diff --git a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.ipcamera/src/main/java/org/openhab/binding/ipcamera/internal/handler/IpCameraHandler.java b/bundles/org.openhab.binding.ipcamera/src/main/java/org/openhab/binding/ipcamera/internal/handler/IpCameraHandler.java
index 9e0c93215..ddc7a5d59 100644
--- a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.ipcamera/src/main/java/org/openhab/binding/ipcamera/internal/handler/IpCameraHandler.java
+++ b/bundles/org.openhab.binding.ipcamera/src/main/java/org/openhab/binding/ipcamera/internal/handler/IpCameraHandler.java
@@ -1735,8 +1735,8 @@ public class IpCameraHandler extends BaseThingHandler {
             onvifCamera.connect(thing.getThingTypeUID().getId().equals(ONVIF_THING));
         }
 
-        // for poll times above 9 seconds don't display a warning about the Image channel.
-        if (9000 <= cameraConfig.getPollTime() && cameraConfig.getUpdateImageWhen().contains("1")) {
+        // for poll times 9 seconds and above don't display a warning about the Image channel.
+        if (9000 > cameraConfig.getPollTime() && cameraConfig.getUpdateImageWhen().contains("1")) {
             logger.warn(
                     "The Image channel is set to update more often than 8 seconds. This is not recommended. The Image channel is best used only for higher poll times. See the readme file on how to display the cameras picture for best results or use a higher poll time.");
         }