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"They’re probably the best photography gloves you can buy right now!"

— Andy Westlake - Amateur Photographer Magazine

MOST WINTER GLOVES WEREN'T DESIGNED FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

You finally reach the perfect location. The light is changing. You need to adjust a setting.

You take your gloves off...

Your hands freeze.

The XT-850 was built to change that.

Stay focused on your shot

Keep your hands warm & dry

Shoot longer in any conditions

DESIGNED FOR WARMTH. BUILT FOR CONTROL.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS CHOOSE XT-850

Feature
XT-850
Normal Gloves
FLIP-BACK FINGERTIPS
100% WATERPROOF
BREATHABLE
ENHANCED GRIP
TOUCHSCREEN COMPATIBLE
ZIP POCKETS
DURABLE
BULKY

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Craig M. (Australia)
Best photography gloves

Recently did a 10 day photography trip to NZ, temps down to -12.5 at one stage. My hands stayed warm and able to shoot for long periods without any problems.

Hi Craig, I'm stoked to hear the XT-850 gloves kept you warm during your NZ trip! That's some serious weather you experienced! Thanks for sharing your experience and happy shooting mate! Mark 👍

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Mark Y. (United States)
Great product!

Bought my gloves for my Kilimanjaro climb so I could still use my camera, great product!

Hi Mark, we're thrilled to hear you love the gloves and that they helped you on your Kilimanjaro climb! Thanks for sharing your experience and the photo! Cheers, Mark

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Matt T. (Australia)
Amazing gloves only exceeded by level of service.

These gloves are amazing. We use a number of different types of cameras from fully build mirrorless career set up to shoot cinematic videography, action camera to multiple drones. We made the mistake of ordering our Otex XT-805 gloves the week before a job in Japan. We ordered them on a Sunday and had them in my hands on the Thursday morning a day before we flew. Mark was amazing and could not help enough even though it was us who left it to last minute not him. After 2 weeks of shooting in snow and the cold we could not be happier and they really surpassed me with how good they were for my drone work. Having the extra fingers exposed was a must for the drone. If you have any hesitation I say go for it they are fantastic.

Hey Matt! Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with our XT-850 gloves! We are thrilled to hear that they exceeded your expectations and were a perfect fit for all of your camera and drone work. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch customer service, and we are glad we were able to get the gloves to you in time for your job in Japan. Thank you for choosing Otex and we hope to continue to exceed your expectations in the future. Happy shooting mate! Mark

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Jeff S. (Canada)
Warm Photographer gloves for cold weather

These are really nice gloves for those -16c winter photo shoots. That has been the coldest I was able to test during a swan & beaver outing for 2-3 hours. Because the 3 fingers can opened I did feel those fingers tips slightly cooler, but fisting my hands occasionally warmed them up. I bought one size up for extra air for warmth so I make sure fingers tips are up inside tight for better camera control. Camera Grip traction is great and this review was entered with gloves on, fingers inside gloves on and iPhone

Hey Jeff!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our XT-850 gloves. I'm stoked to hear that they have kept your hands warm during your cold weather photography shoots. Our team designed these gloves specifically for outdoor activities in low temperatures, so it's great to know that they have worked well for you.

We appreciate your feedback about the 3 finger design and have taken note of your suggestion for future improvements. It's also wonderful to hear that the camera grip traction has been helpful for you while using your iPhone.

Thank you for choosing our product and we hope they continue to serve you well on your future adventures!

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Ludwik M. (Canada)
So far so special

Very comfortable, breathable gloves. Well-designed and well-made.

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our XT-850 product. We're thrilled to hear that you find our gloves comfortable and well-designed. We take pride in creating high-quality products for our customers. Thank you for your support!

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Lewis (Australia)
Great service had to change sizes fast and helpful no hassle

brought these gloves for a trip to Film the great brown grizzly bears gorge themselves feeding on the annual salmon run British Columbia and then Tundra Lodge Adventure filming of the great white Pola bears Churchill, this will test these gloves

Hey Lewis! Thanks again for your purchase and review! It sounds like you have some amazing adventures planned and we're excited to see the pictures of the grizzly bears in British Columbia and the polar bears in Churchill. Happy filming! Mark

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Anonymous (Australia)
Great product

Very warm gloves with great features. Extremely welcome on these frosty mornings.

