HELP! my K-30 get soaked

vinzxalvin · 01-06-2017, 03:57 PM

My K-30 get soaked in the water when I slipped when shooting at the beach, I know my K-30 is weather sealed but the attached lens is not when it gets soaked. I quickly remove the lens, battery, SD card and dry my K-30 after it get soaked. I also stored the battery in uncooked rice, and when the first time I open my K-30 there's green light flashing in the front but it's not turning on, I remove the battery and try opening it again and nothing happens. Is there a chance for my K-30 to be used again? Thanks.

Unregistered User 8 · 01-06-2017, 04:05 PM

Sorry to hear about your camera. Very hard for us to say whether your camera is " dead or alive." Probably only a service center can tell you for sure if it can be repaired. Good luck.

photoptimist · 01-06-2017, 04:18 PM

I'd remove the battery, lens, open all the little doors, and leave the camera open (but face down so dust does not collect on the mirror or shutter) where it can dry out for several days or a week.

Adam · 01-06-2017, 04:29 PM

The camera may simply need a little more time. Keep it in a bowl of rice and check back in a few days. Good luck!

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Wild Mark · 01-06-2017, 05:05 PM

Rice is good.

Also try colour changing silicon gel. Place in a sealed bag to maximise moisture absorption from the camera itself. Once the silicon turns pink you put the silicon in the oven @ 90 degrees celsius for an hour or two (MINUS the CAMERA), then cool then put back into the bag. Repeat until the silicon no longer turns pink. Only then try the camera with battery inserted.

Not a Number · 01-06-2017, 05:25 PM

Your profiles lists the Philippines as your location. I imagine it is rather humid to begin with. Drying out will take a lot longer as the rice might be somewhat saturated to begin with. You may be able to buy disposable dehumidifier packs The ones they sell in the US have some desiccant that turns into a liquid as it absorbs water so are not reusable. They have a reservoir on the bottom to collect the liquid.

AquaDome · 01-06-2017, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

Did you put the SD card in? The camera will not turn on without it.

**lithedreamer** · 01-07-2017, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by AquaDome

Did you put the SD card in? The camera will not turn on without it.

Is that so? My K-30 turns on without an SD card.

PDL · 01-07-2017, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by AquaDome

Did you put the SD card in? The camera will not turn on without it.

I just pulled my K20D off of the shelf and verified that it turned on. It does not have a SD card installed, your statement is false.

**niceshot** · 01-07-2017, 04:21 PM

Sorry to tell you this but even if it lights up again the salt will finish it off in a year or so. Any way good luck.

vinzxalvin · 01-07-2017, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by photoptimist

I'd remove the battery, lens, open all the little doors, and leave the camera open (but face down so dust does not collect on the mirror or shutter) where it can dry out for several days or a week.

Originally posted by Adam

The camera may simply need a little more time. Keep it in a bowl of rice and check back in a few days. Good luck!

Originally posted by Wild Mark

Rice is good.

Also try colour changing silicon gel. Place in a sealed bag to maximise moisture absorption from the camera itself. Once the silicon turns pink you put the silicon in the oven @ 90 degrees celsius for an hour or two (MINUS the CAMERA), then cool then put back into the bag. Repeat until the silicon no longer turns pink. Only then try the camera with battery inserted.

Originally posted by dcshooter

If the camera fell in salt water, then it would probably be a good idea to rinse everything off with distilled water before drying, or you are likely to get all kinds of corrosion to metal parts. If there is dried salt in the mirror box, gently swab it away with a microfiber dipped in distilled water.

Originally posted by Not a Number

Your profiles lists the Philippines as your location. I imagine it is rather humid to begin with. Drying out will take a lot longer as the rice might be somewhat saturated to begin with. You may be able to buy disposable dehumidifier packs The ones they sell in the US have some desiccant that turns into a liquid as it absorbs water so are not reusable. They have a reservoir on the bottom to collect the liquid.

Thanks I'll try all your suggestions,hope my K-30 works again. I forgot to mention how can I remove the moist/droplets in the lens?, thanks again.

**niceshot** · 01-07-2017, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by vinzxalvin

Thanks I'll try all your suggestions,hope my K-30 works again. I forgot to mention how can I remove the moist/droplets in the lens?, thanks again.

you have to rebuild that lens that's how.Maybe dcshooter can help you

Wild Mark · 01-07-2017, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by vinzxalvin

Thanks I'll try all your suggestions,hope my K-30 works again. I forgot to mention how can I remove the moist/droplets in the lens?, thanks again.

A little harder if it is WR lens. When the droplets 'dry' it will leave a resdiue of some type. That will be bothersome in taking pictures (it might degrade image quality). The alternative is surgery (to clean the lens).

vinzxalvin · 01-08-2017, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by niceshot

you have to rebuild that lens that's how.Maybe dcshooter can help you

Originally posted by Wild Mark

A little harder if it is WR lens. When the droplets 'dry' it will leave a resdiue of some type. That will be bothersome in taking pictures (it might degrade image quality). The alternative is surgery (to clean the lens).

Thank you.

AquaDome · 01-08-2017, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by lithedreamer

Is that so? My K-30 turns on without an SD card.

Oops. I'm thinking about when the door is open.

