[Leica] Re: Wet Leicas

[lrzeitlin at optonline.net (Lawrence Zeitlin)]

On Aug 21, 2006, at 7:55 PM, Tina wrote:

>> Leicas continue to work fine after being dropped in a river ;-)  Just
>> open up the back and let them dry out by the fire.  They'll be fine.


Don't try this in salt water. If you should be forgetful and take  
your Leica swimming in the ocean, rinse it in a couple of changes of  
fresh water before drying out. I've been told that if a camera is  
dunked in salt water it is probably best to immerse it in fresh water  
and carry it dripping wet to a repair service. Fortunately I've never  
had an opportunity to try this advice. I usually use a waterproof  
Nikonos when I take boats smaller than the Staten Island ferry. And  
when I finish taking pictures I use it to crack walnuts and drive nails.

Larry Z