Ashland Posted December 14, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 14, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everybody, New to the forum but have browsed for a few months now. I really screwed up today. So I had my Q in my messenger bag and placed a bottle of water along side it. Next thing I know I feel water running down my pant leg and notice its coming from my bag. I take the Q out and its clear the bottle emptied next to it however It didn't seem to get very wet as most of the body was dry. This was until I checked the viewfinder and specs of water were appearing around the rubber part when i turned it upside down. I definitely have water damage. This happened this morning and the camera won't turn on. After only having it for a few months and saving up for what seemed a lifetime, I just had to share this with you all as I think I might be the first person to destroy their Q, this is a terrible feeling, please be careful with your camera Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest )-( Posted December 14, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 14, 2016 Put it in a sealed tupperware box with some uncooked rice asap. Don't try turning it on again for at least 48 hours. It might still recover, I've done this with phones before. Sorry for your bad luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted December 14, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Also open the battery compartment and remove the battery and memory card. Leave all compartment access flaps open. I would just leave it next to an open window if you are in a dry climate, but the rice and container thing may be on point. Good luck! J Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited December 14, 2016 by Mute-on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlep Posted December 14, 2016 Share #4 Posted December 14, 2016 Send it to Leica for a checkup and a estimate on repair. I dropped my Q in the ground two days after i bought it rendering the camera useless. Leica repaired it for free for me. You might not be that lucky, but it never hurts to ask what it would cost, and then contact you insurance company to see if your insurance might cover the cost. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 14, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 14, 2016 Hi everybody, New to the forum but have browsed for a few months now. I really screwed up today. So I had my Q in my messenger bag and placed a bottle of water along side it. Next thing I know I feel water running down my pant leg and notice its coming from my bag. I take the Q out and its clear the bottle emptied next to it however It didn't seem to get very wet as most of the body was dry. This was until I checked the viewfinder and specs of water were appearing around the rubber part when i turned it upside down. I definitely have water damage. This happened this morning and the camera won't turn on. After only having it for a few months and saving up for what seemed a lifetime, I just had to share this with you all as I think I might be the first person to destroy their Q, this is a terrible feeling, please be careful with your camera As well as the suggestions above, if you paid (even partly) for your Q by credit card it may be covered under the card insurance for accidental damage. Get out your T&C's and check! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 14, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 14, 2016 Hi everybody, New to the forum but have browsed for a few months now. I really screwed up today. So I had my Q in my messenger bag and placed a bottle of water along side it. Next thing I know I feel water running down my pant leg and notice its coming from my bag. I take the Q out and its clear the bottle emptied next to it however It didn't seem to get very wet as most of the body was dry. This was until I checked the viewfinder and specs of water were appearing around the rubber part when i turned it upside down. I definitely have water damage. This happened this morning and the camera won't turn on. After only having it for a few months and saving up for what seemed a lifetime, I just had to share this with you all as I think I might be the first person to destroy their Q, this is a terrible feeling, please be careful with your camera CC insurance or Home Owners insurance.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted December 14, 2016 Share #7 Posted December 14, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very sorry to hear of your bad experience. It sure points out that water has no place in the same bag as the camera. We all need to keep that in mind and learn from your misfortune. The rice or a dessicant is the right approach. It may be all you need to do. Unless it's perfect afterwards, I'd have it checked by Leica service. The sooner, the better so you can get back to taking great photos. Good luck. Let us know how it unfolds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwarren Posted December 14, 2016 Share #8 Posted December 14, 2016 Just repeating for emphasis...the rice thing really does work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted December 15, 2016 Since I posted this I did place it in a ziplock bag with rice, we'll see if it turns on in a day or two. Unfortunately I rent with no renters insurance and my card doesn't cover it. Anybody know what kind of price I should expect to get quoted if it got fried? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindstrom Posted December 15, 2016 Share #10 Posted December 15, 2016 That's pretty much impossible to say as it totally depends on what's fried. Could be anything from couple of hundred cla like cost to something that can't be fixed. Even if does turn on & function in few days, do send it to Leica for repair. They can use ultrasonic wash etc techniques on it to prevent future corrosion. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
