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Hi Brain - 3 years later, I finally opened my 1430 and started printing. I will go through my 240ml of 1430 inkowl 3rd party ink, then switch over to my 2880 stash of about the same amount (albeit pigment) - ha ha, glad to hear it a report that a pigment ink will work in a 1430! (I'll put it through my own test...in about 70 to 80 - prints!)

<p>ha ha - well at 1509 KM's you would be correct in stating that we (in Grise Fiord) are indeed not 800 miles from the North Pole - but rather closer to a tad over 900 (or a couple of tanks of gas...or so... on a snow mobile..provided the wind is on your back)<br> good call - ha ha - but I'm certain the same pain would happen to my printer within the 100 miles difference that we are noting<br> I keep my house air totally wet - boiling water...running humidifiers - but, I travel often...power goes out...things that can't freeze do not do well here<br> If I know I'm leaving for abit - I'll take my printer and wrap it in a plastic garbage bag<br> But in the end...printer's fail due to environmental factors <br> I'm doing 10ft panos (mostly as gifts to the community and my family)...the 2880 is great - but I'll try a cheaper printer...to that end<br> I have ordered the 1430<br> I put in an email to ink owl (my ink supplier) wondering if the printer will work well with their 2880 ink - fingers crossed (as I have a stash of their pigment 2880 ink)<br> if the 1430 works well - then I'll print for a week (30 to 40 panos) then clean the head's - wrap it up - and wait until I feel the need to go at it again<br> at $199CND in the Epson Canadian clearance...even if it gets me through one week of printing 30 to 40 panos..I'll consider it a great deal<br> again - fingers crossed!</p> <p>I'll keep all posted - I really do appreciate everyone's' input!</p> <p>Cheers<br> S</p> <p> </p>

<p>Hi Chris and Alan - thanks for jumping in!<br> I am at the start of my quest...I know most nothing - at point zero<br> I use refil catrs from inkowl - I have had great results using their pigment inks and refill carts on both of my (dead) 2880's<br> so with a supply of (inkowl 2880) ink and the ability to order the 1430 refill catrs from inkowl, I thought that perhaps it could be a cool experiment to toss my already on-hand and paid for ink into my new (when it arrives) 1430 (by way of inkowl catrs for the 1430<br> I have been researching over the past few hours - there's actually folks selling kits using pigment ink with an artisan 1430...a panoramic kit (that's what I use the 2880 for - so very cool - you can user define the 1430 like the 2880...of which I print 10ft (artic)panos<br> I'll give it (using pigment in the 1430) a shoot and report back to this thread - I'm travelling for a few months - so the experiment will wait awhile - but I'll let everyone know my results<br> again - if you have done this - I'd love to hear from you</p> <p>Cheers<br> S</p>

<p>Hi,<br> I am 800 miles from the North Pole.<br> I have had 2 Epson 2880s go down over the last two years.<br> yes indeed it is very dry here in the winter (which makes up a tad bit of the year)<br> if I don't print regularly, my printer dies (yes - I clean them...then they work...until they don't...then I clean them ...until they die...it's ritual...but their final death is indeed absolute.)<br> So what I did today (after my second 2880 died 2 days ago) was purchased a cheaper 1430 at Epson clearance for $199 Canadian (smashing deal!)<br> if it's (a new printer) going to die - then it may as well die at a lower cost (as my past 2 funerals have been a tad expensive...may the souls of my last two dead 2880 be laid to rest in a manner where I cease to mourn my escalating financial losses!)<br> I'll be certain to have a few hundred prints ready to go when my 1430 arrives...so that when business takes me away...and I come back to a dead printer, at least I will have something to show for it! (at a reasonable cost per print)<br> Now, my opportunity to either win of loss (further)<br> I still have about 240ml, in each colour for my (deceased) 2880s in sealed perfect condition bottle<br> so,<br> can I use these 2880 inkowl inks in my (to be shipped) Epson 1430 (I will call ink owl to discuss - but thought to reach out to you folks to see if anyone has actually done thi ...successfully)<br> so, if you have: is the idea just insane??<br> just checking (prior to buying a goodly supply of dye ink from inkowl)<br> all thoughts are welcome:<br> the question again is: Can I use pigment ink in a dye printer?<br> (I have 9 different colours from my 2880...some of which carry the same name as the 1430 carts - I'm thinking a one to one replacement may be worth the chance...unless someone can advise me (based on their experience) that the idea is simply not going to work (for reasons of clogging...or whatever...)<br> again, all thoughts are welcome<br> Cheers<br> S</p> <p> </p>

Oh..and a Canon 630...best 10 dollar camera in the secondary market, at less then the cost of a couple rolls of film, fits my hand...and budget very well.

