Canon VM-E70 - CONDENSATION (DEW); Understanding Condensation; When Condensation is Likely; Handling Condensation

CONDENSATION (DEW)
WHAT IS CONDENSATION?
When bringing a metal object from a cold place into a warm place, tiny droplets of
water can form on its surface. This moisture is referred to as condensation or dew.
If the camera is used when dew is present, both tape and unit may be damaged.
CONDENSATION IS LIKELY TO OCCUR:
*When VM-E70 is brought from a cold place to a
warm place.
* When a cold room is rapidly heated.
*When VM-E70 is placed in a humid room.
*When VM-E70 is brought from an air condi¬
tioned room to a warm and humid place.
WHEN CONDENSATION IS PRESENT:
The operate/caution indicator blinks and "DEW” appears and blinks in viewfinder.
Immediately remove video cassette and turn VM-E70 off.
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DEW
VIEWFINDER
TO USE CAMERA AGAIN:
When dew and caution indicators no longer appear when VM-E70 is turned on, wait
at least one hour before attempting operation. The time required for moisture to
clear varies with surrounding conditions; it can be as long as several hours.
ADVICE
When condensation is likely to occur, place camera in a plastic bag prior to bringing
it into a warm area, and wait until it equals the ambient temperature before removing
it from the bag.
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