like when you leave your brand new camera in the backyard for two days...in the rain.
Let me start from the beginning. We bought a Canon Rebel a little over a month ago. I've been using it all over and around the house. Friday morning I made a quick look around for the camera and immediately remembered where I'd left it. I brought it inside and, as one would expect, the lenses were completely spotted with water. The camera turned on but would not focus. Another troubling sign- water dripping out the side of the lens. I'm somewhat of a realist so I told myself it was drenched and ruined and I resolved to move on and not let it ruin the day for myself and the kids. It wasn't until I had the chance to tell a friend what had happened that I found myself bawling. Funny how that happens.
Anyway, the one and only recommendation was to air it out. I removed the battery and the memory card and dried it out. I also wiped down different parts & switched it off and on several times which I understand you're not supposed to do. I'm impatient. And despite that I'm happy to report that the camera's actually working! It's a little quirky and still a little spotted and, although I still don't know much about this camera, I can tell you it's definitely taking pictures.
And this is the boy who is the reason I had the camera in the backyard.