Posted by Larry Fischer on April 16, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Went fishing last Wednesday. Took a few photos.
Then.... disaster. Tripped over a submerged limb and my knee splashed a gush of water over the bucket I was carrying my camera and fishing gear. The D700 was in a loose bag. The back got wet about 1/4". Dried it quickly.
Took it home and opened all ports. Next day it came on. Downloaded my shots, one of which you saw, and formatted the card.
Later in the day the camer would NOT power up. Tried a different battery and card. No luck.
On its way to Nikon even as you read. I even lamented this on "digital imaging" gallery.
ALWAYS use baggies around water....
the fisch
Posted by Darren Huski on April 16, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Oh No!!!!
That has to hurt. Hope everything is ok and Nikon gets you back to good as new.
BTW-One of the things we suggest in the cel phone world for folks who dunk devices is to put them in a ziplock with disectant packets and seal it up overnight. Sometimes it can dry them out.
I completely submerged my Pentax in a creek this winter. I immediately yanked the battery, lens and card out. I took the top and bottom covers off and set it on a fan for about 4 hours. That was over 5,000 shots ago. I did have to clean the sensor though. I am a big supporter of plastic baggies, especially the double locking ziplocs with two seals. Years ago some friends and I used them to sneak some "liquids" into the Kentucky derby. If they hold liquid in, surely they can keep it out. How was the fishing?
Posted by Larry Fischer on April 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Darren,
I've hear that. And I've heard that whole grain rice is also a good dessicant. But, water under the bridge. I did not think it got "that" wet. The d700 is supposed to be somewhat water resistant. The D3 is closer to waterproof.
Just be careful around water. I knew it but got lazy.
the fisch
Posted by Larry Fischer on April 17, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Matthew,
Fishing was good. Me and my friend Jim caugt about 50 white bass; kept 34. The females, which are bigger, are just now starting to run. Crappie, walleye and sauger should run soon also. I'll attach a photo... before the dunking.
Well, I guess I can't add a photo to this reply. Suffice it to say I have not been fishing for many years and this was a fun trip in that respect. The camera story, as most appreciate, was/is not fun but I hope my experience will keep everyone who's camera is around water from NOT GETTING LAZY. Use zip-locks, guys......
the fisch
Posted by Scott Bean on April 21, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Ouch, sorry to hear about the camera Larry. I dunked one a few years ago at Pillsbury Crossing and wasn't smart enough to immediately remove the battery. I had to go back to Canon to be completely gutted. I need to learn to be more careful around water, I'm lucky I haven't dunked another one. Maybe I'll use your story to help me be more careful.
Discussion
5 repliesThen.... disaster. Tripped over a submerged limb and my knee splashed a gush of water over the bucket I was carrying my camera and fishing gear. The D700 was in a loose bag. The back got wet about 1/4". Dried it quickly.
Took it home and opened all ports. Next day it came on. Downloaded my shots, one of which you saw, and formatted the card.
Later in the day the camer would NOT power up. Tried a different battery and card. No luck.
On its way to Nikon even as you read. I even lamented this on "digital imaging" gallery.
ALWAYS use baggies around water....
the fisch
That has to hurt. Hope everything is ok and Nikon gets you back to good as new.
BTW-One of the things we suggest in the cel phone world for folks who dunk devices is to put them in a ziplock with disectant packets and seal it up overnight. Sometimes it can dry them out.
I've hear that. And I've heard that whole grain rice is also a good dessicant. But, water under the bridge. I did not think it got "that" wet. The d700 is supposed to be somewhat water resistant. The D3 is closer to waterproof.
Just be careful around water. I knew it but got lazy.
the fisch
Fishing was good. Me and my friend Jim caugt about 50 white bass; kept 34. The females, which are bigger, are just now starting to run. Crappie, walleye and sauger should run soon also. I'll attach a photo... before the dunking.
Well, I guess I can't add a photo to this reply. Suffice it to say I have not been fishing for many years and this was a fun trip in that respect. The camera story, as most appreciate, was/is not fun but I hope my experience will keep everyone who's camera is around water from NOT GETTING LAZY. Use zip-locks, guys......
the fisch