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What's condensation and how to prevent it in a Canon camcorder?
This article explains what condensation is and how to avoid it.
Condensation explained:
You see water droplets forming on the surface of the glass when pouring a chilled beverage into a glass. This is because air around the glass is rapidly cooled down, and moisture in the air adheres to the surface of the glass. This phenomenon is called condensation.
This kind of condensation may also occur with camcorders. If you continue to use a camcorder with condensation on it, it could damage the equipment.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
(1) When being moved from a cold place to a warm place
(2) When being used in a rapidly-heated cold room
(3) When being used in a humid room
(4) When being moved from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid place
(2) When being used in a rapidly-heated cold room
(3) When being used in a humid room
(4) When being moved from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid place
When condensation occurs the camcorder stops operating automatically after its power lamp flashes. The warning message "CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED" appears and the condensation-warning icon below starts flashing.
Condensation-warning icon
If a cassette is loaded, the warning message "CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED" and "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" appear and the cassette-warning icon starts flashing.
Cassette-warning icon
If a cassette is loaded in the camcorder, remove it immediately and leave the cassette compartment open. If condensation is detected, the POWER switch and cassette-removing switch will be activated. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape. A cassette should not be loaded into the camcorder when condensation is detected.
How to avoid condensation
Unload the cassette and place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag when moving to locations where temperatures vary. Allow time for the camcorder to adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
Resuming use
Allow at least one hour before resuming use; more time may be required for heavier condensation. When condensation has been eliminated, turn the camcorder on. After the condensation-warning icon stops flashing, wait one hour before resuming use.
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Comments
- Posted by: nevergiveoutinformation_1153 at 18 Sep 14:17 permalinkThere is something more than just moisture affecting this camera. VERY disappointed with our $900 purchase a few years ago. This camera was rarely used - and used less because EVERY time I went to use it gave this message "condensation detected." I will NEVER purchase another Canon camcorder. I now use my 7mp olympus still shot camera that I paid $179. Makes great movies and stills.
