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What can be done if you drop digital camera in water?

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Dry it out as quickly and thoroughly as possible, consider using alcohol to dissolve the water and dry out quicker. Take as much apart as possible and dry all interior surfaces.

Give the camera to a professional for repair.

Do not attempt to turn it on. Remove the battery and memory card and anything else that can be removed. Open anything that can be opened to allow air to pass through it and set it by a fan for a steady breeze for a couple days. When you feel it is thoroughly dry, let it dry a little longer, then put the stuff back in it and hope it turns on and functions properly. A good way to avoid this is to buy a camera that is waterproof. They are the same price as most that aren't waterproof. Check out the best one here: http://hubpages.com/hub/Best-Waterproof-Digital-Camera

Assuming the camera is worth saving, there is another school of thought and is one that I would follow if I could get the camera to a repair shop within 24 hours. I would remove batteries as noted, then keep it in a container of water and transport it to the shop. They have the best chance of drying it out and preventing rust/corrosion from getting started. You have little chance of getting all the moisture out without taking it apart.

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