SLT at Freezing Temperature

[Mike D]

<p>I will be traveling to Yellowstone National Park next February. The daytime highs will range from 0 degrees F to +20 degrees F. One of the cameras I will be using is a Sony A57 SLT with 70-400. Does anyone on this forum have experience with an A57 or other Sony SLT at these temperatures? Is an A580 a better choice for the cold? </p>

[james_f6]

<p>I cannot find much information, but I think with anything it comes down to moisture seals, etc. I have used my Sony A65 in 5 degree mornings, sometimes closer to 3 degree's, I just places a plastic bag to protect it against moisture. But working wise, not an issue.</p>

[vancouverphotographer]

<p>My Sony A33 died on me when I was up in Whistler, BC, Canada shooting in winter .... all of a sudden the camera just shut down and never turned on again after that. Not sure if something about the temperatures did it in or not but it's funny it chose that time to die on me.</p>

[parv]

What does the F Manual say about operating temperature range?

[Mike D]

<p>Parv, the manual says 32 F to 104 F. Yikes, that's terrible. Forget taking either my A580 or A57 to Yellowstone in winter. Wait a minute, my Nikon D700 also has the same operating temperature parameters and it worked great at 10 F a couple years ago. I guess that's why I asked about other's personal experience because the camera manufactures are being too cautious with their specifications. </p>

[tim_drake]

<p>I recently shot my A65 in 4-7degrees F temps two days in a row and the shutter button stop working both days. The camera warmed up quickly in the car and started working properly almost imediatley but back in the cold 30-45 minutes later the shutter would have a problem firing. It's the only fault I have found in the camera. Still love the camera and would buy another if I was not saving up for the A99.</p>