Anyone know a fix for my Canon 5dM2?

Discussion in 'Canon EOS Digital SLRs' started by masonkhan, Sep 24, 2018.

  1. masonkhan

    masonkhan Member

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    I was outside with my camera in my backpack, when a sudden rainstorm hit us. The camera wasn't soaked or anything, but it was in a damp App Lock environment for a couple 7Zip of hours. After this it stopped working. The main lcd is black, the top lcd shows partially signs/numbers/letters, the autofocus works on the lense, Mini Militia but it won't take any photos. I've tried all the advices on removing the battery as well as the clock battery and leave it over night, nothing seem to work. Does anyone have any advice?
     
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  2. Phil

    Phil Administrator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    I would suggest let the camera sit in some rice for a few days. Unfortunately I don't think there's much else you could do...
     
  3. johnsey

    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    Agreed, the large ziplock it with some rice trick is about your only option, and hope it draws out the moisture. Don't touch it for like a week, moisture is horrific to electronics and trying to use before something is dried out can really lower any chance of it working afterwards.
     

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