Canon T90...with vivitar series one 70 210.....better then strawberry shortcake...you know, the ones that grandma used to make...when she was alive

<p>Hi Thomas - I have really not had troubles with power - the problem observation (now that I am thinking of it) is the sluggish behaviour of my 5dmk2 at extreme arctic temeraptures - hence my quest for a solution.<br> based upon what folks have contributed (and thank you!) I have a few choices<br> 1. keep going with the 5DMK2 next year - cause it did not die during last the year<br> or<br> 2. snag a disposable (yesteryear) camera - that was at one point high end<br> I am going to combine the 2 - continue with my5DMK2 - but slip into my fav - that being the usage of film <br> I have brought a handful of film cameras - ranging from an EOS - 1, a Nikon F100, hawkeye brownie Holga...and a fist full of others<br> In addition - I think I will pick up an old 5D...and send it to its grave on cold cold cold days<br> Should know what works and does not by April of next year - for now - in Grise Fiord (North Americas most northern community...the weather is actually above freezing...and the photo experience is devine<br> Ill report back every month or so with a pic from 900 miles south of the north pole<br> Cheers</p>

<p>took this exposure a few months ago, it was a rather cool day...indeed, the 5Dmkii survives to this day (fingers crossed)</p><div></div>

<p>Hi - sorry for the 1D(s) flub<br> I have not played with the 1D(s) line...it appears that I have not correctly identified the $300 option - for this I apologise - as you have indicated the lesser 1d's are available on the cheap - so these will be my future consideration<br> Interesting to know about the cold - I had assumed that the weather seal would offer a chunk-o-protection...if this is not the case,<br> then,<br> I think I'll snag an old 5D (not MKii) as at 12 meg, and compatibility with my L galss...it appears that I can enjoy taking it to it's (potential) frosty grave in a manner that exceeds an 8 meg older 1D...and offers me a half decent resolution <br> My fingers are my litmus test - they tend to get frozen just prior to my 5Dmkii acting sluggish<br> again, my mechanical hawkeye brownie and Holga may be my best option for resolution (thanks for the advice on the winding mech being a potential hazzared...I'll stick to manual wind come cold season<br> funny how a hawkeye brownie ($20) may trump teck...in a survival sense...in extreme weather<br> On an aside: In Pond Inlet, NU , Can in 2009, I had a sony vid cam disintegrate at minus 55, common knowledge at the time, the A cameraman stated that at minus 35 a dig would brick...so we shot on film on Super 16...it worked (I was line producing and shooting behind the sense with the 'to be dead' sony)<br> I've helped produce films in the arctic for 15 years now - from my frontline experience, I think that as long as there is film, a movie stands a chance of being shot in the arctic ...at most any temperature<br> But I've been wrong before...</p> <p> </p>

<p>Thanks Serguei,<br> Nice to understand that you have enjoyed the minus 50 shoot experience...with no camera scars to show for it.<br> I was very alarmed when a horizontal line appeared across my 5D2's screen, but as mentioned, it did go away after a warm-up.<br> I forgot to mention, that in addition to the line - the camera's functions would slow down, becoming somewhat sluggish, this alarmed me (I scare easy!) hence my quest to seek an alternative. <br> There appears to be tons of lower priced used weather sealed cameras in the market right now that appeal to me. I think I'll snag a few and see which ones go the distance.<br> And, should all else fail...I'll keep my Holga and Hawkeye Brownie on my side<br> Forgot to mention - I have a Nikon f100 that I'm willing to subject to the tortures of a frozen shoot as well....here's for the art of the possible...one frozen picture at a time.<br> Cheers</p>

