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[toddbanhazl]

Hey all,

I was curious about Tropical Mode.....

Is it best to leave it off UNTIL the camera is giving high temperature warnings?

Or do you recommend turning it on whenever the camera is hot to the touch?

Or when you know you are working in a certain temperature situation regardless of how the camera is operating?

Is it bad for the camera to be running Tropical Mode when it is in a normal temperature environment? Can it do damage to the camera if left on for an extended amount of time without being in high temperatures?

Thanks
Todd

[Guenter N.]

Todd,
you should really read the manual - at least once...;-)

Tropical mode is only there if you shoot in very humid and high temperature conditions. (Bahamas)
It will run the sensor a little hotter at 40 degrees Celsius instead of the regular 35C.
This is to avoid having a surface (filter pack in front of sensor) where condensation can occur.

Cheers,

[toddbanhazl]

Thanks Guenter. I'm aware of the specific use of the Tropical Mode setting. I've gone through the manual.

 What I'm specifically asking is 2 things...

1) Should it be used when the camera is warning of over heating, or used before this warning is given.

2) Can it damage the camera if used while not in higher temperatures? I ask because I was just informed that a 1st AC left the Tropical Mode setting on during the entire 1 month shoot that my camera was rented on. In California under temperatures around 60-85 degrees f

Thanks for your help
Todd

[Michael Borenstein]

Todd,

The answer to both questions is No.  You would want to use tropical mode in an environment that make the camera susceptible to condensation build up on the cover glass.  Tropical mode will regulate the sensor temp to 40C in order to combat the increased condensation.

It is not bad to run the camera in tropical mode, but I would limit it to situations that necessitate it.

regards
Mike

[circolodiconfusione]

hi!
I set tropical mode  shooting in a fish store where there was a very high  humidity, has worked well!
Federico Angelucci

[Michael Borenstein]

@Circle,

Glad to hear that, thanks for the feedback.

Also, we strongly encourage all arridigital.com users to post using their full names please.  It helps to facilitate open dialogue and accountability.

Thanks for understanding,
regards
Mike