My lens, the water can

padu

My house flooded over the weekend. Bad pipes case...

I had my studio equipment set up in my living room and was in the middle of a photo session with my large format camera. We made a pause to grab something to eat... when we came back there was a waterfall in the middle of my living room. I had my camera bag right underneath the waterfall.

Luckily, my dslr wasn't in the backpack, but my 70-210 and my 50 prime were. When I got them from underwater, they were completely full of water.... drained and put in my daughter's bedroom (in front of one of the industrial dehumidifier and blower that I had to rent to dry my house).

The prime looks dry with a few spots in the glass, haven't tried to clean to see if it's internal or external. The 70-210 I think it's a lost cause, since all elements seem fogged.

So the question... do I just tossed them away or try to open and clear? The 70-210 is a cheap lens, and I don't believe it will be worthy sending it out to clean.

Terrence

Do you have renter's or homeowner's insurance? Check your coverage and see if you can make a claim.

padu

Terrence wrote:

Do you have renter's or homeowner's insurance? Check your coverage and see if you can make a claim.

Just checked... we don't. The only one I have is part of the complex I live in and covers the outside only (?!?!) and now, I was informed, it doesn't even cover earthquakes (in california!!) because premiums skyrocketed after katrina... honestly, I have the impression that almost half of my salary goes into insurance...

wake up call.... time to go shopping for insurance...

rosselliot

padu wrote:

Just checked... we don't. The only one I have is part of the complex I live in and covers the outside only (?!?!) and now, I was informed, it doesn't even cover earthquakes (in california!!) because premiums skyrocketed after katrina... honestly, I have the impression that almost half of my salary goes into insurance...

wake up call.... time to go shopping for insurance...

I'm really sorry about your lenses! I was just thinking about getting insurance on my photography equipment too...

good luck!

- RE

Terrence

Really sorry to hear that. The Man always finds a way to screw the little guy.