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Looking at operating conditions and temperatures

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Looking at operating conditions and temperatures

When you first get a new piece of gear, you are, of course, very careful with it, and proud of it, and it's great how clean it looks, and all that. Fortunately, that wears off eventually. I say fortunately because your camera is actually quite durable, and once you get over trying to keep a pristine, you'll be more likely to take it out into more shooting conditions. The Mark III manual lists the working temperature range of the camera as 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit; that's 0 to 40 degrees Celsius, in 85% humidity or less. Now, it's a good idea to follow these guidelines, but I've also gone beyond them, and I've never had any problems. I'm not saying that you can absolutely go into extreme heat or deep cold, and not have issues, but my experience is that the specified temperature range is a little conservative. Fortunately, the camera will begin to exhibit certain symptoms when you start pushing the limits of its temperature range. If you're in extreme heat, the camera will show you…

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