Which Prosilica GT camera covers the widest operating temperature range?

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Rapidflare · Accepted Answer

Two models tie for the widest operating temperature range in the Prosilica GT line: the **Prosilica GT1930L EF** (monochrome) and the **Prosilica GT1930LC EF** (color). Both are rated from **-30 °C to +70 °C**. That rating is a **housing temperature limit**, so it applies to the camera's housing, not the surrounding air.

**Operating temperature by Prosilica GT model** (the span column is my own subtraction of min from max)

| Models | Min | Max | Span | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT1930L EF, GT1930LC EF | -30 °C | +70 °C | 100 °C | Housing temperature limit |
| GT1930, GT1930C, GT2000, GT2000C, GT2000NIR, GT2050, GT2050C, GT2050NIR, GT2460, GT2460C | -20 °C | +65 °C | 85 °C | None given |
| GT4400, GT4400C, GT5400, GT5400C, GT6400, GT6400C | -20 °C | +50 °C | 70 °C | Housing temperature limit |
| GT4090, GT4090 NIR, GT4096, GT4096 NIR, GT5120, GT5120 NIR | -20 °C | +50 °C | 70 °C | None given |

The two GT1930L models use the same Sony IMX174 global-shutter sensor (1936 × 1216) as the standard GT1930. They are heavier, though: 372 g versus 211 g.

Prosilica GT camera with the widest operating temperature range

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Models	Min	Max	Span	Condition
GT1930L EF, GT1930LC EF	-30 °C	+70 °C	100 °C	Housing temperature limit
GT1930, GT1930C, GT2000, GT2000C, GT2000NIR, GT2050, GT2050C, GT2050NIR, GT2460, GT2460C	-20 °C	+65 °C	85 °C	None given
GT4400, GT4400C, GT5400, GT5400C, GT6400, GT6400C	-20 °C	+50 °C	70 °C	Housing temperature limit
GT4090, GT4090 NIR, GT4096, GT4096 NIR, GT5120, GT5120 NIR	-20 °C	+50 °C	70 °C	None given