DVX soaked in beer: zoom got sticky

[Tersites]

After almost 2 years of hassle-free usage I actually managed to spill half a glass of beer-lemonade mix (called "Radler" in Germany) over my trusty DVX100AE. I cleaned up the mess and everything still seemed to be working. The next day I noticed the zoom ring had become sticky, exhibiting much more friction than normally. The zoom motor is having a hard time turning the ring, the zoom motion being sluggish.
I'm going to have to take it to service soon, only that I need it for a job next weekend.
Anyone have an idea as to how much it will cost approx. to have the lens/zoom mechanism disassambled and cleaned? Do you think I need to have parts replaced?

And please don't bash me for spilling the drink over the camera. It was NOT intentional!

[Blaine]

After almost 2 years of hassle-free usage I actually managed to spill half a glass of beer-lemonade mix (called "Radler" in Germany) over my trusty DVX100AE. I cleaned up the mess and everything still seemed to be working. The next day I noticed the zoom ring had become sticky, exhibiting much more friction than normally. The zoom motor is having a hard time turning the ring, the zoom motion being sluggish.
I'm going to have to take it to service soon, only that I need it for a job next weekend.
Anyone have an idea as to how much it will cost approx. to have the lens/zoom mechanism disassambled and cleaned? Do you think I need to have parts replaced?

And please don't bash me for spilling the drink over the camera. It was NOT intentional!
Oh, the humanity!!!

[HorseFilms]

That sounds like something I'd do. Good luck, man.

[Blaine]

That sounds like something I'd do. Good luck, man.
You're just saying that to make him feel better. #1. You'd never put lemonade in your beer, and #2. You'd NEVER spill a beer. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[HorseFilms]

You're just saying that to make him feel better. #1. You'd never put lemonade in your beer, and #2. You'd NEVER spill a beer. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Alright, you caught me.:) You know me well. I once fell down a flight of stairs and didn't spill my drink.:beer:

[Tersites]

I'm starting to enjoy this thread :-)
However I'm not here to discuss whether you agree about mixing beer with lemonade or whether one should spill liquid over a camera. And by the way: WHO started pouring chillie, cheese and ranch dressing on top of french fries? The Germans?

[HorseFilms]

Sorry, man. I wouldn't think you'd need any parts replaced, but a nice cleaning by a professional would be a good thing. I don't know how expensive it's going to be for ya.

[krick]

mixing beer with lemonade...:huh: What about ice in your glass of wine ? ;-)

and spill liquid over a camera...:banned: Outch !!!


Sorry about that... :beer:

CAn't you do it your self ? Do you have a warranty ? The problem is they gonna keep the camera for 3 weeks I think...:violin: