Try lithium batteries next time. We used to use them for climbing in winter because they would do better than Alkaline.

 

[veryfastrunner2000]

Lithium battery is used with the DC800. No problem with the life. lasts over 2 hours. It very well have been my cold fingers!!!!

 

[veryfastrunner2000]

Will post soon. Heading to NJ on th e28th for the scuba expo. I believe it's near the Meadow Lands. Any quick places to jump in? Will post pictures today I hope. Never doe it but I'll try.

 

[veryfastrunner2000]

Will post soon. The vis has been the best I've ever seen it. First time I've dove in RI so early, need to use my 8mm semi-drysuit and gloves, hands still cold.

 

[treywilly]

I was diving today in Rhode Island with my DC800. The water temperature was 34 degrees. The camera worked fine and the vis was great (for RI). Near the end of my dive I was chasing a small jelly fish trying to get a picture of him/her. One picture went off but then the "ready" light stayed yellowish and did not turn to green. I tried a couple of more times to take a picture but no luck. I was using 2 strobes so I was only looking for the flash rather than the ready green light. Any idea what the temperature rating for the DC800 is, if any. My fingers were so cold maybe I was not pressing the sutter button hard enough!!!!

Nice Pictures are you using elite or Maxx. And also do you use flash difusers???
Great Viz............!!!

 

[veryfastrunner2000]

No, just 2 older Sealife flashes 960D. No diffusers and I do have problems with back scatter, but if position the strobes it can be minimized