A Clean 200mm Lens
May 9, 2020 14:04:45 #
You have nothing to lose by letting it get REALLY dry, try photographing newsprit (as others have suggested), then make your decision.
May 9, 2020 14:40:24 #
The repair or new route is yours to make. Having been through a soapy wash and then rinse, I'd say at least a repair. The reason being that lubricants that were used at the time of manufacture are, more than likely, gone now. This, over time, will cause the lens to deteriorate in its smooth functioning. At that point, it may be beyond repair. Just some things to consider.
--Bob
--Bob
semajskooc wrote:
I accidentally dropped my camera bag in my clothes... (show quote)
May 9, 2020 15:10:09 #
"I will probably send it to Canon for cleaning if it's not too expensive."
That would be what I would do. Not sure what they would charge but it has to nbe cheaper than a new lens! Oh. and btw, I like those pictures! They look good to me but I'd still send it in because I'd be worried about next year or the year after. That's too nice a lens to mess with imho.
That would be what I would do. Not sure what they would charge but it has to nbe cheaper than a new lens! Oh. and btw, I like those pictures! They look good to me but I'd still send it in because I'd be worried about next year or the year after. That's too nice a lens to mess with imho.
May 9, 2020 15:41:06 #
May 9, 2020 16:38:50 #
semajskooc wrote:
I accidentally dropped my camera bag in my clothes... (show quote)
How many beers did you have that kept you from hearing the clanging in the washing machine?
May 9, 2020 20:59:33 #
smussler
Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY
bleirer wrote:
Sounds like a fish tale. Just post your shots in photo gallery like the rules ask you to.
Same thoughts here - the fish tale part. No way would photo equipment survive that.
May 9, 2020 21:05:29 #
May 9, 2020 21:40:28 #
That was the problem, the padded camera bag did not throw the washer off balance or made loud thumps.
May 9, 2020 22:25:51 #
Biggest issue you’ll be faced with is mold...followed by the dried soap inside the barrel....I had a similar issue (kayak flipped)...when I got the estimate I donated the lens to a place that taught lens repair, then contacted homeowners insurance...new lens
May 10, 2020 14:21:48 #
May 14, 2020 09:13:59 #
May 14, 2020 09:23:49 #
If you care about your photo equipment and the quality of your pictures, suck it up and send them in to be properly cleaned. You made a stupid mistake and you have to pay the piper or live with the consequences.
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