so my daughter is at the beach today, and dropped her fairly new digital camera in the sand. She said that the retractable lense is having a hard time opening and closing.Thinking of using compressed air to try to remove the sand, but read this may damage it further. Thinking that she is just screwed. Anyone ever fix this problem?
Im_My_Own_Princess
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honestly, just put it in your purse (or hers) and carry it around for a week or two, the sand will dislodge eventually and you'll be able to use it.. if you set it on a shelf nothing will work and if you use compressed air it could damage the internal components because of the moisture from the air.
Michy2009
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makes sense...thanks
grkbarbie
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vacuum?
Michy2009
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vacuum?
i also read that suggestion on the internet, but they said it was more risky than the canned air and to be careful...but I am thinking it may be the way to go cause of the moisture in the canned air.
Unfortunately, she is going on vacation on Monday, so she needs her camera..I think I am going to tell her to carry it around until like Sat, and then if not we will try the vacuum.
grkbarbie
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oo snappppp u caved inn!! is she in arubaaaa
Michy2009
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oo snappppp u caved inn!! is she in arubaaaa
You got me...yeah I caved in....of all people in the world...FH talked me into letting her go....beleive me I am not happy about her going...but honestly I need a break from her...she is home for 2 more months!!
GR2010
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Is it a Nikon? If you bring it to their offices in Melville and are reallly nice to the guy at the customer service window they might be able to clean it out for you.
Michy2009
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no, think it is a sony, but I will see if there is an office around. thanks.
Im_My_Own_Princess
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no, think it is a sony, but I will see if there is an office around. thanks.
what town are you in? there's cameta cameras in amityville which is well known also labelle cameras in lake grove .. if you go there FM me first, I'll tell you who to talk to and what to tell them
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thanks, that is so nice of you...unfortunately, I live in Westchester, and my daughter is going to aruba monday, so she is going to probably buy a cheap camera for th trip. But, I may fm you if you dont mind, when she gets back and bring it to have them take a look at.