@McLeica Posted December 15, 2016 Share #11 Posted December 15, 2016 I feel for you. I came very close to this with a leaky bottle of whiskey in the back of the car. I now have an A&A bag that smells sweetly of a bottle of Bowmore. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted December 15, 2016 Share #12 Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Since I posted this I did place it in a ziplock bag with rice, we'll see if it turns on in a day or two. Unfortunately I rent with no renters insurance and my card doesn't cover it. Anybody know what kind of price I should expect to get quoted if it got fried?In the U.K.,I'd be surprised if any rental company would allow their goods to be taken away without Cover for total loss being in place. Premium usually paid by the owner or renter, but the terms of the insurance specifically worded to match a rental contract. How are you going to return the full value of the camera to the owner? Are you expected to do so? How long is your rental period and do the rental payments cover the full value of the camera. Was insurance optional? I'm not being critical I'm being curious, and I empathise with you, but the whole arrangement does appear misguided. If you dry it out and it becomes fully operational, will you tell the owner what happened? Just interested....... Later::: I just re-read your post. You saved up for this camera, so why is it rented. It seems that you own it. . It must be a rather different type of purchase/rental/ownership in the USA. Later 2:::: Maybe the terminology is creating confusion. You don't rent the camera, you rent your accommodation. Am I right? Edited December 15, 2016 by lucerne Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted December 15, 2016 Share #13 Posted December 15, 2016 In the U.K.,I'd be surprised if any rental company would allow their goods to be taken away without Cover for total loss being in place. Premium usually paid by the owner or renter, but the terms of the insurance specifically worded to match a rental contract. How are you going to return the full value of the camera to the owner? Are you expected to do so? How long is your rental period and do the rental payments cover the full value of the camera. Was insurance optional? I'm not being critical I'm being curious, and I empathise with you, but the whole arrangement does appear misguided. If you dry it out and it becomes fully operational, will you tell the owner what happened? Just interested....... Later::: I just re-read your post. You saved up for this camera, so why is it rented. It seems that you own it. . It must be a rather different type of purchase/rental/ownership in the USA. Later 2:::: Maybe the terminology is creating confusion. You don't rent the camera, you rent your accommodation. Am I right? I feel you should receive proper recognition for getting there in the end, like one of those shiny blankets they throw over marathon runners when they cross the finish line... :-) 8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlmuck Posted December 16, 2016 Share #14 Posted December 16, 2016 Put it in a sealed tupperware box with some uncooked rice asap. Don't try turning it on again for at least 48 hours. It might still recover, I've done this with phones before. Sorry for your bad luck. Don't bother with rice, it doesn't work. Get all those silica packs from when you got electronics, cameras, lenses, put them all in a ziplock with the camera, cross your fingers and hope it comes back to life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted December 16, 2016 Share #15 Posted December 16, 2016 If it's not working by now, a trip to Leica Service is the only recourse available. Water damage should always be taken care of as quickly as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucena Posted December 16, 2016 Share #16 Posted December 16, 2016 Had same with a new compact lumix panasonic in 2009, well it fell down in a pond... I took it straight away to the shop and they got it repaired...it costed about 200euros...well it was not a very expensive cam.... I should not try anything else than run to Leica. Keep us informed and...dont be despaired, there must be a solution... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted December 21, 2016 In the U.K.,I'd be surprised if any rental company would allow their goods to be taken away without Cover for total loss being in place. Premium usually paid by the owner or renter, but the terms of the insurance specifically worded to match a rental contract. How are you going to return the full value of the camera to the owner? Are you expected to do so? How long is your rental period and do the rental payments cover the full value of the camera. Was insurance optional? I'm not being critical I'm being curious, and I empathise with you, but the whole arrangement does appear misguided. If you dry it out and it becomes fully operational, will you tell the owner what happened? Just interested....... Later::: I just re-read your post. You saved up for this camera, so why is it rented. It seems that you own it. . It must be a rather different type of purchase/rental/ownership in the USA. Later 2:::: Maybe the terminology is creating confusion. You don't rent the camera, you rent your accommodation. Am I right? Sorry for my wording, I rent my flat, not my camera. Update: I sent my Q to Leica on the 15th so now it's the waiting game to hear what the damage really is...I've been so uninspired to shoot lately, I sold most of my previous camera gear to purchase the Q and now I'm stuck with a point and shoot Sony RX100M4 lol....It's painful having to use that as my primary camera right now...I might have to invest in something better in the meantime. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted December 21, 2016 Share #18 Posted December 21, 2016 I still have my Sony RX100 II and use it when hiking or when I don't want to risk damaging the Q. Great little camera, but not a Q. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted December 21, 2016 Share #19 Posted December 21, 2016 i feel horrible for you. Not that this is any consolation - but your experience is not uncommon and reminded me of what happened to my about 10 years ago. I was commuting on the commuter rail system and put my coffee mug (it was about 1/2 full) into my canvas bag to take a phone call or some other reason-- along with it was my laptop. . . . well my laptop fried and my canvas bag developed a large coffee stain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted December 22, 2016 Share #20 Posted December 22, 2016 Sorry for my wording, I rent my flat, not my camera. Update: I sent my Q to Leica on the 15th so now it's the waiting game to hear what the damage really is...I've been so uninspired to shoot lately, I sold most of my previous camera gear to purchase the Q and now I'm stuck with a point and shoot Sony RX100M4 lol....It's painful having to use that as my primary camera right now...I might have to invest in something better in the meantime. Perhaps consider a pre-owned X Vario, X 113 or Leica T and a lens. None is a Q, but each of them can produce some really stunning images. Suggestion: look at the T or X forum for some of the wonderful photos taken by each of these options. And, in the case of the X Vario or the T (now, TL) you will have the option of variable lenses. They are great alternatives, and quite complementary to the Q. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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