I read the following two messages: - http://jimthompson.org/wp/2005/08/15/i-will-never-buy-another-jvc-camera/ - http://www.edbydesign.com/books/B0000899QP.html (see the message posted on 2005-05-31) For your convenience, I copy it here. ------------ Solution for JVC Condensation Issue! 2005-05-31 Please take the time to look at the reviews on this page. Tim Riker "Linux Technologist" writes a review (a little further down) that anyone with a JVC MiniDV camcorder should read. I too was getting the dreaded "CONDENSATION" warning that was preventing me from using my model GR-D70, a very close relative to the GR-D30. Took me a little time to identify the area where the sensor resides. Once I cleaned it off a dried it out, my camcorder worked as good as new. Thanks Tim! Just to help others orient themselves for the cleanin process, hold the camcorder on it's side, with the tape door open, lens facing right. Everything is where Tim says it should be. The silver component in question is in the rear left upper corner, with some orangish plasticky tape above and below. You almost can't see the small black sensor square on the right side of the component. May help to have a second pair of hands hold a flashlight in place. Beyond the sensor issue, I have been very happy with the quality of the camera. Has held up well in the two years that I've had it. ----------- I follow the instruction and clean up the black sensor square. Then it works fine. - Peter

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