Can video cameras stand the cold?

MatrixEVO · 12-04-2006, 04:45 AM

Can video cameras stand the cold? I mean like winter cold.

Bobo · 12-04-2006, 04:47 AM

Yes, they'll be fine. As long as they don't get wet.

gamerman4 · 12-04-2006, 04:49 AM

Well electronics tend to do better in lower temps but if it goes from cold to warm fast, condensation can screw it up.

**The_Other_One** · 12-04-2006, 04:57 AM

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Operating Temperature Range: 0*C to 40*C(32*F to 104*F)

Manuals are made for a reason

This is from my camera's manual, but I'm sure most camera's are the same...

MatrixEVO · 12-04-2006, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

Manuals are made for a reason

This is from my camera's manual, but I'm sure most camera's are the same...

Your probably right. I asked because I have been thinking about recording some 1st person video of skiing. I guess I will have to record on a day that is above freezing to be safe.

**DCIScouts** · 12-04-2006, 05:55 AM

Eh, I recorded a wedding that was outside when it was below freezing and the camera was absolutely just fine. I believe the temperature was around 25F...

[-0MEGA-] · 12-04-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gamerman4

Well electronics tend to do better in lower temps but if it goes from cold to warm fast, condensation can screw it up.

Electronics, ya, but there are also alot of moving mechanical parts.

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Originally Posted by MatrixEVO

Your probably right. I asked because I have been thinking about recording some 1st person video of skiing. I guess I will have to record on a day that is above freezing to be safe.

I used my camera/camcorder to tape me skiing before, and kept it in my pocket the whole time, and worked great.

Jet · 12-04-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

I used my camera/camcorder to tape me skiing before, and kept it in my pocket the whole time, and worked great.

Even when you were recording?

[-0MEGA-] · 12-04-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet

Even when you were recording?

You know what I mean

I had it in my outside jacket pocket when I wasn't recording.

luda_423 · 12-09-2006, 06:02 PM

man, i left my camera in the car many times by mistake. . on cold nights...
and its still kicking as good as it ever was...

but yea, like that guy said... temp. changes too rapidly can ruin them...

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Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 16 Posts: 6,623	Yes, they'll be fine. As long as they don't get wet.

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luda_423 New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8	man, i left my camera in the car many times by mistake. . on cold nights... and its still kicking as good as it ever was... but yea, like that guy said... temp. changes too rapidly can ruin them...