dbaird2495

Update on the final result. I used a hair dryer to dry out the camera and put it in a sealed bag with silica gel packets, and I put the lenses in brown rice for 3 days. I pulled out the camera and it seemed to work with a different lens. I tried the other lenses and they had internal moisture and dirt and didn't work. I put another lens on the camera and it worked for a dozen shots before I got an error message and now it won't even turn on. I've bought a used replacement Nikon D7200 from MPB so I should have a working camera in a week or two. One lens was a Nikon 18-200mm zoom, but I have a Tamron 18-270mm lens, so I won't replace the Nikon lens. The other lens, which was in my bag, is a Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD macro. I'm going to miss that lens, but I have extension tubes and will use them instead of replacing the lens.

I put my cell phone in a sealed bag with silica gel packets for 3 days but it still won't turn on.

So, the total cost was $160 for the phone and $519 for the camera and the loss of the macro lens.

barryg

You might want to rinse it with distilled water while it is wet. This will remove dissolved minerals which are electrically conductive and hence very bad.

Alan1729 Loc: England UK, now New York State.

Fell in a mud puddle with my Olympus OMD EM1.2 and 12-40mm pro lens, when I got back home I hosed them off with clean water wiped down with a dry cloth still working after a year. I guess the weather seals work.

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Oh man, my heart skipped a beat just seeing the title! Just today I came very close at knocking my full frame onto the floor.

Otterbug

Many years ago my Nikon FG went into a creek with a brand new Tamron lens on it. When I got home, I put a hole in the end of a shoe box large enough to accomodate a hair dryer. I put many other small holes in the box, about one half inch in diameter. I took the lens off the camera, opened the back and put it in the box. I inserted the hair dryer, turned it on low, put the lid on the box, (also with holes), and left i for about 24 hours. That camera still works to this day. I realize that the FG had way fewer electronic parts than today's cameras, but it did have some. I was, however, unable to save the lens. Whatever you try, best of luck.

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Reading this and I called my insurance agent to verify my homeowners. Covered up to $3k (need rider for more) including if stolen from car, plus my insurance is at replacement cost. Sorry for your incident but gave me peace of mind. Everyone with any quantity of gear should verify their coverage... we are all one stumble away!

sunsandwater

My Nikon 7200 got wet on a kayaking trip. The guide dropped it in the water! I dried it out, put it in rice when I got home, and had it cleaned. The lens is shot but the camera still works. Bought another just in case it fails.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Did the guide survive that incident?

JD750 Loc: SoCal

I dropped mine the other day when removing a backpack. 😳🤬. And I didn’t have a chance to kick it sideways before impact. Fortunately except for a ding on the lens hood, there was no damage to lens or camera. Both still work.

sunsandwater

Ha yes he did!