Scarlet usage in Midwest winterland

[dennys bisogno]

I am aware that the operational temperature range for REDs "0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) " but was wondering if I should/need to black shade every-time I go out to shot near 45F to 32F. My rational (perhaps naively) is that sensors would perform best at colder temperatures (less noise).

Thank you

 

[Mark Britton]

If you need to move between temperatures quickly during a shoot, blackshading for the warmest operating temperature is the best compromise.

If you're talking winter/night and you're going to be bumping up against your widest stops on your lenses for exposure, then finding time to blackshade in cold conditions would be a good thing to do.

 

[dennys bisogno]

Thanks Mark!