Foggy rear LCD: I noticed that rear LCD on my DSLR is foggy around the edges. It’s only noticeable when camera is off or nothing is displayed. When I am looking at the image or a menu...

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

I noticed that rear LCD on my DSLR is foggy around the edges. It’s only noticeable when camera is off or nothing is displayed. When I am looking at the image or a menu item I don’t see it, it looks fine. The camera was not under rain, was not exposed to unusual moisture.

Is it normal, should I worry about it, similar experience? Thank you.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I only see it when I breathe or drool and that is getting to be quite frequent.

chaman

Do you care for mentioning WHAT camera? I would think that is KIND of important to see if it is a common issue with a certain model. Logic....what that right?

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

chaman wrote:

Do you care for mentioning WHAT camera? I would think that is KIND of important to see if it is a common issue with a certain model. Logic....what that right?

You are right, it's Nikon D700.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Nap time??

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

There is dust in lenses that people worry about, but still continues to take good images. And now there are foggy edges on the LCD screen when the camera is off, but otherwise works OK when the camera is on. If it works, keep using the camera.

Jim Bob

DaveO wrote:

I only see it when I breathe or drool and that is getting to be quite frequent.

I know what you mean.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Jim Bob wrote:

I know what you mean.

Yes!

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

If the fogginess is due to the LCD screen, then the image files will not be affected. However, if the fogginess arises with the sensor, then every image should show it. Do images off-loaded to a computer disclose any abnormalities.

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

mas24 wrote:

There is dust in lenses that people worry about, but still continues to take good images. And now there are foggy edges on the LCD screen when the camera is off, but otherwise works OK when the camera is on. If it works, keep using the camera.

Oh yes, I like the camera and will use it, just wanted to hear if it is a common problem or is it a problem at all.

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

John_F wrote:

If the fogginess is due to the LCD screen, then the image files will not be affected. However, if the fogginess arises with the sensor, then every image should show it. Do images off-loaded to a computer disclose any abnormalities.

Images look fine.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/contact/session/L3RpbWUvMTQ3MzEyMTQyNy9zaWQvYk1UQmRWWm0%3D

This link may be of use to you. I have used it,as I'm sure others have. Usually takes a couple days for a response.

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

DaveO wrote:

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/contact/session/L3RpbWUvMTQ3MzEyMTQyNy9zaWQvYk1UQmRWWm0%3D

This link may be of use to you. I have used it,as I'm sure others have. Usually takes a couple days for a response.

Thank you for the link.

Jackdoor Loc: Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

If it were mine, I'd take out the SD card and battery, take off the lens, put it face down on a lint-free cloth and leave it somewhere warm and dry for a week. If that doesn't fix it, it doesn't matter. I would never use any electronic equipment if I thought there was a chance of moisture inside.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

It could be due to you taking it from an Air conditioned environment to a hot and humid outside or visa versa as many here will attest to. Many will zip lock their camera, lenses etc.etc. before going out or coming in and then allow it to acclimate prior to opening and using the gear.
To add to Jackdoor's comment, In a closed Tupperware, place the camera with a few packets of Silica Gel if you have some, for moisture absorption that most throw out, (Silica gel can adsorb 15% of its weight in water vapor in 2 hours). White rice works also. Use obvious precautions. I keeps a slew of the Silica packets in all my camera bags and never have had a moisture problem. It's why the manufactures ship cameras with them.