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>The 38.00 is the camera case temperature. The chip cooler is a
>Peltier thermoelectric device (2-stage) that cools by pumping
>heat out of the chip and into the camera case. The fins are
>supposed to dissipate that heat. The cooler is supposed to
>achieve a 40 deg C differential between the chip and case. In my
>experience, a breeze needs to be blowing (bad news!) or the
>camera must be pointing closer to horizontal for this to be
>achieved. Some folks have attached fans to their camera. I worry
>that the vibration will reduce clarity.

Terry Platt of Starlight Xpress adds fans to the SXL-8. I have not
noticed any image degradation with the fan on or off. From memory it
makes about 10 degC difference, depending on the ambient temperature.
I'm sure Terry would give you details of the fan he uses; it looks like
one of those guys lurking in the back of my pc!

Regards,
Graham

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