is there any hope? I had a small accident yesterday and I dropped my kit bag off a small cliff and it fell into a stream. It was not zipped up and it took me about 5 minutes to get to...

PoppieJ Loc: North Georgia

I had a small accident yesterday and I dropped my kit bag off a small cliff and it fell into a stream. It was not zipped up and it took me about 5 minutes to get to it. The only thing that I physically lost was a lens cap but I had my 1.4 50mm prime in the bag. It is now setting in a tupperware container with some of those desiccant packs trying to dry out. My question to anyone with experience or knowledge is, how might be the best way to dry it out and hopefully save it?

Tom Hungerford Loc: Thomaston CT

A warm oven.

Tom

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Rice seems to work well.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Don't fool around - send it in ASAP to the manufacturer service center. Notify your Homeowners Insurer. Good Luck!

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Oy! I don't know beyond what you are doing now. Be sure to look at various online sources for advice (YouTube, etc.).

usnret Loc: Woodhull Il

Is it insured? I wouldn't take a chance on a home remedy. Soon after, signs of mildew may surface. Also the least amount of corrosion in the moving parts will affect its performance. Trust me,, I learned that the hard way. Either way, send it in ASAP to the manufacture for repairs. That way it should come with a warranty on the repair.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

PoppieJ wrote:

I had a small accident yesterday and I dropped my kit bag off a small cliff and it fell into a stream. It was not zipped up and it took me about 5 minutes to get to it. The only thing that I physically lost was a lens cap but I had my 1.4 50mm prime in the bag. It is now setting in a tupperware container with some of those desiccant packs trying to dry out. My question to anyone with experience or knowledge is, how might be the best way to dry it out and hopefully save it?

After you get it dried out (I would use a container with a lot of rice those little bags my not be able to absorb all of the moisture), then send it in for repair. At least it was fresh water, not nearly as bad as saltwater.
Avoid the oven!!! it may be too hot if the lens has any plastic on it.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

PoppieJ wrote:

I had a small accident yesterday and I dropped my kit bag off a small cliff and it fell into a stream. It was not zipped up and it took me about 5 minutes to get to it. The only thing that I physically lost was a lens cap but I had my 1.4 50mm prime in the bag. It is now setting in a tupperware container with some of those desiccant packs trying to dry out. My question to anyone with experience or knowledge is, how might be the best way to dry it out and hopefully save it?

Desiccants must be heated prior to use to be affective and probably will not help to remove water. The advice to send it for repair is the best option in my opinion.

uhaas2009

A friend of mine who used a Nikon (entry body) on the beach and some how it was wet inside-warranty expired with this issue. She put it in a wooden cupboard what was the best dry place in here house. I don’t know how long she had it there but the camera worked again. I don’t know if the is any corrosion or damage

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Prime lenses are more likely to be sealed than zoom lenses. Sealing it up with fresh desiccant or rice may help. If the electronics (autofocus) in the lens don't work it is probably not worth repairing - you could check with the service center on cost. The lenses may dry out but then later start to grow fungus. So if the electrocnics work, it might be worth sending it in to have it disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled.

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

I've not had that experience yet, so I can give no advice. I do, however, wish you the best of luck, my friend.

tcthome Loc: NJ

kpmac wrote:

Rice seems to work well.

You can try putting in a ziplock bag full of rice. If the lens is highly valued, call & check what a repair might cost. If it is to high where you would just buy another lens, try the rice first. If it is worth the repair price wise, send it in & be done with it. Good luck.

DanielJDLM

Mini years ago while walking along a steep embankment the dirt gave way. I slid down the embankment and suddenly I realized my camera and I were now underwater. I took lens off and poured the muddy water out of lens and body. I then removed the battery. When home put it in a big plastic bag filled with white rice. Two weeks later new battery installed and thank God it worked.

DanielJDLM

Lens was tough to get clean but I kept at it, flushing with clear water. Eventually I had to get the front element off in order to clean the top portion. Again thankfully got all debris out and 10 years later the lens still works just fine.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"send it in ASAP to the manufacturer service center..."
quixdraw got this right...