Dropped my camera in the river! (Page 2): Sorry to hear that..

Haydon

Sorry to hear that..

mleuck

You are done!

Time for a new one, but keep the old one to remind you to pick up your feet while in water

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

MNgpsy68 wrote:

I tripped on a stone while wading through a shallow river and my Sony HX400v camera went in the water for just a second, but it was enough to make it quit. I have taken it to 2 camera stores and was told that it would cost too much to look at it or to try to fix it. I am posting here to see if anybody has any better solutions than buying a new camera. I love this camera for hiking and taking nature shots. I hate to just throw it away.

Some ideas -

Using rice - not!
https://worldtruth.tv/myth-debunked-uncooked-rice-isnt-the-best-way-to-save-your-water-damaged-phone/
http://kentweakley.com/blog/hair-dryer-cameras-friend/
http://www.redbubble.com/people/peterh111/journal/9049428-how-to-perform-cpr-on-a-drowned-dslr

If you can't get it working, sell it on ebay "For Parts." Actual selling prices in the link below.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_ItemCondition=7000&_nkw=sony%20hx400v&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

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

MNgpsy68 wrote:

I tripped on a stone while wading through a shallow river and my Sony HX400v camera went in the water for just a second, but it was enough to make it quit. I have taken it to 2 camera stores and was told that it would cost too much to look at it or to try to fix it. I am posting here to see if anybody has any better solutions than buying a new camera. I love this camera for hiking and taking nature shots. I hate to just throw it away.

I have that camera and would be willing to sell it cause we don't use it much. Comes with a case. Send me a private message if interested.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Sell it for parts and 'Buy a New One'

Fotoserj Loc: St calixte Qc Ca

I advice to get a waterproof point and shoot for hiking

AzShooter1 Loc: Surprise, Az.

You are probably SOL but remember to ALWAYS wear your camera strap to prevent such happenings. Always tether your camera to your neck or wrist so that you can't drop it.

tpelczy

claim it on your homeowners policy.

saintsrest44

Been there, done that. Took my Canon A-1 on a canoe trip down the Iowa River. Made it the whole way until it was time to get outta the river. Dumped it in when I braced the canoe for my cohort. Love that camera; she was a good ol' girl. Sorry for your loss.

markinvictoria Loc: Victoria TX

My D90 went into Coleto Lake...about 2 feet of water...took about 30 seconds to find it. After regaining my composure...I pulled out the battery and took off the lens, dumped out the sandy water. Figured it was toast...but let it sit in the hot Texas sun for a few days. With canned air and a brush...cleaned it the best I could.

Not expecting anything...put in the battery...it actually turned on. Even the brand new Tamron 70-300 VC I was trying out that day worked functionally, even the AFS and VC...but all the glass was fogged over. Did a wet clean on the sensor and tried a different lens...everything worked fine except the internal auto focus would not lock on. With AFS lenses...the D90 works fine. I used it as my kayaking camera for several years...still works today. I eventually disassembled the Tamron 70-300...it's in a box in a hundred pieces...no way I could ever get it back together again.

rydabyk Loc: Florida Panhandle

tpelczy wrote:

claim it on your homeowners policy.

I thought of that when mine got drenched in the rain. The problem was the $1000 deductible. I was lucky with mine and I was able to dry it out by opening everything up and setting it on the bed under the ceiling fan and gently using a hair dryer on low every 15-20 minutes. I was very lucky indeed. Now I have an insurance policy to cover my camera's and lenses.

jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee

MNgpsy68 wrote:

I tripped on a stone while wading through a shallow river and my Sony HX400v camera went in the water for just a second, but it was enough to make it quit. I have taken it to 2 camera stores and was told that it would cost too much to look at it or to try to fix it. I am posting here to see if anybody has any better solutions than buying a new camera. I love this camera for hiking and taking nature shots. I hate to just throw it away.

Placing the camera in a rice bag to withdraw moisture is an inexpensive way to try! Good luck.

craig.j.tucker

Not to sound like a jerk, but the real lesson here is always use your neck strap -- no matter what or where

DanielJDLM

Years ago I slipped down a cliff and fell in the river with my Nikon D 90. I was sure the camera was ruined. I immediately took out the battery but the camera down on the seat and drove home. The river was a muddy mess and so was my camera and lens...oh by the way they were both only a week old. I decided to soak the camera and lens and big vat of water emptying out the water every time it got dirty. When the water was very clear I took the camera out and let it sit on a towel for a day...then I put the camera and lens in a giant bag of rice for a week. I put a new battery in, said a prayer and everything worked. I did have to take the front element off the 18-200 zoom to clean mud off the element under it. I am still using the D90 today. Hope you are as fortunate.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

I remember seeing a post, probably a year ago, where a hiker had his Canon SX50 Bridge camera, fall in a shallow stream. He gave it to his girlfriend, and after one week of letting it dry out, inside the house, with battery and SD card removed. It sprung back to life. I witnessed a Nikon D810 fall in a deep swimming pool. It was retrieved. It didn't function after retrieval. I don't know if it was saved or not.