Ok, it was a bad idea to take both my video cam and still (digital) cam
on that little boat. They both got dunked in the lake, and both still
work after they were literally hung on the clothesline to dry.

The problem: both video & still cam's still work but they now take
lousy pictures/video, low resolution, colors washed out. It seems to me
that if the "retnia" - whatever it's called - could be replaced they'd
be back to par, as the rest of both camera's seem to work perfectly.
Any idea's if this can be done cost-effectively?

Live & learn...

I am sure your photo equipment got water in to the optics. Even when
dry, there would be some residue. The fix would be a complete
dissambly, cleaning, and then a complete calibtration. I would also
include the proper cleaning of the circuit boards as well.

If you are not experienced at this, and are probably not set up to do
this type of work, you will most likely have to give out the units for
service. I would suspect the cost for this job to be high.

When you buy your new cameras, make sure you get ones that can have an
optional water-proof housing. This way you can get them wet.

Most electronic equipment of any kind is damaged at the beach or out on
a boat. On some occasion, during a rain storm.

I have to say, "That was a very expensive boat ride!".



Jerry G.


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Paul wrote:

Ok, it was a bad idea to take both my video cam and still (digital) cam
on that little boat. They both got dunked in the lake, and both still
work after they were literally hung on the clothesline to dry.

The problem: both video & still cam's still work but they now take
lousy pictures/video, low resolution, colors washed out. It seems to me
that if the "retnia" - whatever it's called - could be replaced they'd
be back to par, as the rest of both camera's seem to work perfectly.
Any idea's if this can be done cost-effectively?

Live & learn...

Probably not. The last time I inquired about replacement parts for a
Sony HandyCam that had a similar problem - water damaged CMOS sensor -
the cost for that part alone was over $250.00

Rick