The right equipment plays an important role, because winter conditions can also cause serious accidents and endanger life and limb. You should therefore always be prepared. It starts with obvious things like snow chains in the trunk and can go as far as warming pads for gloves to protect against frostbite. Even on a short tour in the forest, it is worth taking a look at the temperature map. But especially for longer tours and all those that take you to water or into the mountains, you should always be well prepared. Over the years I have discovered a few solutions and equipment hacks of my own that have made photography easier for me and also saved a little money. Because even if it is not directly about your own integrity, it is much easier to take photos with dry feet and warm fingers.

During some long-term recordings on a winter night my camera froze and I used only 100 Pictures of two battery charges.

But not only you, but also your camera batteries should be kept warm. Battery voltage drops sharply when temperatures drop below freezing. You may be familiar with this phenomenon from your smartphone. It is therefore advisable not to carry the batteries in a photo backpack, but in an inside pocket of the jacket. It is also a good idea to plan an extra battery pack.

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