Leaving your camera in your car with below 0 temps.

Is it ok to leave your camera in your car with below freezing temperatures?

I know this will be below normal operating temperatures but is it ok if its not in use?
If so is a good warm up before use mandatory?

Don't leave it in a freezer, but it should be okay for short stretches.
But don't take it into a warm place straight away.. let it warm up slowly, like in a plastic bag first - just to minimise condensation in the camera.

I have never had any problems either keeping or using my camera in sub zero temperatures. The operating range shown in the manual does not make any sense and would make the camera useless for winter photography.

Battery life will be shorter in cold temperatures, so it is a good idea to keep a spare batter or two in an inside pocket where they will be kept warm.

My main concern about leaving the camera in the car would be theft.

If it gets cold enough the LCDs will start to act strange but will be fine when they warm up. Biggest problem is condensation as mentioned. Remember that it takes longer for the internals to warm up than the outside. Give it plenty of time to warm all the way up before removing from the bag.

Glad you posted this thread. I forgot to bring mine in last night and I have a portrait shoot this afternoon. Thanks for the reminder!

I'm pretty sure there's something mentioned about this in the instruction booklet that was included with your camera. It should give you specific info on temp's and time exposed to those temps, etc.

I always keep stryafom cooler in car good for hot and coold and hides camera stuff

I would strongly recommend NOT leaving in freezing weather. But if you do let it warm up slowly and keep it in the camera bag of enclosed with a silica / dissicant package. This will prevent any moisture build up in the camera. In cold temps or very humind weather silica /dissicant packs are your best friend and cheap. You can find them on the floor in the shoe dept of stores or in electronic packages from previous items you have bought.

Paul

AdamJL wrote in post #2298104
Don't leave it in a freezer, but it should be okay for short stretches.
But don't take it into a warm place straight away.. let it warm up slowly, like in a plastic bag first - just to minimise condensation in the camera.

Actually where I used to live was often colder than the setting in a freezer, and it never hurt anything. To the best of my knowledge, there is no water in these cameras to cause damage. I would personally keep my batteries in a warm dry place though, as they might take longer to warm up.

The advice on warming up slowly in a sealed bag should be heeded.

Glenn NK wrote in post #2299056
To the best of my knowledge, there is no water in these cameras to cause damage.

Correct, there shouldnt be water in your camerato start, But with the camera being cold the moisture in the air condenses on it (like a glass of ice cold lemonade outside in the summer). The condensation doesnt just happen on the outside, but inside as well which is where the damage may occur.

here this might help you https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=237927

Photolistic wrote in post #2298021
Is it ok to leave your camera in your car...
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No.

I wouldn't. Besides the cold, there are always people who check to see if the doors are locked. People in my neighborhood have the habit of leaving cell phones and small electronic and GPS systems in their cars overnight and more often than not, it's fine, but once in a while, all the unlocked cars get broken into in one night. Not worth the risk. Also the thawing time may be longer than you think if you are going from cold to hot.

I leave my gear in my van overnight often here in Minnesota where -20F is not uncommon.

Tip: Don't put your tongue on it!

Tapeman wrote in post #2300531
Tip: Don't put your tongue on it!

LOL!