Is a digital camera that was completely engulfed in Pepsi repairable?

A few hours ago, my digital camera (Olympus D-575 Zoom) was completely engulfed in Pepsi. Now it is completely dead. My dad keeps trying to convince me that it can be fixed, but I choose to think otherwise. Everywhere I looked, said that pop is probably the worst thing to spill on a camera and if it is even repairable, it's going to be expensive. And most outdated cameras will be even more expensive, and my camera is pretty outdated. Well, anyway, I was wondering if anyone has experienced something like this and can give me some advice.

I'd really want a new camera, anyway, but we'll see.

A few hours ago, my digital camera (Olympus D-575 Zoom) was completely engulfed in Pepsi. Now it is completely dead. My dad keeps trying to convince me that it can be fixed, but I choose to think otherwise. Everywhere I looked, said that pop is probably the worst thing to spill on a camera and if it is even repairable, it's going to be expensive. And most outdated cameras will be even more expensive, and my camera is pretty outdated. Well, anyway, I was wondering if anyone has experienced something like this and can give me some advice.

I'd really want a new camera, anyway, but we'll see.



*The camera was on a shelf above a table. There was a cup of Pepsi on the table. My cat jumped on the shelf and knocked the camera down-- guess where it landed?

try this
Remove the battery; wash completely with clean water dry it for say 12 hrs and than try.

Try this soak it in alcohol...then place it in a towel..securley..then use the towel to create centrifical force..repeat..
\the pepsi is an acid however a salvage might work, think like a crack head or a junkie...
the camara looks ok right? thats 1/2 the battle the second half is the undo...ive outlined the undo try it lemme know

chances are it will cost more to repair than it would be to buy a new one. the acid in the pepsi has probably already done significant damage to CCD, memory, and circuits.

In order to fix the camera, it would likely have to be completely dismantled, cleaned, and then re-assembled. And then it may still not work, which would mean testing each circuit board, and the mechanical and electrical components to replace the faulty ones. So the short answer is yes, but it's going to be expensive.

I have to wonder: how did it become "engulfed" in Pepsi? It seems to me that would be a deliberate act.

My advice: start drinking Aquafina, and keep it away from sensitive electronics.

Pepsi is extremely corrosive. Not only that, but it is very difficult to remove from all the parts of the camera. Even if all the electronics are perfectly fine (best case senario) the amount of labor will be expensive.

You're looking to spend at least $150 - $240 for repairs like that. I'm not even sure anyone would give it a try knowing that it was pepsi and that it was completely submerged.

OUCH! Okay - I was at a club as a photographer, drinking my drink, and then some nitwit bumps into my drink that I was holding in front of my camera, and guess where the splash landed - yep thats right - and awhole lot too! UGH! i had to turn my camera off right away, and I put it away to party the rest of the night, since my $2500 setup seemed to have gotten toasted.

I went home, ripped it open and cleaned out the leakage that got within. I let it dry and boom, my 30D is still working! woot woot! =)

There's no point in worrying about it too much, because the camera is dead...and there's no point in trying to get it fixed, because a new camera will be much cheaper.
I think your cat did you a favour. It was hinting that you need a new camera. lol
In future, if you can't give up the Pepsi (or the cat)...then try to keep the camera in a safe place.

Or you could always buy the Waterproof (up to 10 ft) and Shockproof (up to 5 ft)...Olympus 720 SW, even though it wouldn't be my choice of camera.
good luck