Operating temperature range for 20D

[siberia1997]

Canon's Web site indicates a operating temperature range for the 20D of 32 degrees F to 104 degrees F. I looked at several other digital product on their Web site (not just SLR's, but point-and-shoots, as well), and every one that I looked at had a low operating temperature of 32 degrees F. I couldn't really find information about the operating range of film SLR's. However, some of the film SLR's on their Web site listed a low temperature of 4 degrees F, but only in the context of shooting capacity and batteries.

What am I learning here? Does this mean that digitals are only designed to work down to 32 degrees? Can I not shoot below that temperature? What's somebody to do on the ski slopes, etc.?

[DownByFive]

I think the main concern is condensation and battery life. I've taken my D70 out in temps colder than 32F and not had problems, and I've read of people going out in sub-zero temps with no issues, so as long as you make sure your camera doesn't heat back up to rapidly or in too humid of an environment, there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

[Michael Fanelli]

Canon's Web site indicates a operating temperature range for the 20D of 32 degrees F to 104 degrees F. I looked at several other digital product on their Web site (not just SLR's, but point-and-shoots, as well), and every one that I looked at had a low operating temperature of 32 degrees F. I couldn't really find information about the operating range of film SLR's. However, some of the film SLR's on their Web site listed a low temperature of 4 degrees F, but only in the context of shooting capacity and batteries.

What am I learning here? Does this mean that digitals are only designed to work down to 32 degrees? Can I not shoot below that temperature? What's somebody to do on the ski slopes, etc.?

I've taken my DigiRebel to sub-zero temperatures. I've also taken my P&S digitals into extremely cold conditions. Ignore the operating temperatures listed in the specs. They are just playing it safe. Just be aware of condensation.