cjbryant Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I need some help or suggestions. I recently dropped my 70-200 L IS into a poolwith my 20d attached. The lens does not seem to work. The 20d works fine after Idried it out, however the lens does not work for some reason. All the rings turnas they should. I can use it in manual, just cant use the AF or IS. Has anyone else had this happen before? Do you know if it can be fixed andapproximately how much will it cost? I have not tried to contact Canon just yet,I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with this. Any information would begreatly appreciated. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_k__north_carolina_ Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 DO NOT WAIT. Send it to Canon immedately. The longer you wait the more damage can occur. Send the 20D with it. You don't know if there is water damage inside that may cause bigger headaches later on. You have too much $$$$ invested it this equipment to take a chance. Good Luck. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitmstr Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Was the camera ON when you dropped it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_chappell Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 You may have water damage, as others suggest, You may also have some bent bayonet lugs on the lens, which can allow enough wobble to decouple the electrical connections between camera and lens. This happened to me once. It can be 'conclusive' or intermittent, depending on how you hold the camera. I agree: send it in for service immediately, with the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve santikarn Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 How long did it stay under the water for? I'm surprised that your 20D is still working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I'd say it's hosed in the long run as everything electronic and mechanical will have to be replaced. Hopefully you bought it with a credit card that covers accidental lost and damage. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_doty Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Send both your lens and 20D to Canon NOW! Don't wait. If they can fix your lens, it will be expensive. Ask for an estimate before they fix it. Your 20D can develop corrosion problems down the road, even if it is working now. Sorry about the awful experience. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_robinson2 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 How dumb can one be to ask this of a bunch of people on the internet rather than going to a repairman or calling Canon repair and service department? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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