Risk of during winter

[judenoypi]

Hi guys,Please need some advice,you know winter is few week away just wondering if I can still use my dslr eventhough the temperature drops below zero, and how can I prevent condensation,Thanks in advance for all of your info.Good day

[Chip]

I think you might get more responses if you post in the General Chit Chat or the Other Digital Photography Gear section.

I live in Florida, so I can't help.

But, I do think there have been several threads on this topic over the past few months.

[vijaysanand]

I am from Southern India, now living in Bahamas. SO bever experienced extreme winter. SO sorry I cant help.

[angeleyes216]

Im in Indiana and i use mine all the time...captured some great ice and snow pics last year....i dont have any problems but i try to protect it and not leave it out of the bag too long or sitting out in the outdoor cold...im sure you will be fine.

[Preacherman]

Hi judenoypi and welcome to DPS. We have fairly cold and damp winters here in England but the only cold related problem I have ever had (given that as far as your camera is concerned, common sense procedures should prevail) is that the battery runs down much quicker if you dont keep it warm. Always keep your spare well wrapped up. Look forward to seeing some of your shots soon. PAUL

[SusanH1970]

Check your manual...the manual for my 450D has a section on how to avoid condensation.

[OsmosisStudios]

You'll find that the problem isnt so much the camera as it is your fingers freezing.

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

You'll find that the problem isnt so much the camera as it is your fingers freezing.

Very true! A friend of mine uses these and I think I'll be getting myself a pair.

[vandergus]

When you come back inside from the outdoors, put your camera in an air tight bag while it comes up to temperature. If it comes in contact with warm humid air while it's still cold, you'll get condensation. If you let it come up to temperature in an air tight bag you can avoid the problem.

Also, keep your spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm to get a little more life out of them.

[dcclark]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

You'll find that the problem isnt so much the camera as it is your fingers freezing.

Ditto. I've done ridiculous stuff like fall face-first into deep snow, with my camera (no lens cap!) around my neck. It got buried... and came out with no problems. Cold won't do any permanent damage (even condensation isn't the world's worst problem), but it will reduce your battery life.