Re: Extending the life of a camcorder through refrigeration?

From: Tim Wescott (tim_at_wescottnospamdesign.com)
Date: 12/21/04


Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 09:14:16 -0800

Doc wrote:

> Since I just had one 8mm camcorder go bad, ostensibly due to electrolytic
> caps going out, I wonder if there's anything that can be done to extend the
> life of the components. Would storing a camcorder in a thermal bag in the
> refrigerator during periods of non-use have any obvious good or bad effect?
>
> Thanks
>
>
I think it would cause you far more problems with condensation than it
would save you from bad electrolytics.

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Tim Wescott
Wescott Design Services
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