Originally posted by sundr So far I've found manipulating the buttons and dials fairly easy with these gloves. Sounds like all I need is a larger pair of "glomitts" and I'm set
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You'll love the K3. That trip up North sounds fantastic. I'm taking some time off myself in a few weeks and hope to go up the the North Shore and Duluth for a few days, and may be some day trips to SE MN.
You are correct, I have had the K3 for 7 days now and love it! It is my first DSLR and while most on here recommend that it is not for a beginner I feel it was a great choice for me. In the 70's I picked up an AE-1 in Japan and 4 lenses, wow have things changed in the camera world since then
A lot to learn yet is an understatement. This 10 point was looking at me in amazement not because it was -17 F but because I turned the sound down to low instead of off, which is where it now is at.
One of the more difficult things for me is to get a sharp focus in the woods with all the branches and trees, and my eyes just aren't as good as they used to be. Changing to center focus and fine tuning from what the lens locks on to and switching to the target is an art in itself. Still learning but getting closer every day.
Picked up extra batteries to carry under my coat and will get the battery grip sooner than later so I don't have to open the camera in the elements. My only problem in below zero F so far is the LCD screen starts to get sluggish and slow after enough time in the cold. That is the same problem that my hand held GPS LCD screen has in the cold so I rubber band a chemical heat hand warmer to it with a rubber band. I picked up a think tank holster and harness to wear the K3 on my chest and it works well. I can still snowshoe with it on and it doesn't get in the way although it is large. The case is padded and the camera sits lens down and the back of the body facing up at me. I was wondering if it would be safe to put a chemical heat hand warmer on top of it in the case to keep the lcd screen and camera body warm? Last thing I want to do is cause any damage, I would think it should be safe to do so though does any know if this would work?