So...tough story, first and foremost I did not have insurance and it's pretty clear that mistake won't be made again. Tough lesson to learn...but I'm curious if anyone else ideas.

I'm a weekend-warrior adventure photographer, specializing lately in the ultra-swimming genre. Recently I was asked to document an attempt at setting the world distance record (English channel rules). While shooting setup images the day before the swim I fell in a rock break and plunged partially into the Sea of Cortez...unfortunately the part of me that went falling into the salt water was the part carrying the 5DM3 and 70-200 IS II.

The camera/lens is currently on it's way to the shop, but my assumption given the submerge, salt water and time to shop (3 weeks), the camera is toast and possible the lens too.

Homeowners doesn't cover, no insurance, I don't think VISA covers anything in travelers insurance...so I'm curious if anyone has any other channels to consider...or is that investment just straight gone?

Thanks
Scott
www.scottrokis.com