Thanks Roger, have deleted it, wasn't thinking about the ramifications !
Gloves for winter photography (Help required please)
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Harry.G
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Cheers David - I will take you up on that kind offer ,,,if you`d like to PM me we can make arrangements ....
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Calson
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Something I learned when doing underwater photography in very cold water (water sucks heat 27x more than air) was that if my trunk and legs were warm my body did not reduce the circulation in my hands and feet to conserve energy. I now take the same approach outdoors with layering and wind breaking outer clothing and true winter grade boots.
The best gloves overall that I have found are the ones made for use by sound technicians so that there is no noise generated when they are handling microphones and connectors. The Setwear Stealth gloves come in black or green and tan and they make it easy to keep them on and manage the camera and lens controls. Second best but not as warm are the gloves made for bicyclists.
Disposable hand warmers are a worthwhile addition but doubt they can be in ones luggage if traveling by air.
A separate but related concern is keeping the front element of the lens from fogging and for that I use dew heaters that are powered off small rechargeable battery packs. They come in a range of sizes and are adjustable to get a good fit on the lens.
The best gloves overall that I have found are the ones made for use by sound technicians so that there is no noise generated when they are handling microphones and connectors. The Setwear Stealth gloves come in black or green and tan and they make it easy to keep them on and manage the camera and lens controls. Second best but not as warm are the gloves made for bicyclists.
Disposable hand warmers are a worthwhile addition but doubt they can be in ones luggage if traveling by air.
A separate but related concern is keeping the front element of the lens from fogging and for that I use dew heaters that are powered off small rechargeable battery packs. They come in a range of sizes and are adjustable to get a good fit on the lens.
This is what I used very successfully for a Yellowstone winter photo workshop, based upon a recommendation by Charles Glatzer: https://theheatcompany.us/pages/heat-3-system
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lizlubee
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I also use the layered system from The Heat Company and couldn't be happier. As the "queen of cold hands" I searched long and hard for something extremely warm yet functional. I purchased the wind pro liner (snug fit that allows for great dexterity) and then the shell (very soft and pliable leather palm and nylon mitten). I found that, while I love the dexterity of a glove, none of them kept my fingers warm, and using mittens alone was simply too cumbersome. This glove - mitten combination is comfortable, works very well, and can be used in cool weather with just the liner or in frigid weather with the shell (and heat packs if needed). You could design your own (similar) system but the many small, thoughtful design features of The Heat Company's gloves swayed me. A very worthwhile investment!
I can not recommend the Heat gloves too highly. I have used them in. Yellowstone winter and Svalbard. I have just received my second pair. The first were with the integral liners, I have bought the second with separate liners. I have got medium sized hands and originally had size 10. With the recent purchase I went for size 9 for the liners (merino) as I prefer the tighter feel at the finger tips. Amazing gloves in very cold conditions.Harry, guess you missed it. (I’m too better with a camera than a PC LOL)
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Thern
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Please forgive me for being nosy but why can’t you recommend them? And why did you buy another pair?
Thern
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Yep although the sewn in liners do okay I too prefer the separate Merino liners for versatility like I stated in my former post.
BTW I use a lot of Merino underwear and T-shirts, love that stuff! LOL
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Awesome shots!My Raynaud’s has worsened significantly in recent years, and often makes photography in even cool weather challenging. I have many different gloves and use them in different combinations with varying success. In 2019 I was planning a trip to Grimséy Island in the Arctic Circle and knew nothing I had would be adequate. So I started a search for an electric glove liner that was thin enough to combine with an overglove and still be functional for photography. After a lot of researching and trying several different ones I settled on the heated glove liners from Power in Motion, a Canadian company that originally developed these for use with snowmobiles.
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Once I got these I experimented with many, many different “overgloves” including Goretex ones that would fit and still allow me to operate camera controls. I ended up keeping 3 of these—one waterproof and two not. I then spent some time practicing with these combinations to get comfortable for photography including BIF.
This system proved to be an absolute lifesaver in Iceland! I got an extra set of batteries as well as the optional wiring harness that allows the batteries to be kept in your pocket instead of on the gloves. I would shoot all morning and then come in for lunch, at which time I would change the batteries and plug the used ones in to charge while I was out for the afternoon. Only on one particularly long morning did my batteries run out—my fingers were virtually useless within 15 minutes! Also, one morning I shot for hours in steady rain using the Goretex overglove s and the system worked flawlessly. No doubt this system is overkill for many/most but for me this trip would not have been possible without them!
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Nextlife1
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Thanks! Grimséy is a special place and I am not sure I have ever had more photographic fun!
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frank perito
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Try Vallerret at https://us.photographygloves.com/?us/?us
What lens and body were used?
Nextlife1
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Most were shot with a Nikon D850 and 300 PF or 500 PF. Some were shot with a D500 with the 300 PF. I also took my 400/2.8 but barely used it.
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RLP
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I have Raynaud's Phenomenon and this is the glove and glove liner system that I (currently) use when photographing in the winter. Gobi battery heated glove liners https://gobiheat.com/collections/mens/products/stealth-heated-glove-liners?variant=7338135093299. The outer shell is made by The Heat Company Shell https://theheatcompany.us/pages/popular-combinations. The Heat Company shell has a pocket for a hand warmer, the small hand warmers do not work for me, I use the larger Super Warmers such as the ones by HotHands. Additionally I use battery heated insoles made for skiing in my boots and chemical toe warmers. If you choose to use chemical warmers make sure you follow the directions and allow them to get hot before putting them in your gloves or boots. They need air to activate and the reduced air flow in your gloves and boots does not allow them to fully activate. I find that I will use (go through) 2 to 4 warmers per day in each glove. Will this keep your hands and feet nice and toasty, if you suffer from Raynaud's like I do the answer is NO but your outside. I also keep battery heated mittens in the vehicle to help warm up after shooting. Hope this gives you some ideas.
When I was a motorcyclist I rode all year round. In the winter I used to use silk inner gloves (nylon are cheaper), admittedly over mororcycling gloves, but they might do well with thinner gloves that you can use for photography. Two or more pairs of inners can be used too. I also used to cut the feet/lower legs off my wife's tights to wear under my socks that were under my 'seaboot' socks with them all under my riding boots!
I know someone who uses heated ski gloves for photography. AFAIK they are powered by a small pack in your pocket with the wires in your sleeves.
fcotterill
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In usual times I often visit UK in January, and parts of Africa fall below freezing in winter, sometimes with drizzle etc. Read about these somewhere - recommended by a UK landscape photographer, and so I flagged these Sealskin gloves to get...particularly as they are waterproof. Note they make a range for different conditions. Some of their designs sound ideal to handle a camera
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Nextlife1
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I have Sealskinz gloves and they are good for staying dry but they are nowhere near warm enough for my degree of Raynaud’s. Everyone is different but as I wrote before for me in significant cold weather only heated gloves prevent the symptoms.