Do this immediately
Switch the camera off straight away and remove the battery — leaving power connected while wet is what causes lasting corrosion and short circuits. Remove the memory card and lens too, and pour out any standing water.
Wipe the outside dry and keep the camera in a cool, dry place. The faster it's opened, cleaned and dried professionally, the better the outcome — corrosion starts within hours, especially with salt water or sugary drinks.
What to avoid
Don't switch it on to 'test' it — that's the most common way a recoverable camera is lost. Don't charge it. The rice trick does little for the internals and can leave dust and starch inside; it's not a substitute for proper cleaning.
Get it to a workshop quickly. We can open, clean and dry the internals, treat corrosion, and tell you honestly what's recoverable.
If your camera gets wet:
- Power off and remove the battery immediately
- Remove the card and lens; pour out standing water
- Do NOT switch it on or charge it to test
- Keep it cool and dry; skip the rice
- Get it to a workshop as fast as possible