ArcticTrails Loc: Valdez Alaska

Remove the battery and try putting it in a gallon Zip-Lock bag with a few packets of silica gel and see if you can dry it out.

Good luck!

bobforman Loc: Anacortes, Washington State

Thanks all very much for your encouragement and sage advice. I've removed the lens, battery and memory cards, opened all the ports and letting it sit on my file cabinet. I'll get back in a few days and let you know the results.

As a side remark, I checked the prices of used 7200's and 500's. The 500's are about twice the price. They must be a desirable and excellent camera.

cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania

I have a 500, and it is indeed an excellent camera, whether or not it is worth the extra is up to you to decide.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Like others here I also suggest to dry the camera and wait. Nikon repairs could be very expensive but there is no way to know till you talk to them. I keep my cameras and lenses in a cooler to which I place inside DampRid in a small container. I changed it periodically and it has done a great job for me for years. I usually buy it at Walmart.

If your camera fails to operate properly after it dries out you should consider replacement if the Nikon estimate for repairs is not financially possible. There are still plenty of used D7200 around and it is very possible that the price of the repairs on yours could exceed the price of a used one. Due to the popularity of mirrorless cameras dSLR bodies are available in the used market at very reasonable prices.

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

To answer the original question, Nikon does not charge for estimates. You will probably have to call them to see if they still service the D7200, but it is likely that they still do. I have had several items repaired by Nikon, and they have always been fast and thorough (but not always inexpensive).

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

It may be a little to late for this but for future reference...first aid when a camera gets waterlogged (fresh water) :1. Turn it off or don't turn it on. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Dry off the exterior parts, lens (fully extend barrel).. 4. Inspect interior parts to see if water got inside - just don't touch mirror or shutter blades. 5. Remove lens, place mount side down on dry paper towel....6. Fill a larger Sterilite container halfway with dry rice, uncooked. Place a new dry paper towel on rice and then camera mount side down...cover the container and leave it like that for a few days. 7. Install battery to check how it all works, but still get it serviced for a CLA repair even if all is fine.

Everything depends on how the camera got wet - rain, splashing or outright dunking in a pool, or body of water. It usually takes a dunking to get water inside the camera. Saltwater/chlorine vs fresh water - salt and chlorine water will quickly corrode metal parts/contacts and usually spells the end for that camera...unless if it's IMMEDIATELY serviced in a strip down repair, where it MAY be saved.

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

1-800-645-6687, why not call them and find out

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

About 15 months ago, I had a D-500 take a bath...i.e. partially submerged in water...Just for a laugh, I sent it to Nikon repair in NY, thinking they were going to tell me..."It's a nice paper weight"...3 weeks later, I had it back, fully cleaned, recalibrated. I also have used a place in Miami that does a lot of repair work for UPI, API, AFP on their equipment, I've had 2 bodies worked on there & they have access to all Nikon parts Southern Photo Repair 37 NE 167 St, Miami, 33162 (305)653-7355... Given the model of your camera & possible cost, it may be cheaper to go out on KEH.com, MPB.com & buy a good quality used one

tcthome Loc: NJ

Try putting it in a bag/large zip-lock of rice for a couple-few days to soak out the moisture but... Rice is cheap & time will tell. When you try it after the rice thing, use a different battery.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/refurbished-dslr-cameras/d7500-refurbished.html

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/dslr-cameras/d7500.html

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

I can’t recommend Southern Photo Repair in Miami. I had a very expensive and unpleasant experience with them several years ago. Others may have had a better experience but mine was totally time consuming, frustrating and costly. If Nikon’s repair is too high or they no longer will repair your D7200 the MPB or KEH suggestion is an alternative solution. Good luck.

katbandit Loc: new york city

Nikon now sends all cameras out for repairs. I have been to the Nikon building in New York. They only do pro cameras now. My personal opinion would be to buy another D7200 body. It’ll be cheaper in the long run.

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

User ID and bobforman
the D500 is discontinued; But B&H does still list some used and grey market with a B&H warranty, Adorama has used for less than $1000 condition e.
That said the D500 is weather sealed and maybe even water proof in a rainstorm. I have walked under small waterfalls and in the rain without a rain shield and gotten the camera soaking wet without issues. I did wipe it off right after the events.
New D7500 cost a little over $1000

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

As others have said, consider a replacement as the most economical approach, over a repair for a decade old DSLR. Whether you go with another used D7200 or a new (and used) D500 is for you and your wallet to consider. But, sinking new money into an old and discontinued and broken DSLR is probably your worst option.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Totally agree. Been there, done that. After any event especially involving a liquid, the temptation you can’t afford to yield to is “turn it on and see what happens.”

Warhorse Loc: SE Michigan