Narrow temperature ange
Jan 9, 2014 09:41:06 #
Many cameras (with a lithium battery?) have a narrow safe operating range; i.e. 30 - 90 degrees. I assume that restriction is because of the bad rap that lithium got from the aircraft industry, but the camera manuals are silent as to the reason.
I have used the camera successfully in temperatures outside the range, but Texas, (and most countries) have temperatures well outside that range. What is the risk? The range is too narrow for any of us.
If it is a battery issue, can't they create a spare battery that averts the problem - i.e. that holds enough for at least a few shots?
What happens if I discharge the factory battery taking piictures in sub-zero weather?
I always store the battery (when subject to temperature extremes) outside the camera
I have used the camera successfully in temperatures outside the range, but Texas, (and most countries) have temperatures well outside that range. What is the risk? The range is too narrow for any of us.
If it is a battery issue, can't they create a spare battery that averts the problem - i.e. that holds enough for at least a few shots?
What happens if I discharge the factory battery taking piictures in sub-zero weather?
I always store the battery (when subject to temperature extremes) outside the camera
Jan 10, 2014 11:49:45 #
No rocket science here. Use of the battery in very high temperatures (>90°C, 194°F), particularly charging, will degrade battery life; during cold temps the internal chemical reaction which produces the charge is is slowed resulting in decreased to no battery output. Here in the frigid north we know to store our batteries in an inside clothing pocket to keep them warm so they will last longer.
Jan 10, 2014 11:53:07 #
bersharbp wrote:
If it is a battery issue, can't they create a spare battery that averts the problem - i.e. that holds enough for at least a few shots?
If it is a battery issue, can't they create a spare battery that averts the problem - i.e. that holds enough for at least a few shots?
That's what battery grips are for.
Or external battery packs.
Jan 11, 2014 08:37:38 #
houdel wrote:
No rocket science here. Use of the battery in very high temperatures (>90°C, 194°F), particularly charging, will degrade battery life; during cold temps the internal chemical reaction which produces the charge is is slowed resulting in decreased to no battery output. Here in the frigid north we know to store our batteries in an inside clothing pocket to keep them warm so they will last longer.
Thanks. I guessed something like that
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