I've drowned my new camera - can I avoid having to buy a new one?

Sponge

A repair might be worth it.

Canon have fixed price servicing and it might qualify. It might cost the same as your excess, but you'll be without a claim on your file.

Equaliser123

Zandoni wrote: »

Does your credit card cover you for accidental damage, some do.

Definitely worth exploring. Mine has 90 days accidental cover.

DVardysShadow

It is salt water, so the salt must be removed first. Try these 2 in the order given.

eamon wrote: »

Since you fear the worst already. Remove the battery's, take the camera apart and rinse the parts out in clean tap water. Follow the tips above for drying the component parts, reassemble the camera, insert the battery's power up and see if it works. You never know.

Browntoa wrote: »

bag of rice, place camera inside, leave for a few days (remove battery if its removable)

if REALLY lucky it will suck all the moisture out