My poor D70 can't swim... - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/05/2007 03:27:59 PM · #1

I am now back from my two weeks in Hawai'i on vacation. My whole family had a great time on Oahu and the Big Island of Hawai'i. While on Oahu, I got to meet up with

staab for dinner - what a blast - gotta love the friendships gained by DPC!!!!

We explored all over, looking for black, white, and green sand beaches and waterfalls and all sorts of other cool nature like stuff - way cool! We then headed over to the gorgeous and 'deadly' island of Kaua'i.

This is where I discovered that salt water and sand and big waves do not go very well with a D70...

My wife was on the beach sunning a little, looking out at the waves and watching the boogie boarders cut up the breaking waves. I took a little walk (leaving my camera on a blanket on the beach next to my wife) to get the kids in their swimsuits. I looked up from the car to see my wife walking towards me with a look of shock... In her trembling hands covered with sand and water, was my poor baby Nikon. A thumper of a wave came out of nowhere and pounded my wife, my camera, and all our stuff on the beach. She (and my wife too) were covered with sand and salt water...) I quickly took out the memory card and battery and tried to see to the damage. I dried off the outside - removed as much sand as I could from my black beauty and cringed as I put a new card and battery in - no signal, no response, no pulse...

I will be sending it in to Nikon tomorrow to see if they can fix it - I'm not real hopeful - but I did get a pulse (the camera did come on after it dried off)- but it won't read memory cards right now and the LCD appears to be toast...

What do you think are my chances of a full recovery?

If not, which Nikon should I go for?

Message edited by author 2007-07-05 15:30:02.

AJSullivan

07/05/2007 03:30:54 PM · #2

Thats what you get for trusting a woman with important things other then cooking and childbirth! (JOKES - NO NEED TO CALL THE PC POLICE)

alanfreed

Nikon Z9

07/05/2007 03:30:56 PM · #3

Ooooooooooouch!

Very sorry to hear. I can just imagine the feeling in your stomach when you saw that. Ugh.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/05/2007 03:34:12 PM · #4

at least I got the 450 pictures of Waimea Canyon off the card!

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Ooooooooooouch!

Very sorry to hear. I can just imagine the feeling in your stomach when you saw that. Ugh.

Message edited by author 2007-07-05 15:35:00.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/05/2007 03:37:18 PM · #5

Why is the D70 model so particularly hydrophilic? This is like the third thread in a week where someone's D70 ended up getting soaked.

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/05/2007 03:37:35 PM · #6

:( ...... keep my fingers crossed for you.

basssman7

Nikon D500

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

07/05/2007 03:40:34 PM · #7

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Why is the D70 model so particularly hydrophilic? This is like the third thread in a week where someone's D70 ended up getting soaked.

hmmm. almost enough to make me think twice before I go out in the kayak tonight! I am pretty sure my D70 cannot swim either.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/05/2007 03:48:30 PM · #8

Maybe the s in D70s stands for swimmer??

Originally posted by basssman7:

Originally posted by GeneralE:
Why is the D70 model so particularly hydrophilic? This is like the third thread in a week where someone's D70 ended up getting soaked.

hmmm. almost enough to make me think twice before I go out in the kayak tonight! I am pretty sure my D70 cannot swim either.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/05/2007 03:56:27 PM · #9

Originally posted by bassbone:

Maybe the s in D70s stands for swimmer??

More likely sinker ... : (

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

07/05/2007 04:01:08 PM · #10

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by bassbone:
Maybe the s in D70s stands for swimmer??

More likely sinker ... : (

You missed the 't' out....

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

07/05/2007 04:07:08 PM · #11

Originally posted by SaraR:

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by bassbone:
Maybe the s in D70s stands for swimmer??

More likely sinker ... : (

You missed the 't' out....

I think that was intentional. Ya know, sink or swim. ;oP

The S could also stand for salt/sand meaning it attracts it. ;o)

ericwoo

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/05/2007 04:58:10 PM · #12

Dropped my first one in our hot tub. Instant Death of the beast. I took it in for an insurance estimate the next morning and the corrosion had already began. Thanks goodness for insurance and the full cost replacement policy. I sure hope you had that.

