[mrodgers]

So then, it's ok to go out in semi-extreme temperatures with your camera, but how long is too long? I am asking because I wanted to grab a shot this morning, then take the camera to work with me. It's not a dSLR, but I would rather just lock it up in the car than to take it into work. It was -5 F this morning, which would be fine going out to take a shot, but what about leaving it in the car for an 8-9 hour day just sitting when it's 10 F out all day?

It's only another piece of electronics. Car stereos are pieces of electronics too, and they sit in the car 24/7 in all temperatures. I imagine it would be ok. Oh, and my car sound systems probably cost twice to 5 times what most folks dSLRs cost, so a "camera is a precision instrument compared to a car stereo" comment wouldn't work. So, is it ok for a camera to sit in a car at very cold temps all day? Would there be a problem turning it on and using it after sitting that long at these kind of temps?