R3 in Cold Weather

[MrFotoFool]

I am comparing the specs on Canon R3 and Nikon Z9 on B&H. Under temperature performance (in Farenheit), the Nikon is rated down to 14 degrees but the Canon is only rated to 32 degrees (freezing). Surely this can't be right, that a gripped pro body will not work below freezing? Has anyone used an R3 in low temperatures and able to give a report?

 

[neuroanatomist]

I’ve used my R3 in temps below freezing (and my R in even colder temps, single digits Fahrenheit).

 

[john1970]

I have used my R3 at temperatures as low as 25 F, but honestly I prefer to photograph when temperatures are warmer at 50 F or higher.

 

[bernie_king]

The coldest I've used my R3 was at 12 F. It worked fine. I've seen shoots where people have used the R3 & R5 in the Arctic shooting Polar Bears (well below zero) as well.

 

[danfaz]

Not R3, but I've used the lesser R5 in 15 degree Fahrenheit with no problem

 

[koenkooi]

This is likely stating the obvious: Keep in mind that the current batteries need to have their dielectric fluid be, well, fluid to function. So regardless of body specs, batteries will always be a weak point at lower temperatures.

 

[Maximilian]

This is likely stating the obvious: Keep in mind that the current batteries need to have their dielectric fluid be, well, fluid to function. So regardless of body specs, batteries will always be a weak point at lower temperatures.

Always best, to keep a spare battery close to the body.
I've worked with my 5D4 and LP-E6 (old) at least 1 hour at -18°C (0°F) before Christmas.
The spare battery stayed in the pocket. But the drain was much faster because of the low temps.

 

[SteveC]

Always best, to keep a spare battery close to the body.

And just to be clear...I presume you mean YOUR body not the camera's!

 

[Maximilian]

And just to be clear...I presume you mean YOUR body not the camera's!

100% correct
Thank you for putting that straight