"Jeremy Nixon" wrote in message
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And the Nikon D2X spec is ... what?

Exactly the same. If you look at such specs you'll find that pretty much
everything says "0-40 degrees C, max 85% humidity". It's so consistent
that it's probably automatically inserted without much thought.

I've used my D2x outside all three "limits" already, with no ill effects,
though it's only seen below-freezing on two days, and then not below it
by much, this being summer and all. Judging from previous experience
using a D70 well below 0 degrees C, it'll be fine come winter.

As for the humidity... if the 85% "limit" really were a problem, I'd
pretty much have to keep the thing in storage all summer, where I live.
I've used my D2x, and the D70 before it, in 100% humidity.

Given that Douglas is the only one to have reported any issue with the
environmental limits, I'd expect a decent Canon to do just as well.

In Brazil, we had a "hot box" for sensitive electronic equipment like video
cameras, etc.
All it consisted of was a wooden box, a hinged door, and a standard light
bulb that always stayed lit in side. This would basically keep it
relatively dry inside and free of mold, condensation, etc.
Worked a charm.