Videocamera?

[goofysgal]

I remember reading a previous thread concerning moisture problems when using a videocamera. Since I can't search for this thread does anyone remember the particulars concerning this problem? We have a Panasonic PVL-858 Palmsight that we would like to bring but if we won't be able to adapt it to use we will just leave it home. Thanks for your help!

[callahanjulie10]

We had minor problems with the dampness- nothing to leave the camera home for. I think it only happened like twice the whole trip. We love the videos and really enjoy watching them while waiting on our next trip! Take it and enjoy- memories of a lifetime!

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi
Minor humidity should not hurt the cam, however... Save the Silica gel packs you get with various items. If you keep your camera in a bag and do not have your room frozen it will be ok. If you tend to leave it on the bed or dresser then I would suggest you try to keep the cold air off of it by wrapping the camera in a towel. The problems come when you bring the camera from a cold (cool) environment to a warm humid one. Other than that you should not have a probelm. Enjoy your trip.

[Tluvs2talk]

We also wrapped our camera in a towel, and stored it in the closet. It worked fine.

[smjj]

We had a verranda, we would put it outside for about 5 minutes prior to leaving the room to help it aculamate. On the few occasions prior to us doing this, I simply open the camcorder and removed the tape for a minute or two outside and this seemed to help also..smjj