<p>Hi guys - thanks for your thoughts!<br> I arrived in the arctic late Feb 2015, I mostly used my 5D2.<br> Odd things were happening - at one point a horizontal line appeared across the back LCD. After it warmed up, the line went away (thank god!)<br> Breathing was a challenge, as the moisture from my breath would fog my view in a nano second. I learned to turn my head away from the camera while framing, this worked most of the time. (sometimes I would simply hold my breath until I snapped an exposure.<br> Prior to arrivail, and fearing for the worse, I did snag a weatherproof richoh wg4 that has work without a hitch...interesting little camera - I have not printed anything out yet from it - perhaps that will be my weekend's challenge.<br> I have an old canon T90 that I will subject to the arctic, as well I have a weather sealed EOS 1 that will be thrown into the arctic as well.<br> So I have a few options:<br> On the issue of the 1Ds, they are in-fact available at the $300 range - check out 'that' auction site - they are there, that's why I posed the question as to the utility of a beast like that ...fully weather sealed...in the arctic...I may just push the button on the beast, although, as mentioned, there are aging battery concerns..in the sub arctic cold.<br> Here in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, it's snowing a tad today (in June!) but the weather for the next few months will not present a challenge for any of my cameras, it's the October to April run that I'm actively attempting to provision for.<br> On that note - ha ha - I brought my old hawkeye brownie and my Holga along for the ride. Here's to medium format at less then 20 bucks a camera - who knows, they may survive to the best out of the bunch of them...as for the hawkeye browie, my brother and I used to use such a beast as a weapon...and it kept on clicking...(I have left my Hasselblad at home..for fear of 50 year old grease freezing up)<br> I'll decide this weekend if I go the way of an aging cheap 8 or 11 megabite 1Ds option...they do look rather properly sealed, and dying in the arctic would be an honourable passing for any aging camera that was attempting to capture a picture of a lifetime.<br> (so far only fell through the ice once up to my waist...a cold walk home indeed, I've learned when exploring unfamiliar territory, it's best to bring a friend) </p> <p> </p>

4 months ago I took a job in Canada's arctic, 900 miles from the nothing pole. My 5d2 felt like it was going to tank....but it kept going. No probs with my 100 to 400 l, or my 24 to 105 l. But thought about how best to prepare for next year. I'm wondering if I go old school and snag a 300 buck 1DS II at 8 megs, could I get a decent 8 x 11 print. I have two Epson 2880 13 x 19 printers, will a 1DS 2 get me there....my want of something 100percent weatherproof on the cheap is driving this discussion, something that will mate with my l glass Would great.

Freezing oil....hum, can it expand to the point of damage? I may just find out. I have a Canon eos1 and several hundred rolls of film as my current backup. With comedy, I have 4 Hawkeye brownie cameras and about 50 rolls of 120 on the way as well. So if my 5d Mk2 fails I can keep up the photography with a few options.....I have an f100 on its way as well. But the cheap 1DS with a 1.3 crop interests me and would fit well on my 100 to 400.turning the light into a 520...great polar bear distance...the longer and in using a 1DS, i rather lose a 500 buck camera to the cold then my 5d Mk2, which always works fine in Asia...where I like to shoot several months a year. So my question I guess comes down to, will I be happy with a 8meg 13x19 print From a 1DS old?

I am a month into my arctic journey, enjoying every photo op that I chance to see.....but my 5d mkii on the other hand is starting to complain. It's becoming very sluggish in the field, but returns to normal when warmed. So I was thinking I have 2 options. 1. Use it until it dies while getting the best shots I have ever had the chance to capture....or, 2. save the camera, and get a rig that can handle arctic extremes. I am looking online at some very cheap 1DS xx.s ....I'd take a reduced megapixel count if I went this route, I can see the 8 mega pixel version online for under 500 bucks. I'm tempted, I print no larger then 13x19. What are folks thinking about the older 1ds's in light of my situation. I'm here for a year or two, tons of time to watch my 5d die a normal death.....but I'd love to snag something else on the cheap,...so that I don't have to sacrifice her quickly to arctic extreme.....although she does look cute all covered in frost.... thoughts?

Some 20 months later, would like to report that my 2880 and my mis inks are going strong. I do not regret using either. During a period of long inactivity, 6 months, I have had nozzle clog. But a cleaning or two, by way of the Epson utility, cured the issue. Mis inks are the solution to great quality at A lowerprice. I am happy to use both, until my 2880 dies. I have printed way less then I expected.but I have been very pleased with the over 200 13 x 19 that this combo has realized. Whew..yup, all good.