condensation

thebaz

Had my Panasonic lx3 (Non dslr) out tonight enjoying the dusk.

Suddenly all this condensation appeas on the screen , looks like its on the lens, tried cleaning lens, still there !!
Any ideas anyone - its a good /expensive non dslr, only 6 months old , and can't take lens off, I assume the fog is on the inside

Mycroft H

Leave it in the camera bag for the night. It should just evaporate.
Next time be careful about temp changes and lenses, its how fungus begins

stabo

Place it on a towel and put it on a radiator,keep an eye on it.

pippatee

If you're going from cold air to hot air or vice-versa, always put your camera into a ziplock bag and allow it to acclimatise ...from experience :-)

thebaz

landyman wrote: »

Leave it in the camera bag for the night. It should just evaporate.
Next time be careful about temp changes and lenses, its how fungus begins

didn't think it would be so sensitive to temp change - didn;t think it changed that much - i'll leave it in bag , and say a prayer , no rads (on) in the house - hope its nothing more serious

it gave a nice effect on image though

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebaz/3523807176/

soccerc

I've found desiccant sachets to be helpful in removing condensation from kit
I also store my equipment with a sachet in each compartment as it keeps moisture levels down and helps prevent the build up in the first place IMHO.

Every now and again, once a month I place them in the oven at a low temp to drive any moisture in them out.

DMax

It might be serious.
Below is advise I gave on similar problem few weeks ago:

Originally Posted by DMax
The best already mentioned method, before moving from one environment , place equipment in a plastic bag (or air-tight container) with moisture absorbing gel.
While camera is still cold, avoid opening it in any way, including changing lenses. Warm, humid air entering the body will cause condensation inside, which is much more serious than a lens fogging.
Zooming a lens in and out can act like a bellows to draw outside air into an SLR body (unless it is the lens with weather sealed lens elements), which is not cool when the body is cold.
Be gentle to camera. While waiting for gear to warm up (or cool depending from situation) is good to spend your time composing the image in your mind.
So when the camera is ready you will be ready for great shots.

thebaz

I wasn't out that long , 45 mins, and I wouldn't have thought the temerature was extreme today/tonight (around 9pm) - I certainly didn't notice a drastic temperature drop - I'll leave camera overnight in its bag, and hopefully ok in morning

thebaz

unfortunatly the over night rest did nothing, the fog is still their - I'll just have to bring it to camera store , see if they can see anything thats causing the blur

thebaz

by the end of the day the condensation left, I am going to contact Panasonic, camera should be better protected/ sealed from moisture entering inside.
b

Mycroft H

thebaz wrote: »

by the end of the day the condensation left, I am going to contact Panasonic, camera should be better protected/ sealed from moisture entering inside.
b

Just dont say it was raining when you used it!