Camera drowned

[Frankhanhart]

As promised, here my story about the drowned camera. Went boating with wife and stopped at an island in that nearby lake. As it happens there comes a flatbottomed boat that offers drinks and french fries. First I ever saw. Wife yelled for the camera, I got it and handed it over. She thought she had it and we both looked at the flatbottom. I let go and the camera disappeared right between the boat and the key(2 millimeters to spare at both sides). Dove after it, pinched my arm between boat and key, got the camera on the way down and got it in fresh air again. Alas it opened up but the display gave all kinds of strange messages. Tried to repair it, but to no avail(see picture). We now have a routine where we hand-over objects while looking eachother straight in the I. "You got it?" "I got it" " So if it drowns its your fault...I let go now"...etc.etc. <br />Frank<br />PS: if somebody is interested in that flatbottom, got a picture now with the new camera!<br />

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: Camera drowned

I like your extra-destructive dissasebly method!!!!<br /><br />I used that same method on the camera that the wife put the batteries in backwards.<br /><br />Ken

 

[cistn]

Re: Camera drowned

the only problem here is your useing a wood chisel instead of a metal chisel, and you definitly need a bigger hammer,,,how was the fries??I bring a waterproof camera with me, they cost about $15.00 at most stores near the beaches and marina's,,,,good luck in the future...I got it!

 

[Tacklewasher]

Re: Camera drowned

Got a Pentax Optio WR just for this emergency. 3MP and water resistant. It'll take a dunking with no issues. Not rated to work underwater but I'm told it will.

 

[beezee28]

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Must be a new way to troubleshoot the camera!! Got to learn how to do it on some of my non waorking equipment...

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Camera drowned

OK...I see the bandaid on your finger. Wood chisel...claw hammer. You should be using the proper tools for the job, and you won't injure yourself. My recommendation:<br /><br />Ball Pein hammer<br />Large Cold chisel<br /><br />If that is not effective, try a 3 lb. hand sledge. I find that exceptionally effective for cell phone repair, and I haven't injured myself so far.<br /><br />Oh yes, safety glasses, please!

 

[eeboater]

Re: Camera drowned

No best buy plan on that guy?

 

[NYMINUTE]

Re: Camera drowned

Nice Chisel FH, Looks the one I used on my Remote Key ring. Saved a swell battery though!

 

[Winger Ed.]

Re: Camera drowned

If you go ahead and nail the camera to the floor, it will be more steady while you make your adjustments on it.

 

[Limited-Time]

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Looks like ya going at it from the wrong side....look for, "Open Other End" then turn the camera over and start again. I am sure it will be fine. Good Luck.<br /><br />PS do you work on cell phones? See, mine got run over by my truck, could use some TLC, looks like you are well suited for the task.