Condensation? at DVinfo.net

David Ho · January 21st, 2004, 05:00 AM

What happens if your GL2 is outside in the cold for a long time or what not? This has not been an issue for me, but I have always thought of buying electronical equipment online, but then if they deliver and drop it off at my door, I am afraid maybe the cold air is too cold for the camera and could cause damage even if the camera is INSIDE a sealed and factory box... What could happen to the camera if it gets the condensation factor?

Frank Granovski · January 21st, 2004, 05:25 AM

Naa. I wouldn't worry unless it's below freezing. Why would you want a cam to be delivered in such a way? That's crazy to have it left at your door. Don't you want to sign for it?

Rob Wilson · January 21st, 2004, 07:30 AM

I would think that the manufacturer must keep that in mind in the design phase of his product. The min/max operating temps are usually in fairly narrow band BUT the min/max storage temps are usually quite a bit wider. This would accomodate the shipment by what ever means, not limited to: Container on a Container Ship, Semi Trailer, and eventually the familiar (also unheated in the rear) UPS van.

As long as your gear is given a chance to acclimate to a temperature that is within it's operating band, you should be safe.

Ken Tanaka · January 21st, 2004, 03:38 PM

David,
Looks like you found something new to worry about! <g> Just ribbing you.

Condensation is a serious matter to be avoided.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=19869

David Ho · January 21st, 2004, 04:36 PM

HAH! Yes, Ken... I am an extreme worrier, but better to be safe than sorry! I'm just taking the most extensive precautions! :-)

January 21st, 2004, 05:00 AM	#1
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	Condensation? What happens if your GL2 is outside in the cold for a long time or what not? This has not been an issue for me, but I have always thought of buying electronical equipment online, but then if they deliver and drop it off at my door, I am afraid maybe the cold air is too cold for the camera and could cause damage even if the camera is INSIDE a sealed and factory box... What could happen to the camera if it gets the condensation factor? __________________ "Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film."

January 21st, 2004, 03:38 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	David, Looks like you found something new to worry about! <g> Just ribbing you. Condensation is a serious matter to be avoided. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=19869 __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 21st, 2004, 04:36 PM	#5
David Ho Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 354	HAH! Yes, Ken... I am an extreme worrier, but better to be safe than sorry! I'm just taking the most extensive precautions! :-) __________________ "Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film."

January 21st, 2004, 05:25 AM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Naa. I wouldn't worry unless it's below freezing. Why would you want a cam to be delivered in such a way? That's crazy to have it left at your door. Don't you want to sign for it?

January 21st, 2004, 07:30 AM	#3
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	I would think that the manufacturer must keep that in mind in the design phase of his product. The min/max operating temps are usually in fairly narrow band BUT the min/max storage temps are usually quite a bit wider. This would accomodate the shipment by what ever means, not limited to: Container on a Container Ship, Semi Trailer, and eventually the familiar (also unheated in the rear) UPS van. As long as your gear is given a chance to acclimate to a temperature that is within it's operating band, you should be safe.