When I turn on my camcorder I immediately get a warning about condensation.
The camera then turns itself of after approx. 15 sec.



It is not because I have been diving with it or I have taking in it out
into the rain. I really don't know why this error suddenly appears. The
warranty has unfortunately expired, so no help there.



What can I do here? - Except for throwing it out the windowL I have heard
that it cost a fortune to get a camcorder repaired. I have tried to wait for
a couple of days. That didn't help. Has anybody experienced a similar thing
with this model? How did you get rid of the problem?


/Nielz

On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:45:54 +0100, "Nielz"
wrote:

When I turn on my camcorder I immediately get a warning about condensation.
The camera then turns itself of after approx. 15 sec.

What can I do here? - Except for throwing it out the windowL I have heard
that it cost a fortune to get a camcorder repaired. I have tried to wait for
a couple of days. That didn't help. Has anybody experienced a similar thing
with this model? How did you get rid of the problem?


Not with that, but I've got a Sharp VL-Z1H which encounters the same
problem. An extensive web search on shopping comparison sites
indicated it's a known fault which develops over time.

The fault on the Sharp model is a dry solder joint on the Dew sensor,
which can apparently be remedied by reflowing the solder on the small
sensor deep down near the tape transport. It wouldn't surprise me to
be a similar issue with yours.

I'm due to have it tried next weekend by a local TV repair shop, I
expect it's only a few minutes job but I'd ask somewhere like that to
find the sensor and check continuity before totally junking the camera

Having said that, it might be an opportunity to go to a HD camera - SD
cameras are dropping rapidly in price - at Currys yesterday they had
several cameras reduced by £100-200 or more presumably to clear space
for new HD camera stock.

Cheers - Neil
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Digital Media MVP : 2004-2007
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/mvpfaqs

On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:16:01 GMT, "Neil Smith [MVP Digital Media]"
wrote:

On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:45:54 +0100, "Nielz"
wrote:

When I turn on my camcorder I immediately get a warning about condensation.
The camera then turns itself of after approx. 15 sec.

Not with that, but I've got a Sharp VL-Z1H which encounters the same
problem. An extensive web search on shopping comparison sites
indicated it's a known fault which develops over time.

And a similar search for this on the panasonic model number turned up
a huge number of hits for the same problem (some examples) :

http://www.reviewcentre.com/review120745.html
http://www.photographyreview.com/sf-...eviewscrx.aspx

You might want to review some of these to see if there's a cheap
solution available -

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=DS6...nic+dew+sensor

Cheers - Neil
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Digital Media MVP : 2004-2007
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/mvpfaqs

I had a similar problem with a JVC. Over the course of a year the
condesation message flashed up more and more frequently until it was not
usable. After a bit of research I found that the best option was to re-boot
the camcorder. This was done by splitting the camera in to two and then
unplugging and re-plugging a cable inside. I can get the details for you if
you would like. The principle is simple though. Just make sure that you
put the screws back in the right holes.

On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:24:01 +0800, "clive
wrote:

I had a similar problem with a JVC. Over the course of a year the
condesation message flashed up more and more frequently until it was not
usable. After a bit of research I found that the best option was to re-boot
the camcorder. This was done by splitting the camera in to two and then
unplugging and re-plugging a cable inside. I can get the details for you if
you would like. The principle is simple though. Just make sure that you
put the screws back in the right holes.


Wow, I hope this procedure isn't related to your problem with the CCD
in the other post :-?

Cheers - Neil
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Digital Media MVP : 2004-2007
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/mvpfaqs

No! Never. I fixed the condensation problem about a year ago or so. Having
read the above I suspect that the CCD problem might have more to do with the
two pre school children I have. My boy is only 18 months and has recently
discovered the joys of throwing!.
Regarding the condensation, I have an explanation of the procedure relating
to a JVC on my PC at home. I'll try and dig it out and post it tonight.

clive