Canon SX50’s don’t float: Tipped over for the first time ever in my kayak and my Canon SX50 wasn’t in the dry bag so it is at the bottom of the Wakulla River in NW Florida. I am sick...

ccook2004 Loc: Rockledge FL

Tipped over for the first time ever in my kayak and my Canon SX50 wasn’t in the dry bag so it is at the bottom of the Wakulla River in NW Florida. I am sick because I used it when I didn’t want to carry my Canon 7D II. Going to replace it with another bridge camera. Kinda wanted to stay with Canon because I know how to use them but am open to another suggestion. Any thoughts?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

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Selene03

I take it that it hasn't worked at all. Have you taken the battery out and let it dry out??? I am guessing you doused it in fresh water. I flipped my kayak last week and didn't have the camera in a dry bag. I did have it in a backpack that floated, but let some water in. The camera (an Sl2) was fine, but water got into the lens. It was salt water, so I assumed the lens was doa, as once the water was inside it, it started to corrode the electronics. I was amazed how fast the fungus began to grow too. I tossed the lens, but the camera stayed completely dry except for surface water. It may croak sooner rather than later, but it is still working exactly as it should. Moral of story it would have taken me one minute more to secure the camera in a dry bag, so much for saving time to get on the water. Good luck in replacing your sx50. I had one once and liked it a lot.

Haydon

Selene03 wrote:

I take it that it hasn't worked at all. Have you t... (show quote)

LOL...he said in his original posting that its at the bottom of the river. He would need to retrieve it before drying it out...that is....if he could even find it :)

Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado

Sorry about your accident ccook2014,

there is a chance that you still can replace your mighty mini SX50 camera through Amazon.com.
It may take a little longer to get it, because it is shipped from Japan, but you might get a new one.
It is an incredible little tool!
Good Luck!

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

ccook2004 wrote:

Tipped over for the first time ever in my kayak and my Canon SX50 wasn’t in the dry bag so it is at the bottom of the Wakulla River in NW Florida. I am sick because I used it when I didn’t want to carry my Canon 7D II. Going to replace it with another bridge camera. Kinda wanted to stay with Canon because I know how to use them but am open to another suggestion. Any thoughts?

You can pick one up that is pre owned for about $150

ccook2004 Loc: Rockledge FL

Selene03 wrote:

I take it that it hasn't worked at all. Have you t... (show quote)

Nope, it is at the bottom of the River with the alligators. I should have secured it also.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

Fit a water bouy. At least it wont sink and you maybe able to do something with it. I have one fitted to my waterproof camera as they sink just as quick as your SX50.
But don't roll your boat - they'll go off and the only thing you can do is replace them. Still cheaper than a camera though.

http://www.water-buoy.com/

Website appears frozen at the moment but they are available on Amazon.

ELNikkor

be grateful; that SX50 at the bottom of the Wakulla River no doubt saved your 7DII from being there...now, you can either find another SX50, or one of the newer, more amazing bridge cameras!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

ccook2004 wrote:

Tipped over for the first time ever in my kayak and my Canon SX50 wasn’t in the dry bag so it is at the bottom of the Wakulla River in NW Florida. I am sick because I used it when I didn’t want to carry my Canon 7D II. Going to replace it with another bridge camera. Kinda wanted to stay with Canon because I know how to use them but am open to another suggestion. Any thoughts?

Yes, I have a suggestion, buy a water tight camera like a Nikon Coolpix AW130 and buy the following for it.
https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Flash-Waterproof-Camera-Float/dp/B00GUZEZL4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1537008488&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=floating+camera+strap&psc=1

birder585 Loc: Rochester, NY

Though I am a Canon person as well, I'd recommend a Nikon P900. About the size of a DSLR but only 2#. It takes great pictures & has a zoom range the equivalent of a 24-2000mm. The electronic view finder takes some getting used to but then, you are used to that with the SX50.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

That's a shame. I never bring anything but a tough camera into a wet environment.

captaindan

Olympus waterproof. Add a small float.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

ccook2004 wrote:

Tipped over for the first time ever in my kayak and my Canon SX50 wasn’t in the dry bag so it is at the bottom of the Wakulla River in NW Florida. I am sick because I used it when I didn’t want to carry my Canon 7D II. Going to replace it with another bridge camera. Kinda wanted to stay with Canon because I know how to use them but am open to another suggestion. Any thoughts?

You just made my day! You may laugh at this later and hey, maybe you’ll like your new camera even better. My husband would say I did it on purpose, just to get a new camera; but, then, I could never stay upright in a canoe, let alone a Kayak. Still, I am sorry this happened to you.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

I'd replace it with a waterproof model if you intend any more water photo experiences! And don't mess with the gators, they are always hungry!