Guest Tess32 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 hehe.....took camera to the beach and ummmmm, it got a tiny bit wet and now things aren't working. The screen won't come on, and I can't switch modes. It's a 30D. Should I just send it back to Canon? Is it totally dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 How much was 'a tiny bit'.....? Did you let it dry and leave battery compartment open as well to dry (without battery). If all nice and dry try different battery - if same problem um not good . I did get the 10D a little wet but that was rain water and was wiped as soon as it was possible to get undercover. The 40D apparently has some sort of weather seal but still gets wiped and dried ifout in rain. Salt water would be worse though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 One splash, I didn't think it was much and it wasn't hugely wet... Gotta let it rest overnight, heh. It turns on etc and takes photos, but no screen and no buttons.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 oops wet and DSLR are two words which should not be anywhere near each other Hope , that after leaving it open, and wiping everything... it will be ok tomorrow *fingers crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 OMG, doesn't sound pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Still not working this morning....but I don't have a spare battery so I guess I'll go to a ted's maybe on saturday and see if I can check if it's working, hehe. Maybe it's a sign I need a NEW ONE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 are you covered by insurance? you might be able to claim it. I've just increased my insurance to cover theft or damage inside the home and away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Nope. I'll ask camera shop if it's worth/possible trying to fix it. What's weird is that my 350D once fell IN the water, and was perfectly fine - the 30D gets a splash and dies? Not sure what I'd get now if I had to buy another, I'm out of the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Buy a disposable underwater camera Seriously, the conditions I put mine through I am surprised they haven't carked it. Reminds myself to buy waterproof bags for my gear for tropical north trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Why not chat direct with a specialist in camera repairs such as Shutterbox? http://www.shutterbox.com.au/about_intro.html (I havent used them myself but would probably approach them if the camera was good and semi working) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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