On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring the camera from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use the camera in a humid place as shown below.

  • When you bring the camera from a ski slope into a warm place.
  • When you bring the camera from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
  • When you use the camera after a squall or a shower.
  • When you use the camera in a hot and humid place.

How to avoid moisture condensation

When you bring the camera from a cold place into a warm place, put the camera in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).