No maker has the corner on dew sensor failures. What is a problem today is that service fees nearly outstrip replacement costs. The part itself is cheap, putting it in costs.
A great tech can fix the issue in about 10 or so minutes.
Bob
Hi folks,
I am going to buy next week my first camcorder and, after quite a bit of research, I am leaning towards a Panasonic 3-CCD (PVGS 250 probably). I will make my final decision in the store.
Big last minute problem however: I discover on a camcorder forum that Panasonic camcorders (new ones, I mean recently acquired) often have a problem signaled as

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