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Help me save my camera from liquid damage after a series of unfortunate/terrible decisions?

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Hi friends! I took my camera to my local Universal Studios park today for fun and made possibly the worst decisions ever that I need help recovering from. First, out of a total panick, I happened to have a can of compressed air in my house, and cleaned my camera by spraying directly at the glass and the mirrors inside. Then, I went to the park and misjudged where to sit at that famous stunt show that's known for drenching people using their jetskis, so my camera -- which isn't waterproof -- got totally soaked. I'm a professional photographer (still new in my career so please bear with me!!) who doesn't make enough to afford regular repairs/ maintenance on my camera, so I'm panicking massively now. What's the best way to store my camera tonight to save it from both the propellant in the air cannister and the water? I have a dry cabinet in my room, should I just stick it in there and hope for the best? With or without my lens on? Is it safe to just leave the camera body exposed with the mirrors and the lens without the back cap on so that the insides can dry out?

Posted Sep 23, 2026, 8:24 AM UTC

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