How to protect DSLR in the fridge?!

[michaelmorris]

I'm starting to put together a library of dark frames for my Canon 1100d. Several people suggest putting the camera in the fridge to take low temperature darks. How do protect the camera from damage? If I use a bag, do I need to put dessicant in the bag?

Thanks.

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[Alien 13]

I have my own views on this putting it into the fridge is not so much of a problem but taking it out well it will instantly dew up i know people do this but i wouldnt.

Alan

[Christopher Davenport]

I leave my cannon outside all night and it dews up, freezes, bakes in the sun in the morning.

Switch on and no problems. This is a cannon, this is what I expect from it.

I have created darks in the fridge from 15c down to 0c no problems.

(0c is in the freezer at -10)

[Photosbykev]

Poly bag it and suck all the air out of the bag before putting it in the fridge. When you pull the camera out leave it in hte bag until it's back to room temperature

[michaelmorris]

How long will the batteries last in the fridge?

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[Bizibilder]

I just use the garage in winter - I keep a thermometer in there so I know the temperature.  If I need to I can usually find a "suitable" cloudy night to fill a gap in my darks library.  The volume of the garage seems to keep the temperature pretty stable.  Works for me.

If you don't have a garage then a shed may well work just as well?