Update to "Nikon and I went swimming"
Nov 17, 2012 08:57:47 #
good job!! your beautiful too. I never had the enjoyment of falling into a lake or river, ect. with my camera. hope I don't either. :thumbup: :D
Nov 17, 2012 09:05:21 #
I'd say it's time to write a book of my adventures. My kids are old enough to know better than to march in my footsteps!
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Jusoljoe wrote:
Whew! Another bullet dodged! Congratulations Deb. Happy for you. Now, just a story to tell among fellow photographers like fishermen do. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Nov 17, 2012 09:18:08 #
Mormorazzi wrote:
I fell off a dock into Lake Travis (fresh water) on Monday with my Nikon D90 and SB600 flash.... ...thanks to all of the good advice I've received from my fellow Ugly Hedgehogs. I think you're beautiful!
You may think your fellow HOGS are beautiful but none had the decency to ask :-
How was the water
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Nov 17, 2012 09:38:09 #
The water temp was surprisingly still bearable ("hog"able?); I live in Austin, fortunately, and not in Maine! Thanks for asking!!!
leither wrote:
You may think your fellow HOGS are beautiful but none had the decency to ask :-
How was the water
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Mormorazzi wrote:
I fell off a dock into Lake Travis (fresh water) on Monday with my Nikon D90 and SB600 flash.... ...thanks to all of the good advice I've received from my fellow Ugly Hedgehogs. I think you're beautiful!
You may think your fellow HOGS are beautiful but none had the decency to ask :-
How was the water
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Nov 17, 2012 09:58:28 #
I am so glad that you had a happy ending so far. But the big question is: Did you manage to take any good underwater photos while you were in the water? Lol.
Nov 17, 2012 10:36:21 #
I was insured when my D3x and a bunch of lenses went on a swimming expedition. Yes, water and the gear did not agree, and I thought I had taken really good precautions. (The gear was in a flexible dry bag that I bought from Mountain Equipment Coop, where the salesman said he used it with his D3 and was very happy with it.)
And so, the canoe goes over, the gear and dry bag go in, and when I get to shore, I see water in the dry bag. YIPES!
Well, insurance was my friend, and saved me a 12.5K out of pocket expense for a written off camera, flash and lens, and cleanup charges on the remaining lenses.
And so, the canoe goes over, the gear and dry bag go in, and when I get to shore, I see water in the dry bag. YIPES!
Well, insurance was my friend, and saved me a 12.5K out of pocket expense for a written off camera, flash and lens, and cleanup charges on the remaining lenses.
Nov 17, 2012 10:46:47 #
I had a similar experience with a different Nikon. Not turning on the camera and removing batteries and card, I opened up everything that I could, and just let it sit out for several days. No blow dryer. Put stuff back together, and everything worked.
Nov 17, 2012 10:51:03 #
twitcher32
Loc: North Carolina/Costa Rica
All it takes is a little imagination to figure that out - like you let go the wrong end of the slingshot?
Nov 17, 2012 10:53:28 #
Lucky you. Among other things, I'm guessing you used the hair dryer at a low setting and some distance. Hair dryers can generate static, and static can fry electronics.
Glad everything worked out, I think you're in the minority in that kind of event. My Lumix C2100-UZ didn't fare as well when I took a similar dunking.
Glad everything worked out, I think you're in the minority in that kind of event. My Lumix C2100-UZ didn't fare as well when I took a similar dunking.
Nov 17, 2012 11:06:06 #
That's great! Thanks for sharing. Will tuck this thread away just in case as I'm often climbing around and over water. :-)
Mormorazzi wrote:
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Nov 17, 2012 11:29:43 #
Mormorazzi wrote:
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Gasp. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 17, 2012 12:12:26 #
Pentony
Loc: Earth Traveller
[quote=JSilica gell large bags[/quote]
I'm in the market for some large silica gel bags. Where can they be purchased? Meanwhile I'm going to "Google" them.
My air conditioner company (a/c) wants to charge me $40.00 for a three inch by one inch moisture absorbing bag to reduce moisture in my drain pipe. Supposedly it works for six months which is the time they come back for routine servicing, servicing which I'm beginning to think is another rip off.
I called the company which makes that product and they referred me back to my a/c company.
I soaked up the moisture using one paper towel sheet. It's been over a week and the drain channel remains dry. Go figure but I still want to purchase large silica gel bags. I'm off to Google it!
I'm in the market for some large silica gel bags. Where can they be purchased? Meanwhile I'm going to "Google" them.
My air conditioner company (a/c) wants to charge me $40.00 for a three inch by one inch moisture absorbing bag to reduce moisture in my drain pipe. Supposedly it works for six months which is the time they come back for routine servicing, servicing which I'm beginning to think is another rip off.
I called the company which makes that product and they referred me back to my a/c company.
I soaked up the moisture using one paper towel sheet. It's been over a week and the drain channel remains dry. Go figure but I still want to purchase large silica gel bags. I'm off to Google it!
Nov 17, 2012 12:18:12 #
n3eg wrote:
First thing, always take the batteries out. Elec... (show quote)
Further to this, and not to be the bearer of bad news, but do not be surprised if somewhere down the road....could be a few weeks or even a few months...that the camera and/or flash start acting up or even quit altogether. I used to repair electronics that have been water damaged. Most times, the water and moisture over time, will begin to corrode the circuit boards. If you feel inclined, I would send it to be disassembled and cleaned by a professional who can dry it out completely.
Just my 2ยข. :)
Nov 17, 2012 12:29:02 #
sarge69 wrote:
I'm so glad for you. SMILE
Regardless - warm air - rice - gel packs - I feel they all contributed and you did good trying them all.
Sarge69
PS: About urban myths - I ate 12 oysters and 8 of them worked.
Sarge69
Regardless - warm air - rice - gel packs - I feel they all contributed and you did good trying them all.
Sarge69
PS: About urban myths - I ate 12 oysters and 8 of them worked.
Sarge69
Sure that was more age related than a failure of the oysters!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Nov 17, 2012 12:38:09 #
Mormorazzi wrote:
I fell off a dock into Lake Travis (fresh water) o... (show quote)
Mormorazzi... You were very lucky. The first thing you should have done was pull the battery. The rest sounds like something I would have done. Drying out the camera ASAP was also very important. The electronic chips on the inside are very prone to moisture and short out easily. Hand held electronic devices suffer the same way as your camera. A large number of cell phones are water damaged when they fall in a toilet. I always take mine out of my pocket when doing something when nature calls. Living in New England during Sandy we had a lot of flooding. The cars that underwater are all toast. Aside from the mold issue all the computers and wiring will have to be replaced. It is just not cost effective and most insurance companies write them off as a total loss.
I hope you do not have any other water related issues with your camera.Even though you do not have any issues now, doesn't mean that there won't be any more that might pop up from time to time. If you are taking a trip it would be a good idea to bring a back up camera. I also would get my images off the chip and into the computer as soon as I got home or your motel room.
I hope I was of some help. Rodney :-)
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