Hurricanes can kill dslrs

JinDesu · 10-29-2012, 03:16 PM

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Shortly after getting hit with that last surge (I tasted salt water), my k-x is out of commission. It's in a ziplock with rice right now, and hopefully it survives.

If not, probably out of a camera for a few months. Life is full of surprises! Take care out there, guys.

(Also, I'm bloody jealous of you k-5/k-30/k-7/WR camera folks).

Adam · 10-29-2012, 03:20 PM

So, isn't it a perfect time to get a WR DSLR?

JinDesu · 10-29-2012, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Adam

So, isn't it a perfect time to get a WR DSLR?

Yes sir, have to see if my significant other is willing to overlook my cockiness and mistake to allow me to purchase a k-5IIs sooner... otherwise it'll be 6 months till I can continue taking pictures

Although I do have my Super ME.. maybe it's a good time to get in touch with my film side.

Adam · 10-29-2012, 03:30 PM

Would she be happier if you got a K-30? TBH I would get one of those over the K-5 IIs if I were looking to upgrade from the K-x myself, as in a way, it's 2 years newer

Originally posted by JinDesu

Yes sir, have to see if my significant other is willing to overlook my cockiness and mistake to allow me to purchase a k-5IIs sooner... otherwise it'll be 6 months till I can continue taking pictures

Adam
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VisualDarkness · 10-29-2012, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

So going out during Hurricane Sandy was sorta a bad idea - YouTube

Shortly after getting hit with that last surge (I tasted salt water), my k-x is out of commission. It's in a ziplock with rice right now, and hopefully it survives.

If not, probably out of a camera for a few months. Life is full of surprises! Take care out there, guys.

(Also, I'm bloody jealous of you k-5/k-30/k-7/WR camera folks).

I would say considering that it is saltwater the remaining salt will kill the camera even if it dries. I would say that it needs some real distilled water love before drying.

p38arover · 10-29-2012, 03:35 PM

Won't it be covered by your home contents insurance policy?

JinDesu · 10-29-2012, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Would she be happier if you got a K-30? TBH I would get one of those over the K-5 IIs if I were looking to upgrade from the K-x myself, as in a way, it's 2 years newer

Unfortunately I love the silent shutter of the k-5, having played with both in stores. But.. if it comes down to it, I wouldn't mind getting the k-30 if she actually says yes to that instead.

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

I would say considering that it is saltwater the remaining salt will kill the camera even if it dries. I would say that it needs some real distilled water love before drying.

Good idea - I'll go get some distilled water tomorrow or the day after.

Originally posted by p38arover

Won't it be covered by your home contents insurance policy?

How does that work? Technically I went into the hurricane

rawr · 10-29-2012, 03:43 PM

Poor K-x

All the best for a speedy recovery.

westmill · 10-29-2012, 03:44 PM

mmmmmmm nope lol errrrrrrr I left the camera in the window which i forgot to close..... lol Dog knocked it into the bath

Docrwm · 10-29-2012, 03:57 PM

Sorry about you K-x, they're great little cameras. Make sure you open all the ports when drying it out.

JinDesu · 10-29-2012, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Sorry about you K-x, they're great little cameras. Make sure you open all the ports when drying it out.

Thanks - I'll do that.

Docrwm · 10-29-2012, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Thanks - I'll do that.

Best of luck. I agree with Adam, if I were upgrading again from the K-x I'd go with the K-30. The only things I would miss would be the grip and lower shutter noise, but I'd gain focus peaking and a variety of othe pluses at lower cost while still being WR.

JinDesu · 10-29-2012, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Best of luck. I agree with Adam, if I were upgrading again from the K-x I'd go with the K-30. The only things I would miss would be the grip and lower shutter noise, but I'd gain focus peaking and a variety of othe pluses at lower cost while still being WR.

While true, I also find the -3EV AF endearing...

p38arover · 10-29-2012, 04:14 PM

Home insurance?

Originally posted by JinDesu

How does that work? Technically I went into the hurricane

Not sure about how it works in the USA. I suppose it's worth asking your insurance company.

