These Cold-Weather Gloves Are Made for Photographers
Photography gear company Pgytech’s new gloves are made specifically for photographers, ensuring that they can keep their hands warm while still operating cameras and other equipment.
Available in three models, the entry-level Photography Gloves feature a fingerless design and include a rubber-textured cinch strap and non-slip palm comprised of genuine leather and breathable mesh fabric.
The mid-tier “Professional” model retains the fingerless design but includes built-in, movable material to cover the user’s fingers when temperatures are unbearably low. The thicker, warmer Professional gloves use a 3M Thinsulate cotton and Hipora liner, rated for temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius, which is 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
When the “fingers” are in use, photographers should still be able to operate touchscreens because the fingertips include conductive microfiber. The Professional gloves have adjustable windproof cuffs with Nifco buckles and feature a splash-resistant fabric. An anti-loss buckle that keeps the gloves paired when not in use, typical of many winter-oriented gloves.
Rounding out the Photography Gloves series is the high-end Master model. Like the Professional gloves, the Master gloves utilize a fold-back design. However, they also include a mitten section that can be added on top of gloved fingers for even more warmth. The Master gloves are rated for temperatures as low as -35 degrees Celsius, or a bone-chilling -31 degrees Fahrenheit for American readers.
The Pgytech Master Photography Gloves include graphene heating technology with three adjustable temperature levels to keep hands comfortable and the heater promises to rapidly warm up chilly fingers. The requisite battery is stored inside the gloves and can be used to charge other devices via a UBS-C port.
The Master gloves also include a concealed zipper compartment on the back, allowing users to stealthily store essentials, perhaps even extra memory cards or small filters.
The Pgytech Photography Gloves start at $35 for the standard fingerless models. The Professional gloves are $50, while the Master version and its battery-powered heating design significantly up the cost to $130. All three versions are available in three sizes and can be purchased directly from Pgytech.
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