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Oh hey, Round 2! PLEASE READ EVERY WORD OF THIS LISTING.

So I barrel rolled in the waves in the sea in December '23 with both my Sony A7iii's and lenses. It was the greatest. ????

This $1 reserve auction is for 1 Sony A7iii that fared the worst, seems to be working today but not every day, and WITH DEFINITE QUIRKS and a Sony G Master 85mm lens that does not turn on properly - it makes the whirring starter motor sound (I imagine that's what it is) and does not stop. THESE HAVE BEEN IN THE OCEAN.

This A7iii has not been looked over by a professional. I have turned it on maybe 20 times and taken some photos with it but haven't tested it on a shoot or a great length or anything like that. This one hasn't turned on every time. The exposure compensation dial does not work - I have programmed it into the function menu for easy access and this does work. There is a bit of corrosion/rust SD card door hinges/battery space.

Camera seems to reset itself some of the time on turning on when left without battery for a while. The LCD screen on the back does NOT work. The e viewfinder DOES work. Auto focus does not work (tho may sometimes?).

I have taken a few RAW images and a short video with this camera and lens since the incident.
Final photo of the leaf is with this camera but not this lens. Everything else, I'm unsure about. Lens is the beautiful 85mm GM but whirrs on start up - VERY occasionally has become functional and may possibly be fixable? No idea. There is a tiny scratch on the front element - this has been there since the day I bought it and tried to put the wrong lens cap on it hahaha - has not affected use or images at all. There is sand grinding in the turnable focus/aperture rings on this lens.

This auction is strictly AS IS and no refunds will be given for the condition or function. I haven't tested every function. By bidding, you accept this.
HEY, THIS FELL IN THE OCEAN, OK? It's been in the sea.

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Condition:
Used

Shipping & pick-up options

Destination & description Price
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Pick-up available from Motueka, Nelson Bays Free

Payment Options

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Questions & Answers (5)

  • So has this been exposed to any water?? Ha ha ha na sorry I couldn't help myself question is how long ago as in how long has the corrosion process been given to attack? Maybe when you do it again it'll be well worth to counter the highly corrosive water but immediately removing the battery and rinse in fresh water as to minimise the corrosion effects of salt water also salt water with voltage is worse d******1 (231)11:52 pm, Thu, 2 May Hahaha guess what? This camera has been inside the ocean, under the sea and possibly rubbed with sprats. Yes, all good advice, I was totally in shock though. Next time 100% I'll do that and wear a wetsuit. It was the 14th of December I think, so 5 months ish. mamapossum (898) • Thursday, 2 May 2024
  • Did you purchase both in NZ? and Do you have the original box and acessories? k*******z (33)01:16 am, Fri, 3 May Both purchased at Auckland Camera Centre, I do have the OG boxes and some accessories . The boxes are in mint condition hahaha the gear is absolutely not. mamapossum (898) • Friday, 3 May 2024
  • Also was the camera fully submerged in the ocean? k*******z (33)01:22 am, Fri, 3 May Yes. And rolled. Definitely. mamapossum (898) • Friday, 3 May 2024
  • Lol Ouch well marinated then ok fair enough 👍 d******1 (231)12:48 pm, Fri, 3 May Hah, yes, probably in the water for roughly 30 seconds, I'd say. I might have been dramatic before, no sprats to my knowledge. 😅 mamapossum (898) • Friday, 3 May 2024
  • Did you send it to repair centre for enquiry about the fault? Cheers c******n (22)10:27 am, Wed, 8 May No, I haven't. So no idea if anything is fixable. mamapossum (898) • Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Sony A7iii + Sony G Master 85mm Lens $1 RESERVE

FELL IN THE OCEAN - WATER DAMAGED

Closed: Sun 12th May, 6:15pm

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Final bid

$695.00

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