My K1000 has seen a number of Northern Canadian winters(usually -20 c during the 
day)and
has 
functioned well.If you have a light meter,the batteries in the K1000 for its meter can 
be
removed.If you 
want screwmount,i'd say the SV or S3 would be ok.

Dave     

                                > Which would be the best fully manual SLR be to buy 
as a 
backup for use 
> in extremely cold temperatures. So I do not want any electronics or 
> batteries.
> 

                                


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