While cleaning in my studio, I discovered my Vintage Coolpix 990. I bought it right after they came out, around 2001. Unfortunately, the batteries in it had leaked, so it was a mess. The batteries had not reached their expiration date, so I sent off photos to the battery manufacturer. The batteries should not have leaked.
So, I have a small payment coming, enough to buy a replacement if I want. Its more of a nostalgia thing than a real loss. I spent a hour with q-tips and vinegar/water cleaning as much of the corrosion off as possible, some of it I had to scrape away. The battery door was the worst, the plating was eaten off the metal, so it will corrode again.
Now, it works once again, this time I put in some Eneloop Batteries. I've never had them corrode on me.
So, I have a small payment coming, enough to buy a replacement if I want. Its more of a nostalgia thing than a real loss. I spent a hour with q-tips and vinegar/water cleaning as much of the corrosion off as possible, some of it I had to scrape away. The battery door was the worst, the plating was eaten off the metal, so it will corrode again.
Now, it works once again, this time I put in some Eneloop Batteries. I've never had them corrode on me.
