I have a kodak EasyShare digital camera and am going to alaska. What's the temperature range the lens can take

Answer 1

Two issues: batteries, condensation. You don't need to worry about the lens.

I live in Alaska and have a Kodak EasyShare. Mine has AA-size NiMH batteries. I have a few extra sets (just for added capacity) and have used alkaline AAs when needed. The low-temp limit for NiMH is most often stated as -20C/-4F

Disposible lithium batteries are good at cold temps. Charts say -20C/-4F but I've used them somewhat below that. Alkaline batteries (everyday Duracells and Everready Energizers) are NOT good below 0C/32F.

The NiMH batteries that it comes with have a stated charge temperature limit of 15C (60F). So you need to bring them to nearly room temperature before charging them.

Condensation isn't a problem going out in the cold with a warm camera. But coming back inside with a cold camera (even one you've just left in the car) can cause problems. Relatively warm and humid room air can condense on and in the camera. The safest thing is to keep it in a zip-lock bag until it has come to room temperate, an hour in a warm place should do it. Much longer if you leave wrapped in clothing in a duffle bag - that make take hours to quilibrate to room temperature.

Short answer: bring some quart and gallon ziplocks (the sturdier "freezer" bags last longer). And at least one set of lithium AA ($5 for two) in case you can't get your Kodak NiMH recharged due to cold temps or lack of a power source.

Hopes that helps.

Answer 2

It's not the lens that will have the problem, it's the battery.
Bring extra batteries with you and keep them on your person in a warm place. You will need to periodically change batteries as frozen batteries won't work.
It would have to get to -35 or so before you will have a problem with a frozen lens.

The biggest and most dangerous problem will be condensation when you bring the camera indoors. Here's what you need to do.
Carry a large, zip-lock plastic bag with you.
When you are ready to come indoors, put everything into this bag... camera, batteries, memory cards, cases and anything else you may have out there with the camera.
Squeeze as much air out of the bag as you can and then close the zip lock.
Carry this bag indoors and DO NOT OPEN IT for at least 2 hours.
The bag will get quite wet on the outside, but the inside will stay dry as long as you leave it closed.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

If it takes standard batteries, buy disposable Lithium ones for it.
They will function down to -40 below.