hi can any one help fix my sharp digital camcorder vl-z5 keep getting dew coming up have tried leaving open to dry out but keeps coming back need help thanks
This is a common problem with Sharps. In many cases resoldering the dew sensor will fix it. Unfortunately this is not an easy task. If you have no experience working with camcorders, I'd suggest you get this serviced. At worst, the dew sensor will need to be replaced. It is not an expensive part, if still available. Drop me an E-mail with your location I'll try to direct you to a local shop.
dans_repair_service said: This is a common problem with Sharps. In many cases resoldering the dew sensor will fix it. Unfortunately this is not an easy task. If you have no experience working with camcorders, I'd suggest you get this serviced. At worst, the dew sensor will need to be replaced. It is not an expensive part, if still available. Drop me an E-mail with your location I'll try to direct you to a local shop. Dan
Use the search function here to find the other threads about this problem. One of them, I believe, lists the steps to repair this and may have pictures to help. Use the keywords DEW SENSOR.
Recently returned from an EuroRiver Cruise in which my cabin was very cold. After two days I got the 'DEW' warning light in my view finder and couldn't remove it even by taking out of cabin for several hours to allow the camera to adjust to outside temperature. I tried several of the suggested cures (denatured 99% water free alcohol, hair dryer, prodding the solder points on the 'DEW' sensor) all to no avail. I took a deep breath and did the most drastic one listed, re-solder the contacts on the dew sensor. Lo and behold it cured the 'DEW' problem and I was able to use the Sharp video camera once again. Becareful in doing this as it is easy to melt the plastic bracket that holds the tape with the hot soldering iron. Good luck.
This is a common problem with Sharps. In many cases resoldering the dew sensor will fix it. Unfortunately this is not an easy task. If you have no experience working with camcorders, I'd suggest you get this serviced. At worst, the dew sensor will need to be replaced. It is not an expensive part, if still available. Drop me an E-mail with your location I'll try to direct you to a local shop.
Dan
location is halifax west yorks
Use the search function here to find the other threads about this problem. One of them, I believe, lists the steps to repair this and may have pictures to help. Use the keywords DEW SENSOR.
Dan
Try and resoldering the Dew Sensor first. If that does not work, rep-lace it. It cost very little. Good Luck
Recently returned from an EuroRiver Cruise in which my cabin was very cold. After two days I got the 'DEW' warning light in my view finder and couldn't remove it even by taking out of cabin for several hours to allow the camera to adjust to outside temperature. I tried several of the suggested cures (denatured 99% water free alcohol, hair dryer, prodding the solder points on the 'DEW' sensor) all to no avail. I took a deep breath and did the most drastic one listed, re-solder the contacts on the dew sensor. Lo and behold it cured the 'DEW' problem and I was able to use the Sharp video camera once again. Becareful in doing this as it is easy to melt the plastic bracket that holds the tape with the hot soldering iron. Good luck.
Jcorrick