Don Haines said:
That doesn't really explain the Nikonos series of interchangeable lens waterproof cameras, or the AW1, or indeed the RS, a true waterproof interchangeable lens SLR.
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"weather sealed" != "impervious to salt water"
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That doesn't really explain the Nikonos series of interchangeable lens waterproof cameras, or the AW1, or indeed the RS, a true waterproof interchangeable lens SLR.
DOH!!!!!!!IgotGASbadDude said:Don Haines said:You take the camera out of the silica, then bake the silica to dry it out again, then put the camera back in the silica.... you don't bake the silica with the camera in it.IgotGASbadDude said:chromophore said:
I'm not sure taking a camera out of "a large canister of silica gel", then "heating it to 325 F to recharge it every 24 hours" is such a good idea. :
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I'd personally prefer to keep my cameras out of ovens, but that's just me.
Someone needs to get his sarcasm meter checked
Did you really miss the 6 winky faces and rolly eyes? Those were supposed to tell you I was being sarcastic.
An besides, we all know you put the camera in the oven at 350 F. 325 F isn't hot enough to dry the moisture. ???
Good thing I didn't go with my first response, which was to add 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of icing sugar, 1 cup of butter, and 1/4 tsp of salt, cut out to the shape of little cameras, and place in the oven with your camera at 325 degrees for 22 minutes so that the exercise will not be a total loss
On second thought, that would have been better.....
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I knew someone would say thatprivatebydesign said:
I used to have a Nikonos IV. What a fantastic camera! Should never have let it get away from me....
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Putting your camera or any other electronic components in a dessicant to try and get rid of salt water is just a waste of time.
You HAVE to get rid of the salt, otherwise corrosion will not be stopped.
If your camera or phone etc has has a good dunking in salt water, you need to wash it out with demineralised water, then take it apart and gently wipe dry with tissues or a soft cloth and leave to air dry.
If you don't wash out the salt, no amount of dessicant will help.
The salt will start oxidising all the connections on the circuit boards within minutes, so fast action is required.
You HAVE to get rid of the salt, otherwise corrosion will not be stopped.
If your camera or phone etc has has a good dunking in salt water, you need to wash it out with demineralised water, then take it apart and gently wipe dry with tissues or a soft cloth and leave to air dry.
If you don't wash out the salt, no amount of dessicant will help.
The salt will start oxidising all the connections on the circuit boards within minutes, so fast action is required.
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Maiaibing said:
The only person that was left guessing was you. Don't presume that just because you are ignorant, that everyone else must be as well.
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Bennymiata said:
Exactly, which is why that guy's attempts at salvaging his gear was so obviously futile. Salt water is death to cameras and other electronics.
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There is a very popular tourist destination back home where the people like to go wandering around over the rocks. A couple of times a year the waves pick one off of the rocks and usually then it's game over. Rescuers will not jump in after them as that's just a fancy way to commit suicide... The signs tell them to stay off of the dark rocks and during storms the police block access to the site, but they keep getting picked off. People have no idea how powerful waves can be, nor do they understand how a rogue wave can come out of nowhere.Valvebounce said:
No photo is worth your life.
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Hi Don.
The unfortunate souls locally were walking along the seafront, one walking the dog, I believe another was a tourist watching the sea, it is unlikely anyone jumps in after them here either, but the lifeboat will be launched to attempt a rescue or at least recover the body which is how it usually ends.
Cheers, Graham.
The unfortunate souls locally were walking along the seafront, one walking the dog, I believe another was a tourist watching the sea, it is unlikely anyone jumps in after them here either, but the lifeboat will be launched to attempt a rescue or at least recover the body which is how it usually ends.
Cheers, Graham.
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Don Haines said:
Lol.. really!
I've used disposable film cameras when I was really concerned in the past.. no electronics, nothing really to go wrong.
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I read this with interest as I live in Florida and while we don't have the giant rocks for surf to pound on, we do get some pretty interesting weather from time to time. There are a couple of old limestone/reef "outcroppings" on the east coast that can provide some wave/spray/wind shots every so often - nothing huge.
None the less, there are times when I take my gear into the weather. I don't expect my precautions to create a water proof design, it is all about getting the pressure of the water to be minimal when it comes into contact w/ my gear.
I use 2 gallon ziplock bags. Cut a corner just a bit smaller than the lens barrel, stick the lens through band with a couple of strong rubber bands and with a larger elastic strap around my wrist - or tripod head - I am off and going.
Clumsy - you bet, small portable light, yep. I carry 3 bags, etc in my bag at all times - takes tiny space and is there when I need it.
TTFN
None the less, there are times when I take my gear into the weather. I don't expect my precautions to create a water proof design, it is all about getting the pressure of the water to be minimal when it comes into contact w/ my gear.
I use 2 gallon ziplock bags. Cut a corner just a bit smaller than the lens barrel, stick the lens through band with a couple of strong rubber bands and with a larger elastic strap around my wrist - or tripod head - I am off and going.
Clumsy - you bet, small portable light, yep. I carry 3 bags, etc in my bag at all times - takes tiny space and is there when I need it.
TTFN
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I went to a camera show a few years ago and the most impressive thing I saw was the Olympus booth where they had a big aquarium set up and a bunch of their P/S cameras sitting on the bottom with the fish swimming around them..... They let you take underwater pictures of the fish with them..... Just reach in, grab a camera from the bottom, and shoot away. it really made the point......rfdesigner said:
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Hi Busted Knuckles.
I sort of get the did it myself attitude, however why struggle with compromised access when you can get something like this,
http://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-Rainsleeve-18-Inch/dp/B000PTFDYO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1454869180&sr=1-1&keywords=optech+rainsleeve
Cheap enough to have just in case, easy enough to fit quickly, allow access through the downwards facing portal, come in smaller size and one suitable for a flash too.
Cheers, Graham.
I sort of get the did it myself attitude, however why struggle with compromised access when you can get something like this,
http://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-Rainsleeve-18-Inch/dp/B000PTFDYO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1454869180&sr=1-1&keywords=optech+rainsleeve
Cheap enough to have just in case, easy enough to fit quickly, allow access through the downwards facing portal, come in smaller size and one suitable for a flash too.
Cheers, Graham.
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Unfortunately, unless you have an IP certification, weather sealing and weather sealed mean only what the marketing department wants it to mean.
A weather sealed camera will resist the effects of weather up to the point it doesn't.
A weather sealed camera will resist the effects of weather up to the point it doesn't.
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AcutancePhotography said:
agreed, I would suggest good cameras are currently approaching IP54, but not yet meeting it.
I would argue we really want IP65.
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