"Liquidation"

1. MullinsMedia
   Member

   
   Need some advice here. I was filming some canyoning last week, when a few drops of water hit my VX2100 right around the zoom rocker switch. A few minutes later it started zooming on its own, and a few minutes after that the camera quit altogether. I was hoping that a few days with some silica pouches in the pelican case would dry it out, but nothing. Tried the blow dryer trick too.
   
   Have I done something irrepairable? Any tips for what to do next? I am not close to any decent repair places, so I'm looking for some MacGyver type advice if you have any.
   
   Brian

   Posted 5 years ago #

2. Johnboy
   Member

   
   you already know the answer, check sony's site for a repair center near you, i suspect you have fried a board.
   
   John

   Posted 5 years ago #

3. Nove
   Member

   
   If any electronic device gets wet, the first response is always TURN IT OFF. Then, let it set for a day or two with airflow on it. THEN you can turn it back on to test it out. I agree that you probably shorted out a circuit or three.

   Posted 5 years ago #

4. MullinsMedia
   Member

   
   So little water hit the camera, the thought of turning it off never crossed my mind. Stupid, I know. I ended up sending it to http://www.avrepair.com and Cameron replaced the switch block (zoom and power), the dc jack and battery terminal, reel tables, pinch, idler and a spring. He did a great job (including a thorough and needed cleaning) and I'm back in business.

   Posted 5 years ago #

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