Dropped camera in the lake

(needwake) · (needwake) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 10-22-2007, 8:10 AM

I lost my camera in the lake on the weekend. I was thinking of diving down this afternoon to see if I could find it. Do you think the pictures will still be okay on the SD card? or am I wasting my time?

(helix_rider) · (helix_rider) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 10-22-2007, 11:07 AM

Ouch. If I had to bet, I'd say the pics would be fine on the SD card, but are they really worth it...my guess is your water is cold and dark by now...and currents may have moved your camera far from the 'drop in' spot.

kc700 10-22-2007, 11:31 AM

oh boy, cameras in lakes....brings back some fond memories. now light meters in lakes......thats something i know a thing or two about...cervenka? care to comment.

(needwake) · (needwake) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 10-22-2007, 11:51 AM

FOUND THE CAMERA! My buddy has dive gear and spend about 1/2 hour around the area I thought it was. He said it was pure luck that he spotted it through all the mud and weeds. Now I hope that the pictures are okay.

(scott_a) · (scott_a) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 10-22-2007, 2:59 PM

When did Dave toss a light meter into the water?

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 10-22-2007, 5:09 PM

I had a CF card go through both the washer and dryer in my pocket and both the card and the images on it were fine.

(bakes5) · (bakes5) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 10-22-2007, 6:10 PM

Those cards are pretty tough. Check out this link

http://news.digitaltrends.com/news/story/5140/blast_destroys_camera_flash_card_survives

Later

Bakes

(cali_rider) · (cali_rider) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 10-22-2007, 11:28 PM

Did anyone see the special features on i think running with sissors? Justin Drops his Arri s?

(dcervenka) · (dcervenka) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 10-23-2007, 12:33 AM

Yeah, as long as it's Kyle's light meter.. He's always trying to get the same shots. Without it, he is dead in the water.. Now was that f2.8 or f11 I was suppose to be shooting at?

I had a PC-101 go swimming with the fish @ the delta once. You're lucky you were able to recover your camera!

Only word of advise. Schedule your camera gear separately on your renters/home insurance so that it's fully covered regardless.