Great gloves for cameraman?
December 4, 2011 6:24 PM Subscribe
I'd like to buy my favorite news cameraman some great gloves for Christmas. Something that will keep his hands warm on the 3:00 pm to midnight shift and won't get in the way. Any recommendations?
Admitted, here in LA, it doesn't get that cold, but most camera guys I know cut the fingers off their gloves.
posted by Ideefixe at 6:36 PM on December 4, 2011
posted by Ideefixe at 6:36 PM on December 4, 2011
Have you done a search for "texting gloves"? You'll find styles either without fingers or specially designed to work with touchscreen devices. Should be good for what you're looking for.
posted by saffry at 6:49 PM on December 4, 2011
posted by saffry at 6:49 PM on December 4, 2011
If serious coldness is a problem, you could include some glove liners like this, which have pockets on the back of the hand for hand warmers. They don't interfere with dexterity, and do a great job. I've seen some gloves with this pocket feature too.
posted by Corvid at 7:49 PM on December 4, 2011
posted by Corvid at 7:49 PM on December 4, 2011
Hatch gloves are good in the cold while providing dexterity. I prefer the "Specialist" line (the 430L in particular), but I've heard good things about the "Postal" line.
They're well made, and in the $20-$40 range. Depending on the model, they're decently water and wind-resistant.
They look like a few brands of neoprene ski gloves I've seen at REI, but are constructed far better.
posted by graftole at 8:08 PM on December 4, 2011
They're well made, and in the $20-$40 range. Depending on the model, they're decently water and wind-resistant.
They look like a few brands of neoprene ski gloves I've seen at REI, but are constructed far better.
posted by graftole at 8:08 PM on December 4, 2011
You might look for fingerless gloves that convert to mittens. Try searching for "mitten gloves," convertible gloves" or "convertible mittens."
posted by maurreen at 9:50 PM on December 4, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by maurreen at 9:50 PM on December 4, 2011 [1 favorite]
I can't speak for quality, but I'm thinking about getting a pair of these for my husband. It's been surprisingly difficult to find men's convertible gloves that have a button or magnetic catch on the mitten part to hold it out of the way. He has a pair currently with a velcro spot, and it just doesn't work that well; it catches on stuff when he's wearing the mittens and doesn't seem to actually hold it out of the way when he isn't.
That said, I have several pairs of this style of gloves myself, and they are completely awesome. They make taking photos in the cold weather much more fun.
posted by ashirys at 10:25 AM on December 5, 2011
That said, I have several pairs of this style of gloves myself, and they are completely awesome. They make taking photos in the cold weather much more fun.
posted by ashirys at 10:25 AM on December 5, 2011
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posted by kurosawa's pal at 6:31 PM on December 4, 2011