Drowned Sony 200-600 lens (Page 2): Thanks to all for your input. After the water pretty well seeped out of the lens, condensation is now apparent behind the glass closest to the...

Louis in QC Loc: Gatineau QC Canada

Thanks to all for your input. After the water pretty well seeped out of the lens, condensation is now apparent behind the glass closest to the camera and, at the other end condensation behind the second glass element. The lens is now in a container with rice. I have printed the list of authorised repair centers here in Canada and will be making calls today as I head back into town... Let's see how this turns out? Cheers, Louis

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Louis in QC wrote:

It fell off the dock into ±2 feet of lake water! U... (show quote)

If it was salt water it is only a matter of time left for the body.

tcthome Loc: NJ

nicksr1125 wrote:

Part of why I have USAA's Valuable Personal Property policy. Covers anything that happens anywhere with a $50.00 deductible. Most homeowner's/renter's insurance companies have similar policies. My gear is covered for $130.00/year.

I have it with State Farm. It goes up a little every year to cover the cost of new replacements if lost/stolen , fall in the lake, slip on a rock & fall in a stream or river, run over by the car, etc. $237.00 for about $15k of gear.

WesIam Loc: Phoenixville, Pa

I always make it a point not to take my gear near water.If I can't zoom it I won't doom it.

V2volk Loc: St. Louis area

Oh my, looks like a trip to shop is in order. The good news is it wasn’t saltwater.

SonyBug

Rab-Eye wrote:

I’ve done that. No fun.

Me too. But thanks to an annual check to State Farm, the insurance covered every cent.

Ny5y Loc: Mississippi

Get a quote from KEH they did one had full of water for me several years ago and worked wonderful after that!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

It sounds like you're on the right track, but beware of fungus. That can do permanent damage. Get some good silica gel and dry out the lens as much as you can. Do not use rice!

Fungus -
https://www.lifewire.com/camera-lens-fungus-493473
http://www.beyondphototips.com/2008/10/19/humidity-fungus-and-cameras-problems-solutions/

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

Next time, get an Olympus. Many stories of Olys going through similar experiences with no issues. Best weather sealing on the market. Sony is generally considered at or near the bottom.

Very sorry for your loss. I don't mean to rub it in. I've done similar with Nikon. Also, the insurance rider suggestions are quite right.

LEWHITE7747 Loc: 33773

Louis in QC wrote:

It fell off the dock into ±2 feet of lake water! U... (show quote)

Saltwater? Forget about it!

MDI Mainer

Louis in QC wrote:

Thanks to all for your input. After the water pretty well seeped out of the lens, condensation is now apparent behind the glass closest to the camera and, at the other end condensation behind the second glass element. The lens is now in a container with rice. I have printed the list of authorised repair centers here in Canada and will be making calls today as I head back into town... Let's see how this turns out? Cheers, Louis

Do please let us know, if nothing else as a road map in case this befalls one of us. I live on a lake here in Maine and often have the apprehension that something like this will happen when I'm on the boat or dock.

BTW were you away in cottage country?

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

If you're in question about a pace 2 service them, please let me know?
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Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

imagemeister wrote:

Forget Sony, Send it to a good independent photo repair shop quickly ! !
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MDI Mainer

jerryc41 wrote:

It sounds like you're on the right track, but beware of fungus. That can do permanent damage. Get some good silica gel and dry out the lens as much as you can. Do not use rice!

Fungus -
https://www.lifewire.com/camera-lens-fungus-493473
http://www.beyondphototips.com/2008/10/19/humidity-fungus-and-cameras-problems-solutions/

Curious why not rice? Silica gel is doubtless better, but in an emergency most anybody has or has easy access to rice, not so much for silica. It's not likely that a desiccant alone is going to save this lens, and it's pricey enough to warrant professional attention after emergency mitigation!

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

MDI Mainer wrote:

True but as an interim measure you can try silica ... (show quote)

bwa