Vadi, I think you should let it dry out for at least two weeks before you
can be absolutely sure of how well it works again, if at all. It MUST be in
dry conditions, not damp (but do NOT put it on a heater or heat source to
try to dry it out faster, or this could damage it more.) Just let it dry
naturally but thoroughly, for at least two weeks. If it's not absolutely dry
when you turn it on, you risk further damage of the electronics due to
moisture shorting out the circuits.
So dry it out well first. After that, if something still does not work
properly you must send it to an Authorized Nikon repair agent, but ask them
to QUOTE a repair price first. Tell them exactly what happened (ie, it was
fully immersed in water). Unless they know the exact cause of the problem,
they cannot fully diagnose or repair the camera for you. Unfortunately they
will probably advise that a fully reliable warranted repair is uneconomical,
costing almost as much (or more!) than the cost of a new D40x (or equivalent
model). Although there are less critical moving parts in digital cameras
than in the old film cameras, (no film transport required for instance)
nevertheless the shutter is still basically the same technology as before
and it is of course an incredibly delicate component, and absolutely correct
operation of the shutter is critical to reliable performance.
I've heard stories of wet digital cameras that did survive okay after a good
drying out, but you should be aware that even if it does survive or repair
okay, your camera is now likely to have a shorter lifespan, especially due
to possible latent corrosion of internal components on the circuit boards.
Like any human who's ever been in a bad accident, it can appear externally
healed, but is never ever really quite the same again inside, and certainly,
you should not trust this camera as your only machine for an important or
professional shoot, as it is likely to fail at any time. You may be able to
cut some of your losses by Ebaying it as a damaged item - Some enthusiasts
and dealers may find it useful to harvest spare parts from.
I apologise for being the voice of doom. I'm very sorry for your loss, and
will pray for an acceptable remedy for you.
tube
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Vadiraj wrote:
> I happen to fall in water along with my D40x.
> 1. Is there a chance of it getting worked? I tried to on it after keeping it
> for 24hrs. It did not start.
> 2. Even if it gets repaired how reliable it is? Can I trust it to work like
> before?
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