repairing a soaked D810
Jul 5, 2019 16:31:35 #
Yesterday I got caught in a rain storm without any rain gear, The D810 and 24~120mm lens got really soaked. The camera quit working while the lens works correctly. My car sets in full sun on the driveway, so I set the camera on the passengers seat without the front cap and the battery door open. I just went out to check. The stirring wheel was hot to touch and camera was also. Brought the camera inside, installed the battery and the camera works as advertised. This has happened to me twice and each time I opened the camera and left it to dry out and this has worked twice now.
Jul 5, 2019 16:42:41 #
Jul 5, 2019 16:43:10 #
Pistnbroke
Loc: UK
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 ...
Jul 5, 2019 16:58:20 #
Jul 5, 2019 17:04:05 #
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 ...
No question - just statements.
Jul 5, 2019 17:30:08 #
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.
Jul 5, 2019 17:36:26 #
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.
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Do you you also worry about the electronics in your car radio and the computer in your car being exposed to excess heat in the car? Or excess cold in the winter?
Jul 5, 2019 17:44:24 #
No I don't because they were designed with components made to operate in the temperature span of the automobile. I looked at the book for my D7100 and it says using live view for an extended period can harm your pictures and the camera. I have experienced that with my camera shutting down when I did video using live view and it cost me almost $300 to replace a component because of excess heat. I know that operating heat is different than just being in a hot space. I will protect my camera and you can feel free to handle your equipment as you desire.
Jul 5, 2019 17:52:42 #
Country Boy wrote:
No I don't because they were designed with compone... (show quote)
I seriously doubt the electronics in the cars are equal to, or better than, MIL Spec. for operating temps.
I've had my phone in the car refuse to charge because it was too hot. Still worked, just refused to charge.
There's a slight difference between you using your camera and the sensor over-heating and the camera stored in a car, powered off, to dry out.
How about electronics (cameras, TVs, radios, ...) from the manufacturer. Are they shipped to the stores in climate controlled trucks in the winter (like Minnesota) and summer (Arizona)?
Jul 5, 2019 17:57:34 #
In 2003 I was on St Paul Island and we were at a cliff side shooting flying Puffins when an off shore mist came rolling in and one of my F5's stopped working. I went back to the hotel opened the camera and let it set for 8 hours. I picked it up put on a lens and it worked perfect for years. The F5 has far more mechanical components than the D810 so I'm not to worried about internal damage due to rust.
Jul 5, 2019 18:26:54 #
Larryshuman wrote:
Yesterday I got caught in a rain storm without any... (show quote)
I would be careful, moisture got inside of one of my Canon bodies and it was minimal, I never knew it was there until different features stopped working, I had given it to my kid, he had it repaired and with the repair they returned a bunch of rusted parts from the interior of the camera.
Jul 5, 2019 18:35:07 #
Out of habit, I keep a plain, standard size grocery store plastic bag (rolled up and flattened) in my pants pocket at all times. Doesn't matter if I have a camera on me or not. You just never know when you suddenly need a plastic bag. If I get caught in the rain while I'm outdoors with my camera -which has happened a few times over the years- I simply place the camera in the bag and close it up with a tight knot.
Why more people don't carry a plastic bag I really don't understand. They are essentially free, weigh next to nothing and hardly take up space at all if you roll them up and flatten them... they'll even fit in a wallet.
Why more people don't carry a plastic bag I really don't understand. They are essentially free, weigh next to nothing and hardly take up space at all if you roll them up and flatten them... they'll even fit in a wallet.
Jul 5, 2019 18:36:40 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Out of habit, I keep a plain, standard size grocer... (show quote)
LOL... I seem to always have those bags in my pocket also, usually because I always try to take more than I will need when I walk the dog each morning...
Jul 5, 2019 20:29:49 #
quixdraw wrote:
Gallon Zip lock in your pocket or on the camera strap?
Ikea sells 6L zip lock bags, but I always carry a kitchen trash bag just in case. The take up little room and are big enough to cover up a full frame camera and a long lens. The other bag that works in a pinch is a grocery store produce bag - the kind that you either twist and knot or use a twist tie to close. Those that come large enough for leafy greens are best - and they are free!
Jul 5, 2019 20:30:38 #
Larryshuman wrote:
Yesterday I got caught in a rain storm without any... (show quote)
I will make note of this and never by a used camera from you . . .
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