Great to hear that you're happy Meryl! Love the pic too! thanks for that! Cheers, Mark

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Natalie P. (Australia)
A short review

Product matches description but needs more sizing options: in my case the width for a small was perfect 19cm but the length (19cm( even was too long for my fingers (16cm) causing difficulties removing the flip lock as my fingers were not visible when flip lock was taken off resulting in hard force to barely get my fingers to appear out. It would be good to also provide more measurements since one statement says “The gloves fingers are typically a bit longer” but doesn’t specify how much “bit longer” they actually are. Other then that the product felt comfortable. XS sizing should be considered for those like me. Thank you.

Hey Natalie, thanks for your honest review! This is exactly why we ask for reviews - so we can learn and grow to do better in the future. We will definitely be considering making a smaller size. Unfortunately as a start up company, it's not always possible to make lots of different sizes at the beginning because we need to learn what the demand is first. It's funny because we have learned that we do actually offer more sizes than most of our compeditors so you're probably lucky you found us! 😂 As for the longer fingers, the fingers are true to the measurements stated, however we have heard not everyone's hands are as long as their widths - if only everyone's hand were the same size! It'd definitely be easier for us haha! Anyway thanks again for your review and if there's anything I can help with in future, please feel free to sing out! Best regards, Mark

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Cath (Australia)
Fast service

I had fast service from Otex and the gear I received was as advertised. I haven't used it yet but it fitted well. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

Hi Catherine, thank you for your kind words! We're glad you're happy with the service and look forward to hearing how you get on with the gloves. Enjoy your photography!

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Tony C. (Australia)
Got the gloves in late July and headed to Svalbard

Got the gloves (XL) in late July and headed to Svalbard. Summer there, so just above freezing. The gloves were almost perfect but the overarching problem was that they were just a bit too small. And I'm big. So, I'd really like a XXL pair, which unfortunately you don't make.

The size issue meant that they were too tight for inners and I ended up with very cold fingertips when the caps were off for an extended period. This was exacerbated as the rest of the hand was perfectly warm.

I'm excited at the prospect of mittens, but is size going to be an issue as well?

Hey Antony, thanks for sharing your experience mate! I totally feel for you about the sizing issue and I can honestly say it's something we're looking into for the future. In regards to the Mitts, they will be slightly oversized so hopefully this will be a better fit for you. We do offer a no questions asked 30-day returns offer too incase the fit still isn't right. As for the cold fingertips - I've been there too and have found a few helpful tips to get the best out of the gloves and written an article about it so be sure to give it a read. Here's the link: https://otexoutdoors.com.au/blogs/news/how-to-get-the-best-performance-from-your-otex-gloves
Thanks again mate and hopefully this helps. Cheers, Mark

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Sara A. (Australia)
Great gloves

While all winter gloves make it difficult to handle gear, these gloves are far more flexible and easy to move. Kept me warm up on the Australian alps

Hi Sara, we're delighted to hear the XT-850 Gloves kept you warm and flexible on the Australian Alps! Thanks for sharing your experience and I hope you got some great shots! Be sure to send us some :)
Mark

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Julie R. (Australia)
Great service and Gloves

Purchased a pair of glove for my husband inner gloves for myself. Had an issue when submitting order, contacted OTEX and problem was fixed and confirmed same day. Gloves are perfect, used their glove fit guide for perfect fit. Customer service is amazing.

Hi Julie, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear you and your husband are happy with the gloves and our service. Enjoy your photography adventures! Mark

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Shane B. (Australia)
Work pretty well

I was using a different brand of glove with flip tip fingers, but thought I would give these a go because they had the hand warmer pocket. Overall, they are a good glove, but I did find the flip tip was not as good as the other gloves when closing them. The fabric doesn't seem to go back over the lower part of the glove as easily as the other brand does. Also, I am going to get some rechargeable hand warmers because the heat didn't really increase from the disposable ones until I took my hands out of the gloves. It seems like there wasn't enough airflow to keep the warmers activated until I removed the gloves from my hands. For anyone wondering, I used these in pretty horrible conditions. It was -6C, with heavy rain and strong wind.

