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08/17/2008 02:58:52 AM · #26 |
so it works? or just sometimes?
Message edited by author 2008-08-17 02:59:35. |
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08/17/2008 08:33:22 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
ok was doing a photo including a 3 inch deep dish of water and the flash fell in while it was on. i dired it all out and stuff with a hair drier but its still kinda leaking water and when it tries to charge up it cant. it tried though, maybe thats a good thing |
uh oh. You should never try turning an electronic device on when wet, humid, or moisture is present. Let it dry for a week and put that silica stuff or anything else that absorbs moisture, and hope it isn't shorted out.
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08/17/2008 08:36:14 AM · #28 |
A trick my daughter has used for her cell phone (a few times)... with batteries out & doors open, put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in the car for a day. Not in direct sun, on the floor or seat... the heat will help evaporate the moisture.
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08/17/2008 09:52:42 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by idnic:
A trick my daughter has used for her cell phone (a few times)... with batteries out & doors open, put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in the car for a day. Not in direct sun, on the floor or seat... the heat will help evaporate the moisture. |
Putting it in the car may help (hot but not too hot), but sealing it in a plastic bag may just cause any moisture to recondense in the bag and possibly drip back onto the device. |
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08/17/2008 12:38:14 PM · #30 |
| ok well my awesome boyfriend dinked around with it while i was asleep and im pretty sure its offically fried. thanks anyways everyone |
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08/17/2008 12:59:42 PM · #31 |
At least it wasn't your glass.
ETA: However, sorry for your loss *hug* it is always hard to lose good hardware.
Message edited by author 2008-08-17 13:00:14. |
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08/17/2008 02:32:12 PM · #32 |
| Man! People who let their nice equipment fall into water should just have their equipment taken away. There out to be an exam... |
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08/17/2008 02:35:54 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Man! People who let their nice equipment fall into water should just have their equipment taken away. There out to be an exam... |
There is, dont you remember failing it more then once?
Matt
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08/17/2008 02:57:19 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Man! People who let their nice equipment fall into water should just have their equipment taken away. There out to be an exam... |
There is, dont you remember failing it more then once?
Matt |
ooo ouch |
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08/17/2008 03:48:13 PM · #35 |
[quote=DrAchoo] Man! People who let their nice equipment fall into water should just have their equipment taken away. There out to be an exam..J. [/quote
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Yeah J just be glad you didn't pull the doc's stunt!!! what was the total cost of your epic moment doc? 3000ish? |
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08/17/2008 03:51:42 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by Patrick_R:
[quote=DrAchoo] Man! People who let their nice equipment fall into water should just have their equipment taken away. There out to be an exam..J. [/quote
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Yeah J just be glad you didn't pull the doc's stunt!!! what was the total cost of your epic moment doc? 3000ish? |
Mmmm, I think the check was for about $3500. ;) Of course I had only paid about $20 in premiums on the rider at that time so I came out on the "up" end eh? :) However, the rider was naturally cancelled by the insurance company and so I need to be careful these days... |
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08/17/2008 03:57:37 PM · #37 |
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08/17/2008 04:35:39 PM · #38 |
That's an excellent idea with the rice. Just make sure that it is dry, not boiled rice LOL. That would go well with Cindi's suggestion about the zip lock in the car for a day. Just put the rice in the bag with the item and leave it in the car for a day. That would work in Florida where it can get to about 140 F inside a closed car in the sun.
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08/17/2008 07:32:26 PM · #39 |
I soaked a cell phone for a challenge once. Then I didn't even get a shot I could use. :-<
When it was wet, anytime I put the battery in, it made wheezing noises. Really. I just removed the battery, shook out all the water I could, and left it alone for a week. It was fine once it dried.
If you're opening it up to expose it to the air, keep in mind that there are some serious, dangerous capacitors inside that you don't want to touch. Ever. Even if there's no batteries loaded. |
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08/17/2008 07:40:40 PM · #40 |
| ok well its in a bag of rice in my car. hopefully something will happen:) |
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08/17/2008 08:00:54 PM · #41 |
| If it doesn't come back to life, just check with your home contents insurance company to see if it is covered for accidental damage. My insurance company covers my stuff, even when I've taken it out of the house, even if the item isn't specified on the policy. Worth a phone call at least. |
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08/17/2008 08:10:05 PM · #42 |
| I use those little humidity packages that come in shoe boxes and various other things.....I have a whole large ziplock full of them.....when something gets moisture, i toss it in a large ziplock with a handful of those....similar to the rice idea. |
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08/17/2008 08:12:05 PM · #43 |
| Also...the most important thing you can do if ANY electronic device is flooded with water is to immediately pull the battery....do not turn it off....as this is an electronic process....just pull the battery and let it set for a good amount of time, assuring ALL water/moisture has been completey removed. |
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08/17/2008 08:57:04 PM · #44 |
| Litter pearls are the same thing that come in those little packets that are in shoes and such. Get a bag for like 9 bucks and you can make a kazillion bean bags that you can use in just such an emergency. Afterwards, just microwave for a minute or two and you will have recharged them for next time! |
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08/17/2008 10:05:49 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by bdonch:
I use those little humidity packages that come in shoe boxes and various other things.....I have a whole large ziplock full of them.....when something gets moisture, i toss it in a large ziplock with a handful of those....similar to the rice idea. |
If you use the silicone packages that come packaged with shoes, electronics, etc. You have to make sure that they are stored in an air tight bag or they will absorb the moisture from the air. You can in effect recharge them though, you just have to put them the oven on a low heat for a few minutes. |
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08/19/2008 08:39:05 PM · #46 |
| oh shazam!! the flash was in a bag of rice in my dads van for the past two days. seems to have paid off, the flash works fine now, and only sounds a teeny bit staticy when it warms up |
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08/19/2008 09:16:54 PM · #47 |
| so lets say it actually flashes and works and everything, but doesnt light up my photo when it flashes. how does that work? |
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08/19/2008 09:20:56 PM · #48 |
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
so lets say it actually flashes and works and everything, but doesnt light up my photo when it flashes. how does that work? |
It obviously doesnt. I'd say there is an issue with the sync circuit.
Matt
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08/19/2008 09:29:15 PM · #49 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
so lets say it actually flashes and works and everything, but doesnt light up my photo when it flashes. how does that work? |
It obviously doesnt. I'd say there is an issue with the sync circuit.
Matt |
well it flashes bright enough to blind me for a few minutes. and it flashes when the shutter goes, so how would the sync be wrong? im confused... |
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08/19/2008 09:34:14 PM · #50 |
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
so lets say it actually flashes and works and everything, but doesnt light up my photo when it flashes. how does that work? |
It obviously doesnt. I'd say there is an issue with the sync circuit.
Matt |
well it flashes bright enough to blind me for a few minutes. and it flashes when the shutter goes, so how would the sync be wrong? im confused... |
If you have it mounted on the camera or on a OCC and it fires when you push the shutter but isnt lighting up the photo, even in manual mode, then you are firing it, but not in sync. This is a function where it fires while the shutter is open. If you are using ETTL and not manual mode, try manual and see what happens, maybe the issue is with the ETTL then.
Matt
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