topic Re: water damage in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS rebel T6 water damage

jaydatop — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:10:06 GMT

my canon EOS rebel T6 got wet because I accidentally left my sunroof open during a storm. I have soaked in rice, but I thought it was too late. I also charged the battery. How do I go about fixing it?

Re: water damage

deebatman316 — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:05:27 GMT

Once a camera has water damage it’s done. You’re better off upgrading to an EOS R series camera instead. It would not be worth it to repair it will exceed the cost of replacement.

Re: EOS rebel T6 water damage

Waddizzle — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:19:31 GMT

Sorry to hear about your accident. I agree with Demetrius. Water damage usually means a total loss for the camera. Ditto for any lens that was attached.

The damage might be covered by an auto or home insurance policy. But value of the camera is probably less than the deductible and not worth the risk of rising premiums.

I would recommend the R50 and a camera bag.

Re: EOS rebel T6 water damage

Tintype_18 — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:05:01 GMT

Rice will only remove a small amount of moisture. Camera is toast. As mentioned, check with your insurance agent and go mirrorless.

Re: EOS rebel T6 water damage

AndyMc — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:16:54 GMT

If you want Canon to repair it, you get the process started at: https://www.usa.canon.com/support/service-and-repair/repair

Re: EOS rebel T6 water damage

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:51:54 GMT

@jaydatop wrote:

my canon EOS rebel T6 got wet because I accidentally left my sunroof open during a storm. I have soaked in rice, but I thought it was too late. I also charged the battery. How do I go about fixing it?

Keh Camera has an Excellent rated body for ~$200. This would be your least expensive option.
If your budget allows consider an R series upgrade.

Re: EOS rebel T6 water damage

LeeP — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:20:58 GMT

It will probably make more sense to get a mirrorless body and adapter. I bought an R100 because it was so cheap for a back-up, emergency body and have come to really enjoy it. It's a tremendous camera. The R50 gives you a few more features. Canon has an R body for every pocketbook. If the insurance gives you a payout, go shopping for a new camera.