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A few days ago, while out shooting waterscapes, my 10D was on a tripod in the middle of a stream, I slipped on a rock, knocking the tripod over, the camera completely submerged in the water , I frantically retrieved it,shook the water out, cleaned it down, switched it on, nothing happened except a few flashing lights on the rear LCD.I thought this camera is well and truly knackered,quickly switching it off, I depondently walked back to the car, I decided then to try one more time to switch the camera on , I couldn't believe it, everything worked, so when I got home I removed all I could (more water in the small battery compartment), dried everything with a hair dryer, and left it overnight to completely dry.

Since then (3 days ago), everything is still working fine, I think the gods were looking kindly at me that day.

Please don't try this at home...not recommended.

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/
 
haha congrats...let's hope it continues to work.

but man you musta been p'd off when it happened!

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p.so

 
During a session at a local motocross race ( http://www.forseilles.net/gallery/mxnil ) I found myself and my 10D covered with mud.

I kept on shooting and when I got back home I clened it the best I could with water, Kleenex and Q-tips.

Still working fine. The Sigma 28-105 has suffered a bit more but is still OK.

Stephan
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Stephan F. - Brussels, Belgium
http://www.forseilles.net/gallery/
'Resistance is futile (if less than one Ohm.)'
 
Stephan Fo. said:
During a session at a local motocross race
( http://www.forseilles.net/gallery/mxnil ) I found myself and my 10D
covered with mud.

I kept on shooting and when I got back home I clened it the best I
could with water, Kleenex and Q-tips.

Still working fine. The Sigma 28-105 has suffered a bit more but is
still OK.

Stephan
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Stephan F. - Brussels, Belgium
http://www.forseilles.net/gallery/
'Resistance is futile (if less than one Ohm.)'
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Knowing how water can cause shorting damage to electronics, I would suggest that if your camera ( or phone, or any other electronic device ) gets wet, remove the battery(s) ASAP, and dont replace them untill the device is well dry. This may involve partial dissasembly and placing it in a warm dry area for days.

I dont think that canons warranty would cover water damage? Or can someone prove me wrong on this?
 
Les McLean said:
A few days ago, while out shooting waterscapes, my 10D was on a
tripod in the middle of a stream, I slipped on a rock, knocking the
tripod over, the camera completely submerged in the water , I
frantically retrieved it,shook the water out, cleaned it down,
switched it on, nothing happened except a few flashing lights on
the rear LCD.I thought this camera is well and truly
knackered,quickly switching it off, I depondently walked back to
the car, I decided then to try one more time to switch the camera
on , I couldn't believe it, everything worked, so when I got home I
removed all I could (more water in the small battery compartment),
dried everything with a hair dryer, and left it overnight to
completely dry.
Since then (3 days ago), everything is still working fine, I think
the gods were looking kindly at me that day.

Please don't try this at home...not recommended.

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/
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Les McLean said:
the camera completely submerged in the water , I
frantically retrieved it,shook the water out, cleaned it down,
switched it on
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You're a brave and also very lucky man! I don't know what made you turn on the camera at this point - that was REALLY challenging fate IMO. I would have left it turned off and taken the battery out right away and left it to dry, maybe even for days, before daring to power it up again... Good thing for you it wasn't salty water! (I have worked as a camera repair man, and have seen many examples of people less fortunate than you).
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Olaf

I come from a flat land of horizontal sunlight and horizontal rains...

 
Only reason I am asking is what if itgoes bad 3 months from now due to corrosion or whatever. Maybe you should go on record with them incase something does go wrong, you will have a legit claim. On the otherhand, if it does go bad in the future, you can tell the insurance company it just happened.

JL
Les McLean said:
A few days ago, while out shooting waterscapes, my 10D was on a
tripod in the middle of a stream, I slipped on a rock, knocking the
tripod over, the camera completely submerged in the water , I
frantically retrieved it,shook the water out, cleaned it down,
switched it on, nothing happened except a few flashing lights on
the rear LCD.I thought this camera is well and truly
knackered,quickly switching it off, I depondently walked back to
the car, I decided then to try one more time to switch the camera
on , I couldn't believe it, everything worked, so when I got home I
removed all I could (more water in the small battery compartment),
dried everything with a hair dryer, and left it overnight to
completely dry.
Since then (3 days ago), everything is still working fine, I think
the gods were looking kindly at me that day.

Please don't try this at home...not recommended.

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/
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Jonathan Lefcourt
Fall Colors-Vermont 2003 http://www.pbase.com/jlefcourt/vermont_fall_2003
 
The important question to have answered is: Did the autofocus correctly work underwater? :)

I'm glad things worked out for you. I recently put my digital voice recorder through the washing machine and wasn't so lucky!
Les McLean said:
A few days ago, while out shooting waterscapes, my 10D was on a
tripod in the middle of a stream, I slipped on a rock, knocking the
tripod over, the camera completely submerged in the water , I
frantically retrieved it,shook the water out, cleaned it down,
switched it on, nothing happened except a few flashing lights on
the rear LCD.I thought this camera is well and truly
knackered,quickly switching it off, I depondently walked back to
the car, I decided then to try one more time to switch the camera
on , I couldn't believe it, everything worked, so when I got home I
removed all I could (more water in the small battery compartment),
dried everything with a hair dryer, and left it overnight to
completely dry.
Since then (3 days ago), everything is still working fine, I think
the gods were looking kindly at me that day.

Please don't try this at home...not recommended.

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/
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"You are very fortunate indeed. I went on your website and love your
water shots. What a great eye".

And what a great location.

One of my friends kids poured Red Pop on my cell phone. Cost me a new phone.
 
it should have cost your friend a new phone for you
Swamprot said:
"You are very fortunate indeed. I went on your website and love your
water shots. What a great eye".

And what a great location.

One of my friends kids poured Red Pop on my cell phone. Cost me a
new phone.
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Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so
 
until you have a chance to dry it throughly. After something like this take the two batteries out, wipe the camera down. blow it out with compressed air and let it dry. I would even consider putting it into the oven at the lowest temp possible.
Les McLean said:
A few days ago, while out shooting waterscapes, my 10D was on a
tripod in the middle of a stream, I slipped on a rock, knocking the
tripod over, the camera completely submerged in the water , I
frantically retrieved it,shook the water out, cleaned it down,
switched it on, nothing happened except a few flashing lights on
the rear LCD.I thought this camera is well and truly
knackered,quickly switching it off, I depondently walked back to
the car, I decided then to try one more time to switch the camera
on , I couldn't believe it, everything worked, so when I got home I
removed all I could (more water in the small battery compartment),
dried everything with a hair dryer, and left it overnight to
completely dry.
Since then (3 days ago), everything is still working fine, I think
the gods were looking kindly at me that day.

Please don't try this at home...not recommended.

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/
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I've "fried" more than one thing trying to warm it a little in an oven set on the lowest setting. Of course, not all ovens are created equal.

I warm the oven slightly, then turn it off completely.
 
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