Water Damage and Digital Cameras
Modern digital camera technology has brought professional-grade images to a mass market. With this influx of high-grade electronics, people are able to bring their cameras with them to many places and environments. Knowing how to take care of your camera is critical to ensuring its long life.
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Water
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According to the book "Complete Digital Photography," you should avoid bringing your digital camera into contact with water. A few sprinkles are fine, but complete submersion or long-term exposure can ruin a camera.
Salt Water
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According to the book "Shooting Digital: Pro Tips For Taking Great Pictures With Your Digital Camera," salt water is especially harmful to a digital camera, due to its more corrosive nature.
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Solutions
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According to "Complete Digital Photography," if your camera does get completely submerged, get it out of the water as quickly as possible. Dry every surface that has any water on it, inside and out. Remove the battery and memory card instantly.
Drying
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According to "Complete Digital Photography," do not turn the camera on until you are sure that it is completely dry. This process usually takes several days.
Precautions
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According to the book "How to Do Everything: Digital Camera," there are a variety of companies that sell "rain capes," which are meant to keep your camera dry when it is raining. If you are doing anything that could result in complete submersion in water, such as kayaking, it is wise to invest in a drybag, which is completely waterproof.
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References
- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Shazeen Samad
