Camera temperature [heat, not color] ranges?

[jmccorm 0]

It seems that finding cameras in my temperature range really narrows my selection. I see something that looks interesting...

http://www.ktnc.co.kr/product_01_04.asp

...only to find out it has a -10C to 50C range.

 

I live in a -20C to 40C [-5F to 105F] environment. Am I putting too much emphasis on the temperature range of the camera and putting a false limit on my choices?

[rory 0]

WizKid or Extreme CCTV cameras ..

 

http://www.wizkidoptotech.com/products/

http://www.extremecctv.com/home.cfm

[RVRBOY420007 0]

Definately Extreme is the best unless you need a camera in a boiler, which I have a source for those too, there are some cheaper options out there though. I have a customer in Phoenix and he likes everfocus ez350's and ganz domes but if you use standard cameras just use good housings with blowers.

[Securitymaster 0]

Where are you located that is that cold?

[jmccorm 0]

Where are you located that is that cold?

 

Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 

The average high temperature is 94F during the summer. Typical highest temperature is around 100-105F for a year. All-time record high is 115F. I'm aiming for the typical high seen during a year.

 

The average low temperature is 26F during the summer. Typical lowest temperature is around 0F for a year. All-time record low is -16F. I'm aiming for the typical low seen during a year.

 

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones lists the area as a -5 to 0F (-17 to -20.5C) area. Those temperatures being the "average annual minimum temperature range."

 

I think, back to my original question, am I putting too much emphasis on the temperature range of a camera? Can I cheat it to some degree and use a camera with a min 10F spec, and not worry about it acting strangely for the nights that are below 0F?

[Airick 0]

I'm curious to your application. In cold weather enviroments, I would expect the camera to be placed in a housing with a heater.