I dropped my camera in the water

[T5_X]

I was getting a pic of my friend landing a fish while wading in the bow river but I slipped and my camera went under with me. It does not work now. Does anyone know how water breaks digital cameras and if its a cheap or expensive fix or just a write off? Thanks

[benyl]

most electronics need a few days to dry out. But if you tried it before it dried out, or if it was on when you put it in the water, you may have created a short that fried something. It could be anything. I would bet that you would have to take it apart to find out. What I would be worried about is the CCD sensor... I am sure it doesn't take well to water.

What kind of camera is it? If it is a Canon, take it into the service centre that we have right here in Calgary.

[T5_X]

its a canon, where is the service center?

[Kona9]

I just got the call from Alberta camera repair for when I went in the water accidentally (drunk as hell) . "It is un-economically repairable" said the receptionist. They charge $12.78 if you chose to not get it fixed. They waved that charge as my camera is about as usefull to me as a sewn shut vag.............. well you know!!
Time for a new camera I guess.

[benyl]

try calling one both of these to see which one it is. I have not been there myself, just told that we have one in Calgary.

http://yp3.superpages.ca/listings.phtml?CID=0F423F1869F&AL=&T=calgary&N=canon&PG=L&STYPE=S&R=N&SRC=mytelus&S=AB&NA=&PM=00000008&LC=3&PI=1&MC=1&CB=&PP=

[Kobe]

Had a Fuji 201, got some snow on it, CCD broke, was gunna be 500 to fix a 100$ camera hahah