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TG-2 Review

Started May 5, 2013 | User reviews thread
Markr041 Forum Pro • Posts: 10,078
Re: TG-2 Review

Ken G. wrote:

I would think that a waterproof camera should not fog, as fogging can only occur if there is moisture present.  And moisture is what 'waterproof' is supposed to keep out.  I have not owned one of these cameras before, other than the TG-1, TG-2, and Nikon AW110, and I only had each of those for a couple weeks each to test image quality.  Never had the opportunity to use any of them underwater.  But to me, anyway, none of them should fog up.  I'd take that camera back, or talk to Oly directly if you need to, and make the case that a waterproof camera should not let moisture get in.

Or am I missing some obvious reason why anyone should expect these cameras to allow any moisture past their seals?

I am sorry, it is well known that sealed cameras or "underwater cases" have a tendency to produce fogged lenses, when there is a rapid change in temperature and/or high humidity. It is a fact, whatever you believe. The GoPro provides anti-fog sheets, as do many producers of waterproof cases. It is a pervasive problem. It is not water leakage. It is condensation.

I do not know how the "anti-fog" lens of the Panasonic FT5 (TS5) solves the problem of condensation, but it is normal for this to happen and is not a camera or design defect. There may be variation across makes in degree, but it affects all.

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