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Camera fell into water...HELP?

It's a Nikon D50, was sitting on a tripod too close to a stream when a gust of wind knocked it over and it fell into a stream. It was only in for about a second and I'm not worried about the memory card or battery - they're fine. I'm worried that the camera body is ruined...what can I do? I've already taken off the lens and removed the battery and memory card..any suggestions?
Thanks

Take it straight to a Nikon Dealer, they have in the past been able to resurrected waterlogged cameras but this is only in a few instances.
The reality is that the water will or has corroded the fine electronic circuit boards virtually rendering the camera useless. Sorry about this but Water and Electronics do not mix.
As for the lens it will need cleaning and drying ASAP so that mould or fungus does not form or any mechanical parts do not seize up.
Good Luck.

as the previous person mentioned, take it to a dealer ASAP. Do not turn the camera on until you have blow dried on low setting or cool air for at least an hour. you will get corrosion in the future.

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