That’s the title for a 30-minute documentary TV programme my colleague Melanie Lindsell has made with young Welsh climber Tori James about her attempt to climb Everest. The programme goes out on BBC Wales on 6 May (see below)<\/p>\n
Melanie’s an experienced Video Nation producer and she’s also had success with longer-form documentaries using the self-authored ethos of Video Nation. Because I knew the kit would need to be lightweight, durable and able to work under harsh conditions, I asked Mel about the cameras and batteries she gave Tori. Here’s Mel’s reply:<\/p>\n
BBC Mini DV Camera: Panasonic NV-GS150
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Weighs 400grams \u2013 they were able to hang it on a karabiner on a rucksack strap for easy access when climbing
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lithium batteries \u2013 lasted 2-3 days in sub zero conditions. They kept spare batteries next to their skin to keep them warm and maintain charge
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recharged batteries using solar panels<\/p>\n
BBC Nokia N93
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Weight: 180 grams.\u00a0 attached another, smaller karabiner so that she could attach to a rucksack strap
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Battery lasted 1-2days, had to recharge using normal phone charge connected to the solar panels<\/p>\n
Had access to car batteries at base camp from which to charge all electrical equipment. If away for 2 or 3 weeks without any charging facilities recommend taking something that uses Lithium batteries. Lithium retains its charge the longest in cold conditions.<\/p>\n
Also took a modified mountain helmet cam.<\/p>\n
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