Minimum temperature for Non-WR lenses

bassek · 11-10-2014, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Anthen

I think the problem lies less with the lens, but more with the camera. My K-30 doesn't last well under 5˚C... it freezes, drains the battery and wont read the sd card properly. Autofocus has been accurate though.

I agree. The K-x is worse than my K30, but the K-x never was promised to be WR. But both work on cold -20C clear days. Freezing rain is the worst.

Seb

FantasticMrFox · 11-10-2014, 09:40 AM

I've taken pictures with a point and shoot Panasonic for hours in -30°C. Cameras are sturdier than you think.

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11-10-2014, 08:53 AM	#16
bassek Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 706	Originally posted by Anthen I think the problem lies less with the lens, but more with the camera. My K-30 doesn't last well under 5˚C... it freezes, drains the battery and wont read the sd card properly. Autofocus has been accurate though. I agree. The K-x is worse than my K30, but the K-x never was promised to be WR. But both work on cold -20C clear days. Freezing rain is the worst. Seb

11-10-2014, 09:40 AM	#17
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	I've taken pictures with a point and shoot Panasonic for hours in -30°C. Cameras are sturdier than you think.