6kpro heat.

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6kpro heat.

PostFri Jun 04, 2021 11:53 am

Just got my new 6kpro and am still testing it , all seems to be ok but I've noticed that there is a fair amount of heat from the bottom vent even if im not recording , is this normal ?

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Re: 6kpro heat.

PostFri Jun 04, 2021 8:02 pm

Yes that is normal. The camera uses a peltier element to cool which keeps the sensor on a constant temperature. While a peltier is cool on one side, it gets warm on the other and this heat has to dissipate.
You will see that the camera is very stable even in hot environments.
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Re: 6kpro heat.

PostFri Jun 04, 2021 10:02 pm

Robert Niessner wrote:Yes that is normal. The camera uses a peltier element to cool which keeps the sensor on a constant temperature. While a peltier is cool on one side, it gets warm on the other and this heat has to dissipate.
You will see that the camera is very stable even in hot environments.


Thankyou , I kinda figured this was the case but its nice to have you back it up .

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Jafa.

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