2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[Wayland]

The shutter on my 5D, the main camera I was taking has just jammed.

It's too late to get it fixed and I don't have the spare cash anyway this side of the trip so my first week, which was principally intended to be photography, has just been totally kyboched.

The only good side is that my packing has just become a lot easier.

 

[Imagedude]

That's unfortunate, do you not have a spare body?

 

[Wayland]

Fraid not...

 

[Imagedude]

Sounds like the old 5D cracked mirror mount problem...

 

[Wayland]

Could be, but there's no way to fix it before Saturday.

 

[Imagedude]

25 - 50cm snow on the way this week;

http://www.accuweather.com/en/no/bardufoss/256143/weather-forecast/256143

 

[Chris the Cat]

The shutter on my 5D, the main camera I was taking has just jammed.

It's too late to get it fixed and I don't have the spare cash anyway this side of the trip so my first week, which was principally intended to be photography, has just been totally kyboched.

The only good side is that my packing has just become a lot easier.

Realy sorry to hear that.
Do you, at least, have a small back up?
Chris.

 

[Chris the Cat]

25 - 50cm snow on the way this week;

http://www.accuweather.com/en/no/bardufoss/256143/weather-forecast/256143

Any sign of lower temps Bob, or are we still looking at +4 for our week?
Chris.

 

[DUCky]

Any sign of lower temps Bob, or are we still looking at +4 for our week?
Chris.

Forecast for Overbygd is around -10C mid next week

 

[Imagedude]

Any sign of lower temps Bob, or are we still looking at +4 for our week?
Chris.

Looking like -8C now.

I've found a good app for my phone - Norwegian McDonalds finder, there's one near the airport in Oslo.

 

[Wayland]

Realy sorry to hear that.
Do you, at least, have a small back up?
Chris.

I have a small G10 that I use as a compact but the breaking news is that Steve (Bikething) is lending me a 10D that I can use with my lenses for the fortnight.

The generosity of people on this forum is something that constantly amazes and humbles me. Top man...

 

[Chris the Cat]

You are not wrong about that Wayland.
Realy happy for you !
Chris.

 

[Imagedude]

Wouldn't the G10 produce better pictures than the 10D?

 

[Wayland]

In normal daylight conditions it could do but the 10D will be far superior for low light or Aurora shots.

It's not all about the number of pixels but the "size" of the pixel sites when it comes down to noise characteristics.

 

[tedw]

Just had a bit of a practice pack, without food but including axe, laplander saw and snow shovel and the weight came in around 24kg, so I've got weight capacity for some additional kit and a basic food set. However, I was hoping to get by with the Crusader, using the side pouches for a carry-on pack, but I'm bulked out and overflowing - no sleeping bag in there either!!. So that's not going to happen! I'm now looking at the Crusader as hold baggage and a 30l daysack in the cabin for the journey - and I'll be doing some food shopping there too. Phew!

Anyone else had the same problem?

 

[Imagedude]

We're all in the same boat. I'm in Norway for 18 days and I'm also doubling up on a lot of kit as I wish to test various systems e.g. pile/pertex vs wool, alcohol stove vs Primus etc. I've even resorted to stuffing small items in my Thermos flask!

 

[DUCky]

Just had a bit of a practice pack, without food but including axe, laplander saw and snow shovel and the weight came in around 24kg, so I've got weight capacity for some additional kit and a basic food set. However, I was hoping to get by with the Crusader, using the side pouches for a carry-on pack, but I'm bulked out and overflowing - no sleeping bag in there either!!. So that's not going to happen! I'm now looking at the Crusader as hold baggage and a 30l daysack in the cabin for the journey - and I'll be doing some food shopping there too. Phew!

Anyone else had the same problem?

I just did trial packing session take two.
I thought I had it all packed and sorted. Total weight was under 30 kg, dimensions are OK and my main pack fit comfy in the flight bag. Then I realized my snow shoes were not yet in the pack. These things take up quite a bit of space. Stuffing them down the flight bag one by one is likely to create tears or holes in my pack or the flight bag.

You are all quite right, bulk is more of an issue than weight. I need to get it all out, fix my snow shoes to the pack and then get everything tight so it will fit in the (80L) flight bag. I managed to get a couple of days worth of food and snacks in my cabin bag. The rest I will buy in Norway.

Good luck everyone and for those that are heading off soon: safari njema

 

[Imagedude]

Does anyoe know the freezing point of medicated wipes (alcohol based)? I'm hoping they'll be useful for tagnut management.

 

[redandshane]

Completely off topic but did I see a post from Stani
Happy days you will be in good hands

 

[udamiano]

Does anyoe know the freezing point of medicated wipes (alcohol based)? I'm hoping they'll be useful for tagnut management.

If its isopropyl alcohol types then your good to -89C which is its melting point., although the water content (20%-30%) might freeze.
Info.off the manufacturer tech.page.does say that you don't allow to freeze, so I would suggest above its water freezing point.