How cold can a 400D go to?

[JumboBeef]

Does anyone know how cold it can go to and for the 400D to still be happy to work?

Cheers.

[Si Micklewright]

that info should be in the specifications section of your manual i would guess.
My nikon D70 manual says 0 degrees C - 40 degrees C (32-104 F) and less than 85% humidity.
Its the bateries you have to worry about, batteries dont like cold!
Si.

[Jonnyreb]

i read an article where a 5d was used in the artic - frozen on the outside, still operating on the inside. Of course, its got a slightly better build quality but no environmental sealing so should take some frosting.

The key is to regulate temperature changes - if you're going to use in cold temps (below room temperature) make sure it adjusts slowly to outside temperature. Leave it out overnight or seal it in a plastic bag before you leave the house and let it cool down before using it.

How cold were you hoping to go to???

[oldgit]

Put it in an airtight bag and the bag in the freezer overnight. Thats about -20
Then see :shrug:

[JumboBeef]

Thanks for the replies.

How cold were you hoping to go to???

I don't know, but I may well be using it for Elevated Photography (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=37029) (so 60' up) in Scotland, in mid winter, in the middle of the night.

..............so that might be chilly.........

[Jonnyreb]

I don't know, but I may well be using it for Elevated Photography (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=37029) (so 60' up) in Scotland, in mid winter, in the middle of the night.

..............so that might be chilly.........

I'm not going to guarantee it, but you should be fine in the UK. As i said, its condensation & moisture thats your enemy :thumbs:

[nigelcampbell]

Without being too indelicate here's a piece of advice.

Charge up your batteries - and keep them down your trousers if you're going out is sub zero temperatures - otherwise they could lose their charge before you're even ready to use them.

Don't Ask and I won't Tell!! ;)

[Si Micklewright]

I read about a wildlife photog shooting in Alaska who use to stick his batteries where the sun dont shine!!!
A strange sensation to be had there i bet!!

Si.