GalaxyCat Loc: Boston, MA

Since the specifications are 32˚ F to 104˚ F, I will not be subjecting my Canon 77D to temperatures lower than ice freezing temperature.
Since I bought my Canon 77D for less than 1/2 price, used, I do not get a warrantee.

Thank you everyone for your posts. I read them all.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

Yesterday I was outside taking photos of the grandkids in the snow, at -22˚F (-30˚C).
No problem with the camera, although my nose was very red when I went back inside!
I would think that the first thing to give out in/on the camera, would be the battery, but all the time I was holding the camera, I used my gloved hand to hold the camera by the side where the battery compartment is. Also had a second battery ready to go in my parka inside pocket, but didn't need it in the half hour I was outside.

Bugfan Loc: Toronto, Canada

In the seventies when I was shooting film I have done so all the way to minus thirty five C. There were never any problems with the camera or the lens or the motor drive. The only problems were with me, that's damned cold for a human.

When I went digital I've not been as adventurous yet. So the most I have tried was minus twenty five C. So far there have been no problems. I could probably go lower too but that's yet to be tested.

The only real issue I've found is battery life and condensation.

I deal with condensation by bringing the camera into a warm place inside a plastic bag and I keep it that way until it's warmed all the way up.

As to batteries, I keep a couple in my parka inside pocket while i use a third one. When the one I'm using starts to get too low I swap a warm one in the camera and place the depleted one in my inside pocket. By the time I've gone through three batteries the first one has warmed up just fine and is able to continue to work for me.

As to the human, I managed to find a parka that is guaranteed to minus fifty. It's also a size larger than I need so there's room for gear inside too. That is my answer to staying warm in those conditions. The only real problem is gloves for the hands. If they protect you from the cold you can't work the controls and if you can work the controls the hands get cold. The only solution for me is fingerless woolen mitts and hand warmer pockets.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I have used my Nikons at temps down do -42, check the thermometer pic on my website that I took for proof!

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Go out and take pictures. Just remember to put your camera in a zip lock bag before entering a heated building, such as your home. Keep it there until it reaches room temp or you run the risk of condensation forming on and in the camera and lens.
Cold weather can affect your LCD, but it will be fine as soon as it warms up. Never heard of it bothering a sensor, but even then it should be fine once it warms back up. Your battery won't last as long in the cold. A warm spare in an inside jacket pocket is a good idea, or, if it starts to get weak just remove it from the camera and warm it up.
The temperature range shown in the manual, usually 32F to 120F is really nothing more then an attempt by the manufacturer to cover their butt. Cameras are subject to colder and hotter temps everyday without problems. Most will experience higher or lower, or even both extremes just during shipping from Asia to the US.

GalaxyCat Loc: Boston, MA

Thank you to everyone. I have an Olympus PEN PL-1 that a UHH person sold me for $140, and I will be using that. My 77D is too important to me to risk anything.
I have no warrantee on either, but I am very happy to have any cameras.

mrjcall Loc: Woodfin, NC

Nope, not a good attitude! You need to feel comfortable using any of your gear under any circumstances. If you feel your 77D is your best camera, then use it, period! It's kind of like the attitude of so many here on UHH that leave the 'good gear' home when they go on vacation or to interesting places. Why in the world do you have 'good gear' if not to use it for important occasions? Same with cold weather....just use it, you won't hurt it, eh? 😉

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I will add one thing here. I was photographing Big Horn Sheep in 1999 during the rut and had a couple big rams butting heads (at -31 degrees) so I quickly switched my favorite Nikon F5 to Continuous shutter and proceeded to shoot an entire roll of Fuji Provia for the event. When done I noticed the film counter read "42"! No, the camera was properly loaded, its just that the film lost flexibility at that frigid temperature and continuous shooting was too much for it, the film broke off at the takeup spool after the very first shot! Celluloid gets very brittle in the cold, as I found out the hard way that day.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Hey, someone's gotta shovel the snow. May as well take some pics while out there.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

I experienced the same problem with Kodachrome 64 during a military exercise in the eastern arctic in 1972. Temperatures were as low as -62F. Just as big a problem was breathing on the lens or viewfinder which instantly fogged up and froze.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

Excellent link. It puts to rest the fears of those who are afraid of hurting their cameras. I have permanently archived it as this subject comes up at the beginning of every winter.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Dude, I was going to say 50°, but I'm in Los Angeles.

All kidding aside, the killer would be taking your camera from your heated home out into the cold and getting condensation on the internals. If you have a mudroom or entrance area that is not fully heated, leaving your gear there for a while to acclimate before the shock of 5° would be a good idea. But seriously, have a cup of coffee and take shots through the windows.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

WIMPS. I was just out in ball bustin' bone chillin' 34°f/1°C! But no hat and I got brain freeze.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

LOL, was -14 here yesterday morning, with a -36 wind chill factor. Went fishing!