Baptized by seawater, any recovery chance?
Jul 24, 2019 17:49:05 #
Not a good day. Placed my D750 and 24X70 wrapped carefully in a towel inside what I thought was a clean, dry cooler on a friends boat. An hour later, found it floating inside the live well!
Camera and lens ruined.
When I try regular process, no photos present. I think the seawater eroded all connections. I rinsed them well in fresh water, then dried them, but no joy. The photos aren't that unique or critical, just a few vacation shots in Ohio Amish country.
Expensive protection. Replaced with D850 and a used 24X70 that looks like new, so not all lost.
The question: Does anyone think recovery may be a potential, and if so, how?
Camera and lens ruined.
When I try regular process, no photos present. I think the seawater eroded all connections. I rinsed them well in fresh water, then dried them, but no joy. The photos aren't that unique or critical, just a few vacation shots in Ohio Amish country.
Expensive protection. Replaced with D850 and a used 24X70 that looks like new, so not all lost.
The question: Does anyone think recovery may be a potential, and if so, how?
Jul 24, 2019 18:06:03 #
For the camera I'd put a cup of coffee on "done for".
Rinse the card in water, dry, and put in a zip-lock with dry rice for a few days, then dust it off and try it.
Rinse the card in water, dry, and put in a zip-lock with dry rice for a few days, then dust it off and try it.
Jul 24, 2019 18:11:26 #
Willy - We need a bit more information in order to be of any help.
- Which operating system are you using - Windows or Mac?
- What edition of the operating system was installed? I.e., 10.xxx if windows (or earlier)?
- What make/model of camera are you using?
- What make/model of memory card was in the camera?
- Is the memory card under any sort of manufacturer’s warranty for recovery issues?
- Do you normally format your memory cards in the camera? Or in your computer?
- Do you have a card reader? Have you tried plugging the card into your computer or card reader and seeing if you can read it. Can you see the photos that way?
- If you Google memory card recovery, you will find several companies that, for a fee, may be able to help.
Good luck.
- Which operating system are you using - Windows or Mac?
- What edition of the operating system was installed? I.e., 10.xxx if windows (or earlier)?
- What make/model of camera are you using?
- What make/model of memory card was in the camera?
- Is the memory card under any sort of manufacturer’s warranty for recovery issues?
- Do you normally format your memory cards in the camera? Or in your computer?
- Do you have a card reader? Have you tried plugging the card into your computer or card reader and seeing if you can read it. Can you see the photos that way?
- If you Google memory card recovery, you will find several companies that, for a fee, may be able to help.
Good luck.
Jul 24, 2019 18:17:42 #
Disclaimer - never saw it done or an outcome: In olden days, when I worked in a Camera store the suggestion was to rinse thoroughly with fresh water, and deliver to a repair center quickly still submerged in an compressed plastic bag . The idea was to get the some of salt off, and not let anything chemical dry on the camera. Don't know if you have much to loose either way. Here is a link with a similar process. https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/you-dropped-your-camera-in-water-now-what/
Sorry for your bad luck!
Sorry for your bad luck!
Jul 24, 2019 18:53:31 #
response:
windows 10; Nikon D750; Lexar professional SDXC; no warranty; format in camera; card reader, can't see any photos.
I think toast and not worth the potential cost, but thought i'd ask experience.
Thanks The only bright spot, got a body upgrade without needing the wife's permission. She felt bad, as she recommended the 'safe' storage spot.
It's why they make new ones, every day.
windows 10; Nikon D750; Lexar professional SDXC; no warranty; format in camera; card reader, can't see any photos.
I think toast and not worth the potential cost, but thought i'd ask experience.
Thanks The only bright spot, got a body upgrade without needing the wife's permission. She felt bad, as she recommended the 'safe' storage spot.
It's why they make new ones, every day.
Jul 24, 2019 19:15:11 #
Willy - I wrote all that stuff because I had good luck getting a ‘dead’ memory card restored.
Google various camera memory card restoration services. It may well be worth your time.
Google various camera memory card restoration services. It may well be worth your time.
Jul 24, 2019 19:59:07 #
Jul 24, 2019 20:04:24 #
Jul 24, 2019 21:33:40 #
There are a couple of photographers I follow on YOUTUBE that had a D850 get soaked by a wave. They sent it in to Nikon repair and they fixed it. If I remember right it cost them about $310 but considering the cost of the 850 it was cheaper to repair than replace. Look on YouTube for Fstoppers-How much it cost to fix my flooded Nikon D850.
I would hook in a link but then your post would be moved to the links and resourses section.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for that 850
Dodie
I would hook in a link but then your post would be moved to the links and resourses section.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for that 850
Dodie
Jul 24, 2019 21:38:24 #
Given that the sensor is definitely gonzo ....
Camera not worth any attempts. The card
might come around. Don't neglect to polish
the row of gold contacts.
Camera not worth any attempts. The card
might come around. Don't neglect to polish
the row of gold contacts.
Jul 24, 2019 21:42:41 #
willy6419 wrote:
Not a good day. Placed my D750 and 24X70 wrapped ... (show quote)
I have a small boat and live near the coast, the boat I bought specifically for birding and rivers.... I also have two pelican cases, if the camera is not in my hands it is in a water proof case....
I am sorry for your misfortune...
Jul 25, 2019 06:04:20 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
quixdraw wrote:
Disclaimer - never saw it done or an outcome: In... (show quote)
Correction: "Don't know if you have much to LOSE either way." "loose" means untied, unfettered. "lose" means to no longer have.
Jul 25, 2019 06:20:45 #
willy6419 wrote:
Not a good day. Placed my D750 and 24X70 wrapped ... (show quote)
Did your insurance company give you any grief over your mistake?? If as you say there are no really important pictures. Walk away.
Jul 25, 2019 07:06:37 #
luvmypets wrote:
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I would hook in a link but then your post would be moved to the links and resourses section.
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I would hook in a link but then your post would be moved to the links and resourses section.
Isn't that only for the initial post?
I've added links in comments in threads and the thread stays where it was originally located.
Jul 25, 2019 07:25:34 #
For the memory cards just wash them and try. You have the camera and lens replaced by your insurance right?
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