Hi Shane, thank you for sharing your experience with the XT-850 gloves. We’re glad they worked well for you in tough conditions! Your feedback about the flip tip and hand warmers is really helpful, and we’ll definitely look into this. If you have any other suggestions or questions, feel free to reach out. Stay warm out there! Mark

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David M. (Australia)
Photography Gloves

Ordered two pairs of photography gloves for my wife and myself for an upcoming trip to Italy and France at Christmas as we both keen photographers and are familiar with the nuisance of having to remove gloves to use a camera or phone in very cold weather. The gloves are very well made and are very warm. Being able to use one’s fingertips without removing gloves is a real game changer. Looking forward to using them in the cold.

Hi David, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear the gloves are perfect for your trip and making photography in cold weather easier. Enjoy your travels in Italy and France! Cheers, Mark

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Anonymous (Australia)
Happy with my purchase

I purchased the Otex gloves as I am an amateur photographer heading to the Himalayas and will be using my camera at high altitudes in cold temperatures. The gloves look well made and the openings will allow my fingers to feel the controls so i can adjust camera settings. The finger openings snap closed easily so my fingers are not exposed to the cold for long. I look forward to trying them in the cold.

Hey Andrew! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with your XT-850 Premium Photography Gloves. Wishing you great success and warm adventures in the Himalayas! Feel free to share how they perform in the cold. Best regards, Mark

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Barbara C. (United Kingdom)
Otex XT 850 gloves

It's summer here in UK so not had a chance to wear them yet. My review is based on sizing. I am a female. I followed the instructions on how to measure to get the right size. I was within tolerance for size recommended. The gloves are generously wide across the palm but the fingers are on the short side for me and feel as though they don't allow me bend my fingers comfortably enough. Until I've had a chance to try them when out in the winter, I shant know if they'll work for me

Hi Barbara, thank you for sharing your feedback. If you're a bit concerned about the size, please contact us via email as we can arrange a size swap for you? We'd be happy to assist! Otherwise, I hope the gloves will be comfortable for you when you try them out in winter. Best regards, Mark

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Vicki

My items are even better than expected! The customer service was friendly and prompt and my package arrived well within the suggested timeframe. I can’t wait to use everything on my trip.

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Jaydine

They are great. Sometimes the fingertip comes off when I'm not expecting it to.

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Geoffrey C. (Australia)
XT-850 Premium Photography Gloves

These gloves are very well made and make a real difference when photgrahing in cold weather. Also great for astrophotography when out in the cold in middle of the night and needing to set up and adjust equipment during the evening.

Hi Geoffrey, we're thrilled to hear the XT-850 gloves are making a difference for your photography! Thanks for sharing your experience and happy shooting in the cold!

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Nataraj C. (Australia)
Otex xt850 Premium

I still felt the chillness inside the gloves even with all fingers closed. The temperature i was in was not even at freezing point and it was about 3 degrees C. Thinking of returning it and wait for a good one to come. appreciate your advise.

Hi Nataraj, thanks for the feedback and sorry to hear this.
One important thing with thermal gloves is that insulation doesn’t create heat — it retains the warmth your hands already have. Think of it like an esky: put something cold inside and it stays cold. For best results, put the gloves on while your hands are still warm and keep the fingertips closed when you’re not using your camera.
We’ve put together a quick guide explaining how to get the best performance from thermal gloves, which is worth a read: https://otexoutdoors.com.au/blogs/news/how-to-get-the-best-performance-from-your-otex-gloves

If you’re still not happy after trying these tips, please reach out to us directly and we’ll be happy to help.

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Gregory H. (Australia)
OTEX Gloves

Great gloves, great idea

Hi Gregory, thanks for sharing your feedback mate! We're so glad you love the gloves! Cheers, Mark