Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: wet Leicas
From: Dennis Painter <dennis@hale-pohaku.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:56:13 -0700
References: <F134ntuD9NeLNNo02KN00001f6b@hotmail.com> <9bmolt48jmbk1gu8lcq237tdgcpm28heh4@4ax.com>
 
Eric wrote:

> Simon:
>
> >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.
>
> Since water expands when frozen, I'd hesitate to this.  You may end up with
> more damage.  If it isn't salt water, just let it dry out.  You may end up
> without any damage.
>
> If it's salt water, good luck.  :)
>
> Eric

Well, I would highly recommend draining it first. Salt water, I agree, good
luck.

Dennis
In reply to: Message from "Simon Wong" <drsimonwong@hotmail.com> ([Leica] wet Leicas)
Message from "Eric" <ericm@pobox.com> ([Leica] Re: wet Leicas)