Condensation prevention

Tomsk

Tomsk

Tomsk

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I've been asked to set up a time lapse project for a building site.

The camera (Nikon D600) will be in a modified Peli case and the whole case will be taken down and locked in a secure office at the end of each day.

Whats the best way to stop condensation as the case is moved from a warm office to outside each day?
The method used would be best if no user intervention is needed.
The case will have 240VAC supply to power the camera, so I was thinking a small heater and thermostat to keep the temperature within the case constant. With this method would it be better for the case to have vents?



Please don't suggest alternative cameras etc, as the photographic equipment has already been purchased. I've just been asked to make it all work.
 
Will the office be kept heated over night? What is the start date of the project? As the weather is due to warm up any day now.
 
Well in my line of work (I install / support the single / multi shot camera systems used in theme parks), we use a bog standard security type camera housing, usually with a 40mm fan attached to the casing and throw in a couple of sillica gel packs for good measure. We do also have mini pc's in our housings though, so the ambient tempratures are a little higher from that.

Some of the systems have D series Nikon camera's and we dont have any problems with them through condensation. It's more likely the USB ports die or the camera head needs replacing through excessive use.

Matt
 
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