Lowest operating temperature 60d?

renegadewill

renegadewill

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I am shooting a music video soon outside where it will probably be in the low 50s to 40 degrees F.

How low have you guys shot without it effecting the camera?
 
The biggest problem at that temp will be condensation unless you're in a desert. I've used many versions of the Canon DSLR's including the cheaper DRebel series in much lower temps.
 
Ive used my HVX as low as -65 F. I know its an HVX, but it was not protected by anything and nothing happened to it.

I just used the T2i the other day at -15 F.

Never had any issues in cold weather and I am in it all the time (I make ski movies so Im consistently in extremely cold and sometimes extremely wet situations). The only time I have bad condensation issues is at the end of the day when I put my bag in a warm car and then take the cameras out when I get home.
Never had any bad condensation issues filming.

Oh and at the temps you are talking about, I wouldnt worry about this to much, but at extreme temperatures the batteries drain exponentially quicker.
 
You have three main issues in the cold.

1. Battery life. Batteries will not run nearly as long in the cold than in the proper operating temperature range. However, their life returns to normal when warmed back up. Keep a spare battery or three in an inside pocket to keep them toasty, rotate them as needed.
2. Condensation. When bringing the camera from a cold area to a warm one, you run the risk of water condensing in places you don't want water. Easiest solution - bring a zipock back that will fit the camera and lens. When you go inside, stuff the camera in it, squeeze out any extra air, and seal it up. Condensation will form on the outside of the bag.
3. Stiff lenses. Extreme cold can cause the lubricants in some lenses to stiffen up, making them harder to operate and possibly slowing down or preventing autofocus. Typically this is more of an issue for stills shooters than video, as video shooters are often shooting manual focus anyways.
 
Awesome. My main concern is condensation within the lens and on the sensor. I plan to shoot the entire video on a fairly wide zoom and possibly not changing it to save from the risk of condensation.
 
The problem with 40-50F, is that it's very close to the dewpoint, once you're below zero, it's fine.
 
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