I was meeting with a new client the other day... rode the bike to Hebron, KY for the meeting. An hour into our time together, it started raining. I did that momentary checklist in my mind... and no - nothing to worry about - I had my computer bag with me - so ... "let it rain" - or so I thought.
I have been taking pictures for a new project with my daughter's Nikon - its a Coolpix P80 - not top of the line by any means - but it was her grad present and I "borrowed" it for a couple of days.
Yep... the camera was in the bag on the bike. Nope... the bag is NOT waterproof. Yep - forgot that the camera was in the bag - for two days. Nope... the camera is not waterproof. Turns out it was sitting in a pool of water for around 48 hours.
Step 1: Attempt to dry the camara out. - Done.
Step 2: Recharge the battery - Done.
Step 3: Turn camera back on. - Done - and nothing
Step 4: Let the camera dry out some more and hope your daughter doesn't notice. - Done - failed. She saw the camera on the table in my office.
Five days later - the camera is dried out and it turns on! The optics are shot, as is the electronics that controls the shutter.
So... we're camera shopping :) The good news is - my daughter loves me and isn't heartbroken... (well duh - she's getting a new camera too LOL).
