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Black Panasonic DMC-TZ3 Camera, lost in June

Share Your Story: Camera Lost and Found

From ERNO ROSSI

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Did You Find a Camera? Or Did You Lose a Camera?

Lost, then found

Describe the Camera, Such as Brand/Model/Color.

Black Panasonic DMC-TZ3 digital

When Approximately Was the Camera Found / Lost?

Last year about in June.

Where Exactly Was the Camera Found / Lost?

I nose-dived into the lake with my camera stuffed into my pants pocket.

I've received no help from the company as to how to clear the condensation inside. All that remains of the mist is a tiny spot in the middle of the field of view.

How do I clear it?

Lessons Learned

  • Don't jump into a lake with your camera in your pocket

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

The only advice I can give you for attempting to dry out a camera is to place the camera in a sealable plastic bag with either a silica gel packet or a lot of uncooked white rice for about 24-48 hours. Hopefully one of those substances can draw the moisture out of the camera.

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