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08/13/2006 12:38:06 AM · #1 |
I slipped of a ro9ck in the middle of the river and me and my camera hit the water I'm ok but the KM5D is a write off.
thank heaven for my compehensive home contents insurance I am Taking the claim form and camera into Wellington tomorrow to the Insce co and they are going to replace it
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08/13/2006 12:41:58 AM · #2 |
My worst nightmare. I swear I have reoccuring dreams of dropping a camera in a fountain. Everytime I get near water I'm nearly in hives!!
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08/13/2006 12:42:03 AM · #3 |
thank goodness for insurance. I had a similar situation acouple months ago, no insurance but the camera dried out fine, amazingly!
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08/13/2006 01:15:27 AM · #4 |
Hell Shutterpug went walking on ice and fell in last winter. Kept the camera safe but nearly froze her ass off.
Message edited by author 2006-08-13 01:18:45. |
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08/13/2006 01:54:16 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Hell Shutterpug went walking on ice and fell in last winter. Kept the camera safe but nearly froze her ass off. |
Just watch you don't trip over certain things too Eug!
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08/13/2006 02:05:02 AM · #6 |
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08/13/2006 02:07:32 AM · #7 |
| my camera fell in a river a while back too, it's not so hard to do. I had it replaced by insurance as well :) |
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08/13/2006 02:15:43 AM · #8 |
It's simple in concept, but it won't be easy to do.
Your challenge:
artfully capture an act or situation that will cause the viewer to say "How stupid can you get?"
You win
Just kidding - that sucks. At least you are ok.
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08/13/2006 02:28:20 AM · #9 |
I have never needed to do it myself (luckily), but I've read success stories of restoring a dipped camera to working order by (1) completely immersing it in, and then rinsing it thouroughly with distilled water (you can purchase distilled water at a drug store), and then (2) opening the camera up and drying it thourougly for about ten days, and then keeping it in a zip lock bag for another few days with brand-new silica gels (to remove the last traces of humidity).
I understand that you are likely to get the money for it from your insurance, but, still, I'd try to restore it to working condition, just for the kicks of it.
Message edited by author 2006-08-13 02:28:35. |
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08/13/2006 02:35:11 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by agenkin:
I have never needed to do it myself (luckily), but I've read success stories of restoring a dipped camera to working order by (1) completely immersing it in, and then rinsing it thouroughly with distilled water (you can purchase distilled water at a drug store), and then (2) opening the camera up and drying it thourougly for about ten days, and then keeping it in a zip lock bag for another few days with brand-new silica gels (to remove the last traces of humidity).
I understand that you are likely to get the money for it from your insurance, but, still, I'd try to restore it to working condition, just for the kicks of it. |
I'd be surprised if that worked with digital cameras, especially if they are on. there's a lot of electricity flowing through it and it fries pretty quick. I was however able to save my CF card :) |
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08/13/2006 04:58:42 AM · #11 |
Doh...
I've taken a couple of cameras for a swim over the years, but both survived the drink, being manual film cameras.
You going to go for the same again? (Sony A100 now I suppose)
Cheers, Me. |
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08/13/2006 10:28:56 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by Megatherian:
I'd be surprised if that worked with digital cameras, especially if they are on. there's a lot of electricity flowing through it and it fries pretty quick. I was however able to save my CF card :) |
Worked for a Nikon D70 and another DSLR (forget which one now). Of course, it was important to remove the battery as soon as possible after the dip. |
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08/13/2006 10:33:21 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by agenkin:
Worked for a Nikon D70 and another DSLR (forget which one now). Of course, it was important to remove the battery as soon as possible after the dip. |
Never done it with a camera *knocks on wood*, but I've had quite a few cell phones and radios live through a swim.
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08/13/2006 01:53:06 PM · #14 |
Not so steady on your feet these days mate, you dont wanna go climbing around rocky areas near the water. Sorry about the camera but glad you are OK and never got hurt.
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08/13/2006 11:48:42 PM · #15 |
Thanks everyone for your comments, I just got back from Wellington City,
The Camer was looked at by a tech, and he said that as it was on when it hit the water the electronics are fried ans it is a write off.
The Insce co are going to replace it completely, I have suggested that since KM are out of cameras, that the Sony A100 Alpha would be good and that I would be happy to pay any ditfference,
I will check on friday to see how the claim is going.
I feel quite Naked without my camera and some what impotent that I am unable to sr=troke its lovely curves and hear the reassuing sound of the shuttertaking another masterpiece...HELP what can I do with all these withdrawal signs I need a Photo fix !!!LOL
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08/14/2006 02:00:17 AM · #16 |
| Sorry Nick.....hopefully not too long till you get your new one. |
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08/14/2006 02:09:42 AM · #17 |
Hey Nick, the Sony Alpha looks good...it was a really good strategy of yours to throw your Minolta into the water to get the upgrade, well done!!! ;-))))
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08/14/2006 03:29:10 AM · #18 |
Yep Nick, I'm with Hotpasta on that one ... a fine piece of kiwi ingenuity :)
Of course it wouldn't have happened to either of the old cameras, just had to be the noo one
Brett |
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08/14/2006 05:12:04 AM · #19 |
I was going to ask if could replace it with a CANON 5D. but thought I might be pushing it a bit there especially as the lens wasn't white !!!!LOL
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08/14/2006 05:21:11 AM · #20 |
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08/14/2006 08:57:11 AM · #21 |
get the Canon 1D II then you can slip as much as you want, it's splashproof ;)
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