M2 black paint takes a dip in the river

[Muju79]

"I never really understood how people baby things and don't bring their gear in certain conditions or even areas", the photographer said. "I use my ****".

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk1uJJoH19d/?taken-by=johnson167

 

[lynnb]

"miguelrisigil: Thats how you pre-soak film before developing." 😀

 

[Erik van Straten]

This is very good for lubricating the shutter.


Erik.

 

[MaxElmar]

Now we know how some of those black paint M2s acquired the 'patina' that makes them so valuable.

 

[Timmyjoe]

Man, that turns my stomach. Don't trash good equipment 'cause you're careless.

Best,
-Tim

 

[B-9]

Wow...

I have to agree that is just careless!

Best of luck getting all that brown water out of the RF. “Some internal dust”

 

[BLKRCAT]

i'm all for using your gear. No one likes a shelf queen.

But this is abuse.

If resold, it would still fetch a stupid amount too.

 

[Michael Markey]

Saw on your FB feed … pleased it turned out ok and came to no harm.

 

[SimonSawSunlight]

Nick (the guy in the picture) is a beast and so is the camera, as it is apparently working fine. Don't tell people what to do with their stuff, even more so if they use it and use it well.

 

[Sumarongi]

Nick (the guy in the picture) is a beast and so is the camera, as it is apparently working fine. Don't tell people what to do with their stuff, even more so if they use it and use it well.

Wow... Sounds a lot like the guys who threaten anyone who is not a Pro-Choice... 😉

 

[Ko.Fe.]

To me if camera is out of the bag and not on the strap around neck- it is already stupid negligence. I learned it with my M4-2 hard (concrete) way.

But if someone went on kayak and flipped over with film Leica, I understand.

 

[Muju79]

Nick (the guy in the picture) is a beast and so is the camera, as it is apparently working fine. Don't tell people what to do with their stuff, even more so if they use it and use it well.

I think nobody has told anyone how to use their stuff here.
I agree with you that no one can tell me how to use my stuff but I'd be a hypocrite not to admit that it hurts to see a camera that has survived many decades being used in such a careless way, as if it was a disposable piece of crap.

 

[css9450]

Call me crazy, but I think that camera is going to let in water like a leaky boat.

 

[retinax]

Let's give this a practical turn - what's the best course of action if something like this happens, be it negligent or accidental or on purpose? Washing some more with clean or distilled water? I'd sure do that if it was sea water, I guess in the case of muddy fresh water it's debatable? Then disassemble a bit and dry? Would it be worth trying it out or send it for an overhaul straight away?

 

[narsuitus]

I would not even treat my weather resistant Fuji like that.

 

[Huss]

Nick (the guy in the picture) is a beast and so is the camera, as it is apparently working fine..

He is a beast? What does that mean?

 

[John Lawrence]

Did he have a 'fisheye' lens attached??

John

 

[BLKRCAT]

He is a beast? What does that mean?

I think it means he takes a lot of pictures, and I guess they are good.

his IG is here

https://www.instagram.com/nicholasdominictalvola/

 

[Ko.Fe.]

I know him from flickr with younger face and more dalish mustaches. He seems to be better while earlier on the Flickr. IMO.

 

[Sarcophilus Harrisii]

Let's give this a practical turn - what's the best course of action if something like this happens, be it negligent or accidental or on purpose? Washing some more with clean or distilled water? I'd sure do that if it was sea water, I guess in the case of muddy fresh water it's debatable? Then disassemble a bit and dry? Would it be worth trying it out or send it for an overhaul straight away?

If something has been immersed, Ie. not splashed but completely submerged for long enough to let water flood the casings I would recommend rinsing it in clean water several times. I’d certainly open the back to hasten this after first rewinding a film if needed. Obviously you try to avoid getting a camera flooded internally but, if it’s already occurred—clean fresh water is far better than salt, and better than fresh water containing minerals etc. It is not a case of damage prevention, this has already occurred, it’s about harm minimisation. Ingress of water will cause numerous problems in a camera, including demineralised water—however this is potentially less damaging than dirty fresh water, let alone salt water which, realistically, will probably kill most cameras, economically at least, no matter how rapid and diligent any subsequent rinsing might be.