What to do with flooded gear

A recent flood (caused by operator hastiness) did my Nikon D800 body and 105mm macro lens in. It was in salt water, so both have salt crystals inside them now.

Is there anything I can do with them other than throw them out? Can the lens perhaps be professionally cleaned and the glass salvaged? Or are the electronics screwed?

What about the camera body? Might it still be useful for spare parts?

Your insurance company didn't want them?

Sell them on ebay as is and be honest. You wouldn't want them after there repaired.

What about your housing?

Sadly, I didn't have insurance covering them

Sounds like auctioning them on eBay as is may be the best plan. Thanks!

The housing itself was serviced by Nauticam with all the electronics and o-rings replaced after the flood, so it's good to go.

Keep as a paperweight. It can act as a reminder of the consequences of being hasty.

I once saw a dead SLR where the owner had fitted a battery-operated clock in the lens opening. It looked pretty cool. Expensive for a clock. But cool.....

Maybe try that - and THEN advertise it on eBay. You could make a fortune! "Genuine Nikon D800 clock. Tested at 25m!"

So I agree with Haggis123 - but add a clock in the opening.

A recent flood (caused by operator hastiness) did my Nikon D800 body and 105mm macro lens in. It was in salt water, so both have salt crystals inside them now.

 

Is there anything I can do with them other than throw them out?

Nope. They're dead. All that you can do is spend some more money in your favourite photo store...

... or worse, if you're travelling...

... I know, from bitter experience.