iamimdoc

I live in Texas. My stored Nikon FE, Nikon 105 and Nikon 24 mm lenses got a good cleaning, er ah soaking, when the pipe burst above the ceiling. Eqpt in plastic container for “safety” ( didn’t work out so well...) and thus sat submerged in water for hours.

Are the parts of any value or should all just be chucked due to future issues with water logged eqpt?

Thanks

JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

Personally I would have everything checked out. Check your insurance coverage too

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

I am sorry to to hear of the sad news that is happening in other parts of the country as I live in New York. I hope I can offer some insight.
If water came in contact with camera bodies there may not be damage. However, lens don’t do so well. Making a lens waterproof is difficult because of the movable housing. A small amount of water will be just what is needed to promote rust and mold. If you have insurance, you may deduct the damage and receive a replacement. Even if you have renters insurance. Damaged equipment can be sold (at a significant loss) to someone willing to clean and properly repair. Even some camera museums may be willing to put Damaged items on display. But you may not receive money and only be able to “unload” your stuff.

I keep a few desiccants in my bags to prevent water damage

taxslave

If you have good insurance, get replacements. My daughter and her husband bought a lake house a few years ago in Ohio. That first winter a water pipe burst and pretty much destroyed the interior of the house and everything in it including appliances, dishes, beds and bedding, furniture, etc. The final insurance claim was more than they paid for the house. And the insurance company did not balk at all. They had good replacement coverage.

iamimdoc

Thanks for responses

Related issue as I have good insurance ( or will soon findiut).

What’s “fair replacement” for non digital, ancient but functional, well maintained, and still used stuff like this in today’s digital world

JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

Dependent on your policy id fight for replacement value or like or similar in digital eqpt

iamimdoc

I agree but since things have come very far in 30 plus years, what would sort of be equivalent to the camera. A low end entry Nikon or a D500 etc.?

Photocraig

My claim had me for a replacement of the same or equivalent lens. I got an upgraded one from the 1990's. But there are deductibles and cco pays etc. Every Policy is somewhat unique. Be NICE to the adjuster, and find your rreceipt--often the retailer will have records.
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billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Call Midwest Camera and see if they would be interested in buying your parts. They do a lot of Nikon repair.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Call your insurance company.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

I doubt they would be of any use in his situation, nor do I think they would help with even a cup of water

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I found that the insurance company was interested only in paying out the LEAST amount possible. Most policies (I learned later) only cover 80% of the value. And the value is determined by current value of that item, not what you paid for it. They use the cheapest possible venues for determine their "actual value." Then they subtract from that a "depreciation" amount. I was lucky in that I had a rider that covered "full value paid" for items, which meant that for those items I actually received what I paid. Don't be surprised if the lens you paid $3000 for is "covered" by them at about $100!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

If you look on eBay, you will see lots of cameras sold "For Parts." Put them there before you put them in the trash.

Bayou

$300 to $400 on eBay for an FE and those two lenses.

JBRIII

Assuming no insurance coverage or get to keep them even so.

I am not familiar enough with cameras to say what will work. But first, do not turn anything on. Remove batteries, then, if really already flooded, soak in distilled water several times, put in bag with drying packs and allow to dry out and test. If the water was clean them corrosion, shorting out might not have occurred and you might get lucky. This assumes no water soluble or absorbing parts (paper) in camera something I know nothing about.
If the water will drain from the lenses, try the same thing.
This what cleaning operations do I believe. A low vacuum or low heat might also help.
I the water was dirty, it probably had salts in it and everything electronic will eventually, if not already toast. For a vaccum, maybe let dry out thoroughly using the drying agents, then put items and new drying agent in food or clothing vacuum sealable bags and see if the agents chance color in a week or so, amazon sells the agents in either bulk or canasters.

Worth trying if you have nothing to lose and time in my opinion.


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