MSC wrote:
Of course the CF card worked perfectly after taking a long bath…go figure.
I've put at least two CF cards throught the washer and dryer. Never a problem after drying out. OTOH, it's most likely that one was 1GB and the other 4GB, and so it's a long time since I used them. Corrosion is insidious (yes, it's a Sith).
I know it's probably already hopeless but I have an industrial dryer/dehumidifier cabinet at work that the techs put test equipment in when they get wet/soaked. I'd be happy to throw your equipment in and see what the outcome is. Let me know if you're interested.... shipping both ways shouldn't be much. Thanks
Shane, if the insurance company lets you keep the water logged equipment, sell it on eBay, full disclosure as nonworking for parts. The lens elements, at least, can be cleaned and salvaged for repair use. The glass in the IS II alone is worth a few hundred.
Shane,
Had a 1V take a tumble off of a sidekick back in film days with my 300/f4 and
a 2X attached. Rig was in the water for only a few seconds, but the camera was
on. Canon would not fix the Camera due to the electronics even then on a film
camera. They did fix the 300 with no problem, think it cost about $185 back then
and the lens is still going strong to this day, and it WAS fogged up. It is IS so I don't
think that should matter... so maybe economics is the factor. I would certainly try
to fix the lens if you can.
I had two Halliburton cases filled with Blads do something similar a long time ago. The camera repair tech told me to keep all of it in buckets of water until he could look at it. That was long before digital and I'm assuming he made the request to keep corrosion from setting in. Didn't matter, nothing was salvageable.
You kind of have to come to grips with the fact that it all became the insurance company's when it hit the water. You could never trust any of it after enduring that experience.
MSC wrote:
A Mark IV is what went in the river. Biggest help to me any more is high ISO performance. Is the 1DX same as the 5DIII for high ISO? Thanks!
The 5D3 does 104K ISO, whereas the 1Dx does 204,800 iso. Mind blowing, as I had used a 1Ds for several years, and ISO 800 was not very nice..
Hope all works out for you! If anything, it is a good reminder for everyone to get insurance
AGeoJO wrote:
Oh, no . Sorry to hear that, Shane. That sucks and no ifs and buts about it. It is about time for the insurance company now to cough up some dough.
Thanks. Adjuster is working with me now. Canon is sending letters that say it is not repairable...that is needed for the claim.
I know it's probably already hopeless but I have an industrial dryer/dehumidifier cabinet at work that the techs put test equipment in when they get wet/soaked. I'd be happy to throw your equipment in and see what the outcome is. Let me know if you're interested.... shipping both ways shouldn't be much. Thanks
RCicala wrote:
Shane, if the insurance company lets you keep the water logged equipment, sell it on eBay, full disclosure as nonworking for parts. The lens elements, at least, can be cleaned and salvaged for repair use. The glass in the IS II alone is worth a few hundred.
Another good idea, thanks Roger...it has to be, agreed!
mjgphotoz wrote:
Shane,
Had a 1V take a tumble off of a sidekick back in film days with my 300/f4 and
a 2X attached. Rig was in the water for only a few seconds, but the camera was
on. Canon would not fix the Camera due to the electronics even then on a film
camera. They did fix the 300 with no problem, think it cost about $185 back then
and the lens is still going strong to this day, and it WAS fogged up. It is IS so I don't
think that should matter... so maybe economics is the factor. I would certainly try
to fix the lens if you can. ...Show more →
Going to try and dry it out somehow...maybe start with the rice that so many have mentioned. I can't believe it is fried totally. My BlackBerry dried out just fine and works now. Even if it only works for a month or two, better than zip.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
I had two Halliburton cases filled with Blads do something similar a long time ago. The camera repair tech told me to keep all of it in buckets of water until he could look at it. That was long before digital and I'm assuming he made the request to keep corrosion from setting in. Didn't matter, nothing was salvageable.
You kind of have to come to grips with the fact that it all became the insurance company's when it hit the water. You could never trust any of it after enduring that experience.
Just ordered one. Canon gave me a little price break since I'm CPS, etc. Not much but it helped. The overt sobbing and begging on my part may have had a little role to play too...
John P Mulgrew wrote:
Sure hope the insurance at least covers most of it for you Shane. Hang in there.
Thanks John...$2,500 deductible but the rest to replacement value is covered. Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. My dad used to say that...sounds kind of dumb to say it now tho, damn near anything is better than that.
Get a separate insurance policy
I have an individual items policy (can't remember the exact naming) from State Farm.
You list the items, the replacement value & they charge you cents/per $100 premium.
For about $5k worth of gear, less than $75/year.
NO DEDUCTIBLE!
I have had two claims in 5 years, one a dropped 5Dc & the other a dropped 70-200/f4 w/water. They picked up the whole thing, including the shipping.
. Sorry to hear that, Shane. That sucks and no ifs and buts about it. It is about time for the insurance company now to cough up some dough. 