ETA: Grab the D200 if the budget allows. That is one awesome camera.

Message edited by author 2007-07-05 16:59:22.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/05/2007 05:03:39 PM · #13

Originally posted by bassbone:

If not, which Nikon should I go for?

D200 :)

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/05/2007 05:15:38 PM · #14

Originally posted by ericwoo:

Thanks goodness for insurance and the full cost replacement policy.

Was this your home owners insurance? Or separate insurance for your camera equipment?

tate

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/05/2007 05:21:11 PM · #15

the D200 can swim better I heard. If you feel like buying 2 and passing one my way, feel free.

kevrobertson

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/05/2007 05:27:09 PM · #16

Originally posted by wavelength:

Originally posted by bassbone:

If not, which Nikon should I go for?

D200 :)

Or the nikon 400D

:)

FireBird

07/05/2007 05:50:24 PM · #17

Originally posted by bassbone:

What do you think are my chances of a full recovery?

1 in 23,494. Salt Water + DSLR = DEATH

Originally posted by bassbone:

If not, which Nikon should I go for?

Howz bout a D80?

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

07/05/2007 05:50:39 PM · #18

hope drachoo never owns a d70 . . ..

Citadel

Nikon D7500

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/05/2007 05:56:26 PM · #19

Originally posted by dwterry:

Originally posted by ericwoo:
Thanks goodness for insurance and the full cost replacement policy.

Was this your home owners insurance? Or separate insurance for your camera equipment?

I'd really like to hear this too. I always fear losing/damaging my camera. I want to know if I have any protection in terms of insurance.

07/05/2007 06:08:59 PM · #20

I'm calling mine tomorrow to find out - my guess is that many insurance companies have different approaches to this kind of thing - and it depends on you deductable and how you set up your coverage.

Originally posted by Citadel:

Originally posted by dwterry:

Originally posted by ericwoo:
Thanks goodness for insurance and the full cost replacement policy.

Was this your home owners insurance? Or separate insurance for your camera equipment?

I'd really like to hear this too. I always fear losing/damaging my camera. I want to know if I have any protection in terms of insurance.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/05/2007 06:44:51 PM · #21

I hadn't really thought about the D200, but that sure does sound tempting. And the body is only 500-600 more than the D80 - I could almost swing it, if I get some money back with insurance coverage.

Now I am beginning to hope that my 70 has died...

Originally posted by metatate:

the D200 can swim better I heard. If you feel like buying 2 and passing one my way, feel free.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

07/05/2007 06:50:03 PM · #22

Originally posted by bassbone:

A thumper of a wave came out of nowhere and pounded my wife, my camera, and all our stuff on the beach.

The perfect storm. :(

jjstager2

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/05/2007 07:13:56 PM · #23

Originally posted by bassbone:

I'm calling mine tomorrow to find out - my guess is that many insurance companies have different approaches to this kind of thing - and it depends on you deductable and how you set up your coverage.

Originally posted by Citadel:

Originally posted by dwterry:

Originally posted by ericwoo:
Thanks goodness for insurance and the full cost replacement policy.

Was this your home owners insurance? Or separate insurance for your camera equipment?

I'd really like to hear this too. I always fear losing/damaging my camera. I want to know if I have any protection in terms of insurance.

Most insurance companies will offer either an extension off your homeowner's policy (or renter's policy) or they will offer a separate "Personal Articles Policy" in addition to the homeowner's policy. This is often very inexpensive.

This coverage is also usually "all risk" coverage (will cover dropping, breakage, water, etc) and should have a low or zero deductible.

One problem with getting this coverage on your personal insurance program is if you use your camera equipment for any kind of business use. The business use will usually prevent you from qualifying for placing this coverage on your personal insurance program, forcing you to obtain a commercial (and more expensive) policy.