My 430ex + yongnuo transmitter just took a bath..

I was at the park this evening photographing an engagement session when I very stupidly placed my lightstand + umbrella + 430ex near to the water. One gust of wind when I went to change the lens up and into the water it went. It was submerged for about 5 seconds before I scooped it up. I had a laugh with the couple and simply started using my backup flash. In terms of the one that took a bath, I turned it off, took the batteries out and just put it in my bag. I did the same with the yongnuo transmitter that it was attached to.

My question: what should I do to give the flash and / or transmitter the best chance of survival ?

Put them both inside a plastic bag with rice. This has saved many of my electronic devices including my sons almost new I phone.

Thanks Ron. Would you open the battery doors or even go further and disassemble ?

I would not open the battery compartment unless you can make sure the rice does not end up in the compartment. No need to disassemble. The rice soaks up the excess. Just make sure you get as much of the excess water cleaned up before putting it all in rice. I would leave it there for a few days before you try it out.

You could always open the battery door and then put the flash inside a sock or something to keep the rice out.

I even thought about maybe stuffing the battery compartment with rolled tissue to keep the rice out of the gaps. The only thing I would worry about is rice getting into a gap and causing its own problems after everything is dried out.

Do not put them inside anything. Why contain the moisture inside a moisture barrier with your flash?

1) Assuming the water was relatively clean and not salt water, remove the batteries and tape open the battery doors.

2) Drain any water from the flash and radio receiver.

3) Place the flash and radio receiver in an open area and place a fan on them. Increase the air flow over the flash and radio receiver, do not restrict it. Water evaporates fastest with INCREASED air flow.

4) Change the orientation of the flash and radio receiver from time to time.

5) Do this for at least 2 days, longer if you do not need the gear.

6) Replace the batteries and things will likely be fine.

Enjoy! Lon