01-06-2017, 03:57 PM	#1
vinzxalvin New Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 11	HELP! my K-30 get soaked My K-30 get soaked in the water when I slipped when shooting at the beach, I know my K-30 is weather sealed but the attached lens is not when it gets soaked. I quickly remove the lens, battery, SD card and dry my K-30 after it get soaked. I also stored the battery in uncooked rice, and when the first time I open my K-30 there's green light flashing in the front but it's not turning on, I remove the battery and try opening it again and nothing happens. Is there a chance for my K-30 to be used again? Thanks.

01-07-2017, 03:33 PM	#9
PDL Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PNW USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,127	Not True Originally posted by AquaDome Did you put the SD card in? The camera will not turn on without it. I just pulled my K20D off of the shelf and verified that it turned on. It does not have a SD card installed, your statement is false.

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01-06-2017, 04:05 PM	#2
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Sorry to hear about your camera. Very hard for us to say whether your camera is " dead or alive." Probably only a service center can tell you for sure if it can be repaired. Good luck.

01-06-2017, 04:18 PM	#3
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,121	I'd remove the battery, lens, open all the little doors, and leave the camera open (but face down so dust does not collect on the mirror or shutter) where it can dry out for several days or a week.

01-06-2017, 04:29 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	The camera may simply need a little more time. Keep it in a bowl of rice and check back in a few days. Good luck! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-06-2017, 05:05 PM	#5
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Rice is good. Also try colour changing silicon gel. Place in a sealed bag to maximise moisture absorption from the camera itself. Once the silicon turns pink you put the silicon in the oven @ 90 degrees celsius for an hour or two (MINUS the CAMERA), then cool then put back into the bag. Repeat until the silicon no longer turns pink. Only then try the camera with battery inserted.

01-06-2017, 05:25 PM	#6
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	Your profiles lists the Philippines as your location. I imagine it is rather humid to begin with. Drying out will take a lot longer as the rice might be somewhat saturated to begin with. You may be able to buy disposable dehumidifier packs The ones they sell in the US have some desiccant that turns into a liquid as it absorbs water so are not reusable. They have a reservoir on the bottom to collect the liquid.

01-06-2017, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#7
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Did you put the SD card in? The camera will not turn on without it.

01-07-2017, 02:50 PM	#8
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by AquaDome Did you put the SD card in? The camera will not turn on without it. Is that so? My K-30 turns on without an SD card.

01-07-2017, 04:21 PM	#10
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Sorry to tell you this but even if it lights up again the salt will finish it off in a year or so. Any way good luck.

01-07-2017, 05:44 PM	#11
vinzxalvin New Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by photoptimist I'd remove the battery, lens, open all the little doors, and leave the camera open (but face down so dust does not collect on the mirror or shutter) where it can dry out for several days or a week. Originally posted by Adam The camera may simply need a little more time. Keep it in a bowl of rice and check back in a few days. Good luck! Originally posted by Wild Mark Rice is good. Also try colour changing silicon gel. Place in a sealed bag to maximise moisture absorption from the camera itself. Once the silicon turns pink you put the silicon in the oven @ 90 degrees celsius for an hour or two (MINUS the CAMERA), then cool then put back into the bag. Repeat until the silicon no longer turns pink. Only then try the camera with battery inserted. Originally posted by dcshooter If the camera fell in salt water, then it would probably be a good idea to rinse everything off with distilled water before drying, or you are likely to get all kinds of corrosion to metal parts. If there is dried salt in the mirror box, gently swab it away with a microfiber dipped in distilled water. Originally posted by Not a Number Your profiles lists the Philippines as your location. I imagine it is rather humid to begin with. Drying out will take a lot longer as the rice might be somewhat saturated to begin with. You may be able to buy disposable dehumidifier packs The ones they sell in the US have some desiccant that turns into a liquid as it absorbs water so are not reusable. They have a reservoir on the bottom to collect the liquid. Thanks I'll try all your suggestions,hope my K-30 works again. I forgot to mention how can I remove the moist/droplets in the lens?, thanks again.

01-07-2017, 05:52 PM	#12
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Originally posted by vinzxalvin Thanks I'll try all your suggestions,hope my K-30 works again. I forgot to mention how can I remove the moist/droplets in the lens?, thanks again. you have to rebuild that lens that's how.Maybe dcshooter can help you

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01-07-2017, 05:54 PM	#13
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by vinzxalvin Thanks I'll try all your suggestions,hope my K-30 works again. I forgot to mention how can I remove the moist/droplets in the lens?, thanks again. A little harder if it is WR lens. When the droplets 'dry' it will leave a resdiue of some type. That will be bothersome in taking pictures (it might degrade image quality). The alternative is surgery (to clean the lens).

01-08-2017, 07:30 PM	#14
vinzxalvin New Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by niceshot you have to rebuild that lens that's how.Maybe dcshooter can help you Originally posted by Wild Mark A little harder if it is WR lens. When the droplets 'dry' it will leave a resdiue of some type. That will be bothersome in taking pictures (it might degrade image quality). The alternative is surgery (to clean the lens). Thank you.

01-08-2017, 09:25 PM	#15
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Originally posted by lithedreamer Is that so? My K-30 turns on without an SD card. Oops. I'm thinking about when the door is open.