repairing a soaked D810
Jul 6, 2019 00:49:00 #
Larryshuman wrote:
Yesterday I got caught in a rain storm without any... (show quote)
I always carry 2 plastic bags big enough to cover my D850 ..started to do this with my D800E and D810 ..after being caught in a big rain .. I took the camera and placed it under my shirt ..., It kept the camera from getting soaked ..
Jul 6, 2019 05:39:58 #
chrissybabe
Loc: New Zealand
rook2c4 wrote:
Out of habit, I keep a plain, standard size grocery store plastic bag (rolled up and flattened) in my pants pocket at all times.
They have banned supermarkets from using these bags here now. The Govt has decided that they were only single use (because they are experts in almost everything and us users know nothing).
Jul 6, 2019 05:56:14 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Larryshuman wrote:
Yesterday I got caught in a rain storm without any... (show quote)
The moral of this story should be that you were lucky, TWICE. Want to try for three? Why didn't you learn your lesson the first time. No warranty covers this. The Nikon D810 is not a point and shoot and is not inexpensive to replace. You must have deep pockets. Were you that slow in school too to learn a lesson.
I always carry a trash bag in my back pocket for rain. Even though Nikon, Sony, and Canon professional gear is advertised as weather resistant, their is a limit. When I worked in a camera store we had a lot of customers like you, they are everywhere. Really man, are you really that slow.
Jul 6, 2019 06:17:19 #
Pistnbroke wrote:
so whats the question ?? Clearly it was not as wet as you thought. Its not a cat so don't try to test its life too often in fact sell it now while its working before the internal corrosion sets in ...
He did not ask a question. He made a statement.
Jul 6, 2019 06:27:35 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Collhar wrote:
He did not ask a question. He made a statement.
I agree, he did not ask a question, BUT, he revealed a lot about himself in his STATEMENT.
Jul 6, 2019 06:39:47 #
Jul 6, 2019 06:42:29 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
rook2c4 wrote:
Out of habit, I keep a plain, standard size grocer... (show quote)
Slightly bulkier, Dominoes Pizza bag!
Jul 6, 2019 06:58:40 #
billnikon wrote:
I agree, he did not ask a question, BUT, he revealed a lot about himself in his STATEMENT.
As you did in yours. Perhaps next time you will not be quick to judge.
Jul 6, 2019 07:03:29 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Collhar wrote:
As you did in yours. Perhaps next time you will not be quick to judge.
As an educator for over 35 years I can tell you that many folks do not learn by their mistakes. It was not a judgement call. He said it himself that this was the SECOND time it has happened.
But, as a former special education teacher, I really understand him and his special needs.
Jul 6, 2019 07:06:46 #
Jul 6, 2019 07:32:15 #
Larryshuman wrote:
Yesterday I got caught in a rain storm without any... (show quote)
Nice to know this worked for you, hope I never get my D3300 "Soaked". If I even Suspect Rain, NO Photography Journey that day unless I see the sidewalk dry and sky clear and Sunny.😂😂🤯
Jul 6, 2019 07:49:14 #
Larryshuman wrote:
Yesterday I got caught in a rain storm without any... (show quote)
And the D810 is "weather sealed" - a meaningless term. I have some good links for hopefully saving your camera.
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
Jul 6, 2019 07:58:30 #
If it’s less than 5 years old, maybe Nikon will give it a dust and clean for you under warrantee. They do this on pro equipment, at least I think they used to.
Jul 6, 2019 08:02:40 #
bbrown5154
Loc: Baltimore, MD
Country Boy wrote:
Knowing how hot a car in the sun gets I would be more concerned about the excess heat damaging the electronics inside than the moisture. I have read a number of cases where IPhones or cameras were covered in a vat of dry rice and the rice absorbed the moisture and there is no heat applied. Before #3 happens, I would investigate the process you use. That said, if what you did worked who am I to say it was wrong.
Thought the same thing.
Jul 6, 2019 08:05:30 #
Larryshuman wrote:
Yesterday I got caught in a rain storm without any... (show quote)
Lens Rain Cover, 2 for $4, and works just as good as a grocery bag, grin
https://www.adorama.com/l/?searchinfo=slinger+rain+cover+for+camera+with+lens+up+to+9%22+(2-pack)
Smile,
Jimmy T Sends
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