Black 60 with moisture problem

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  1. Ky Bob

    Ky Bob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I pulled a Black 60 today that I had set up watching my vehicle and noticed quite a bit of moisture behind the camera lens. After viewing the videos I see it started having the problem on Feb 11th and the remaining videos from thereafter showed the problem. First video at 10:01am was perfect and the next at 11:57am it had the moisture.

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    Put camera in uncooked rice and seal it for a day or so.
     
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    Works with phones.

    Just make sure its not flavored rice LOL
     
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    weird. is the moisture on the outside or inside of the lens? Got a picture by chance?

    was there a rapid temp' change/swing in temps that day?

    Reason I ask ^, is my mp6black had some moisture on the inside of lens one day. It was 60 in the morning and by noon it was 90 and humid. but hasnt been a issue since.

    other thing I do is I got some little eye glass wipes that are "anti fog" something or other and keep the cameras cleaned here and there.
     
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    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    Ky Bob,
    Obviously Coverts don't work for you. Please pick another brand and roll with it. Your doom and gloom swipes at Covert is getting old and worn. Good luck on future cams.
     
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    Ky Bob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    So you're saying anyone should be ok with a camera that has moisture on the inside of the camera lens and takes vidoes like those in the original thread. Bet you wouldn't like it if it happen to your cams. I simply stated a problem I have with a camera having moisture problem. If you don't like the thread then don't read it or reply. Simple......
     
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    I use small desiccant bags in all my cams, I get free one left over from 81mg aspirin bottles
     
  8. Ky Bob

    Ky Bob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Thanks, I think I have some laying around so will give that a try.
     
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    I had a couple days worth of pictures that looked like your videos. I brought the camera in and let it dry out in the house for a few days and it went away. Hasn't happened again, either.. Hope you get it figured out!
     
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    rapid temp change that day?
     
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    Ky Bob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I really can't remember if there was or not.
     
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    thanks,just was curious.
    keep us updated.
     
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    Ky Bob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Just checked it after leaving the cam open and the sd card out and the moisture has gone away......:D
    Hope it doesn't happen during next seasons bowhunting.
     

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