Camera and salt spray, best way to clean?

[Capt Quirk]

Yeah, the title is pretty explanatory. I was out on a fishing boat for 20 some hours, and while it didn't take any direct hits, we did get a lot of spray. I had the lens on the entire time we were on the boat, so only the outside of the camera was exposed. How should I clean it to prevent problems down the road?

[Capt Quirk]

Well? Any ideas before it rusts?

[Jordan_S]

Don't potatoes absorb sodium? You could slice some up, rub them up and down your camera, and then fry 'em up and enjoy a snack.

[Capt Quirk]

Ok... any other ideas that don't involve getting vegetable juices on the camera?

[Jordan_S]

I was under the impression you were seeking an alternative to taking a rag to it asap.

[Capt Quirk]

Wiped it with a clean cloth, but wasn't sure about using household chemicals. I also wasn't sure if a dry cloth was enough.

[Jordan_S]

How do you know spray did not enter the interior? If you're relying on this cam for work you should get it checked. Even if it was just the outside, a dry cloth isn't going to remove all of the salt. Second to taking it to a pro, I would wipe it down with damp cloths, going one way and only one time, with each cloth only being used for one wipe to avoid spreading the salt.

[Capt Quirk]

Considering the quality of care I got from JVC the last time, I would rather hire a crackhead to service it.

[Jordan_S]

Sandy prefers Panny but is willing to take a look.