Re: [Leica] wet Leicas

[Dennis Painter <dennis@hale-pohaku.com>]

Simon Wong wrote:

> John,
>
> Sounded hilariously fun and a good time had by all!
>
> I remember a repair man who once told me if I ever got my camera soaked, to
> bag it and freeze it so all the water crystalizes, and then take it to be
> sorted out.
>
> Does this sound like good advice?
>

No, unless you can freeze it and pull a vacuum at the same time, then the water
will sublimate and you can really dry it out.

Otherwise I recommend next day air to the repair person of your choice.
(assuming it's wet inside)

If it's salt water, check your insurance. ;-(

Dennis