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<p>Thanks for all the responses. I'll give the cooler thing a try this week. I really want to thank John Wheeler and Michael R. Freeman for their contributions. I think that the screen black out is what happened to me before, and that is what got me on the idea of damaging my camera. Thanks for all the great replies, and I hope to post some photos here this weekend.</p>

I'm wondering if there is a temperature range that the Canon T3i won't work in. I know that the manual says not to use it below 32°F, but

it doesn't say what temperature to not shoot at if the temperature rises above a certain amount. I have found that the camera becomes

hot if left on for too long, and it kills the battery, but I want to take some pictures of the desert area around Farmington, NM, but I don't

want to destroy my camera in the process. Can anyone please help me with this? I'm new to photography, and am limited on funds. I

actually spent more than I could afford on my camera, and want it to last me for quite a few years. At least 10 to 15 years, if this is

possible. Thanks for your time, patience and understanding.