28 December 2005
Well, I hope you all had a pleasant and peaceful festive season.
I've been hiding out in darkest Kent for the period, which means there's an element of doubt about whether I'll be able to make it back to London today or not.
Ho hum.
Typically, I'm in an environment with proper snow, in daylight, and my camera, my beautiful new camera, has ceased to function.
I swear, I have some kind of snow photo jinx.
hope cam gets better (:
Same thing happened to my D1 in Finnish Lapland a couple of Christmases ago.
Digital camera batteries (actually, any batteries come to think of it) don't like extreme cold. I had a fully charged battery when I exited the plane in Finland. An hour outside in the sub-zero temperatures though and it was dead enough that my camera wouldn't even turn on.
Only a thought - not that it helps you much, I know.
Hope you had a great Christmas; best wishes for a prosperous and successful 2006! x
I have taken to carrying my battery in my pocket to keep it warm in between use. It really makes a difference. Poor little things needs a little knitted battery warmer..
happy new year!
I had a bit of a bad snow/photo moment last year when we went to my parents' for boxing day and the snow was beautiful, yet I only had my phone on me. Typical. I hope your camera gets better soon.
Unfortunately it's not the battery, it's the shutter mechanism that's bollocksed and the whole kit will be going back, a refund will be obtained, and a new camera will be purchased to replace it, cos there's no way I'm accepting a repair to a 2 and a half month old camera.
Oh, bad luck. How frustrating. Some good phrases to use are "sale of goods act (as amended)", "fit for purpose" and "of satisfactory quality". That usually makes it clear to your seller that you are accepting no nonsense, and avoids any unnecessary shouting on your behalf.
Oh, bad luck. How frustrating. Some good phrases to use are "sale of goods act (as amended)", "fit for purpose" and "of satisfactory quality". That usually makes it clear to your seller that you are accepting no nonsense, and avoids any unnecessary shouting on your behalf.
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