Chances of survival of digital camera dunked in sea?

[UnSerpentQuiCourt]

We were at the seaside, dd pushed past me for a cuddle on the rock where I was perched and bag with camera fell into a rock pool. Only the briefest immersion, but definitely wet; the screen misted up. I assume its chances are nil - I have located the same model on amazon for £159 but cannot bring myself to buy it until all hope is lost. Any experiences?

[niceguy2]

The conventional advice in these situations is usually to remove all the bits you can, ie. battery, memory card etc. Stick it in a tub of rice for a few days to allow the rice to absorb the liquid.

Then put it all back together and keep everything crossed!

[UnSerpentQuiCourt]

I thought that the salt water might be fatal, though.

[niceguy2]

It may well be. Only one way to find out though. Depends where the water got and what it damaged. You could be lucky.

[plumviolet]

Sorry its a lost cause im afraid, even if you get the water out with the rice trick the water leaves behind salt crystals that jam everything up... I know it happened to me too. :(

[UnSerpentQuiCourt]

Yes, that's what I thought. The camera shop said it might start again when it was dry, and it might work for a few minutes/days, but that is it. Will now start looking for new camera; maybe waterproof?