**crewl1** · 10-29-2012, 04:17 PM

Unfortunately, since it was salt water, even drying it out the corrosion of internals has begun. RIP K-x.

Too bad the hurricanes don't start over freshwater lakes. (Or maybe that's a good thing.)

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10-29-2012, 03:24 PM	#3
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam So, isn't it a perfect time to get a WR DSLR? Yes sir, have to see if my significant other is willing to overlook my cockiness and mistake to allow me to purchase a k-5IIs sooner... otherwise it'll be 6 months till I can continue taking pictures Although I do have my Super ME.. maybe it's a good time to get in touch with my film side.

10-29-2012, 03:30 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Would she be happier if you got a K-30? TBH I would get one of those over the K-5 IIs if I were looking to upgrade from the K-x myself, as in a way, it's 2 years newer Originally posted by JinDesu Yes sir, have to see if my significant other is willing to overlook my cockiness and mistake to allow me to purchase a k-5IIs sooner... otherwise it'll be 6 months till I can continue taking pictures 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:

10-29-2012, 03:34 PM	#5
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by JinDesu So going out during Hurricane Sandy was sorta a bad idea - YouTube Shortly after getting hit with that last surge (I tasted salt water), my k-x is out of commission. It's in a ziplock with rice right now, and hopefully it survives. If not, probably out of a camera for a few months. Life is full of surprises! Take care out there, guys. (Also, I'm bloody jealous of you k-5/k-30/k-7/WR camera folks). I would say considering that it is saltwater the remaining salt will kill the camera even if it dries. I would say that it needs some real distilled water love before drying.

10-29-2012, 03:35 PM	#6
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Won't it be covered by your home contents insurance policy?

10-29-2012, 03:39 PM	#7
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Would she be happier if you got a K-30? TBH I would get one of those over the K-5 IIs if I were looking to upgrade from the K-x myself, as in a way, it's 2 years newer Unfortunately I love the silent shutter of the k-5, having played with both in stores. But.. if it comes down to it, I wouldn't mind getting the k-30 if she actually says yes to that instead. Originally posted by VisualDarkness I would say considering that it is saltwater the remaining salt will kill the camera even if it dries. I would say that it needs some real distilled water love before drying. Good idea - I'll go get some distilled water tomorrow or the day after. Originally posted by p38arover Won't it be covered by your home contents insurance policy? How does that work? Technically I went into the hurricane

10-29-2012, 03:43 PM	#8
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Poor K-x All the best for a speedy recovery.

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westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	mmmmmmm nope lol errrrrrrr I left the camera in the window which i forgot to close..... lol Dog knocked it into the bath

10-29-2012, 03:57 PM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Sorry about you K-x, they're great little cameras. Make sure you open all the ports when drying it out.

10-29-2012, 03:58 PM	#11
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm Sorry about you K-x, they're great little cameras. Make sure you open all the ports when drying it out. Thanks - I'll do that.

10-29-2012, 04:01 PM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by JinDesu Thanks - I'll do that. Best of luck. I agree with Adam, if I were upgrading again from the K-x I'd go with the K-30. The only things I would miss would be the grip and lower shutter noise, but I'd gain focus peaking and a variety of othe pluses at lower cost while still being WR.

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10-29-2012, 04:02 PM	#13
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm Best of luck. I agree with Adam, if I were upgrading again from the K-x I'd go with the K-30. The only things I would miss would be the grip and lower shutter noise, but I'd gain focus peaking and a variety of othe pluses at lower cost while still being WR. While true, I also find the -3EV AF endearing...

10-29-2012, 04:14 PM	#14
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Home insurance? Originally posted by JinDesu How does that work? Technically I went into the hurricane Not sure about how it works in the USA. I suppose it's worth asking your insurance company.

10-29-2012, 04:17 PM	#15
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Unfortunately, since it was salt water, even drying it out the corrosion of internals has begun. RIP K-x. Too bad the hurricanes don't start over freshwater lakes. (Or maybe that's a good thing.)