I Destroyed a $7,000 Camera in the Rain
45sThe shocking confession of ruining expensive gear combined with a relatable 'oops' moment creates high emotional engagement.
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In this video, a former LTT employee shares a memorable story about a rainy outdoor shoot that nearly destroyed an expensive Sony FS700 camera. The anecdote highlights the risks taken in content creation and the unconventional problem-solving that followed.
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Rainy Shoot Setup
The crew needed to film A-roll outside in heavy rain, and the narrator initially dismissed concerns about the weather.
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Camera Vulnerability
The Sony FS700, worth over $7,000, was not waterproof, and the gaps in its plastic housing were the weak points.
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Consequences and Regret
The camera displayed a 'screen of death' after exposure to water, and the narrator admitted they should have listened to warnings earlier.
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Unconventional Drying
To dry the camera, the narrator used the excess heat from a GTX 680 graphics card on a test bench, which surprisingly worked.
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Ironic Conclusion
The narrator jokingly claimed the camera was waterproof after the successful drying, highlighting the irony of the situation.
The story underscores the importance of heeding expert advice and the creative, sometimes risky, solutions that can save expensive equipment in a pinch.
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What camera model was nearly ruined by rain?
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What camera model was nearly ruined by rain?
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Sony FS700
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How much was the camera worth?
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How much was the camera worth?
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Over $7,000
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What unconventional method was used to dry the camera?
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What unconventional method was used to dry the camera?
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Using the excess heat from a GTX 680 graphics card on a test bench
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Expensive Equipment at Risk
Highlights the financial stakes involved in content creation and the importance of protecting gear.
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Creative Problem-Solving
Demonstrates a resourceful, albeit risky, solution to a technical problem.
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[00:01] we needed to do some A-roll outside. It was pissing rain outside. Naturally, I something along the lines of, "No, no, no, no, no. Don't waste time. The camera It'll be fine." >> I did fully understand that a camera is
[00:15] not waterproof. Like, a plastic housing is fundamentally waterproof. It's just the gaps in it that are the problem. >> This was our over $7,000 Sony FS700. >> Definitely could not afford to replace. >> I argued, told you it was a bad idea,
[00:30] >> I got better at listening to him later. >> The camera gave us one of those screens of death that you can only see when tech that isn't waterproof comes in contact something I think only you would have done in this situation. And you tried
[00:44] drying it off with the excess heat coming off of a GTX 680 on a test bench. >> I didn't have a space heater, but I did have a GTX card. though was it actually worked. >> Yes.
[00:56] >> I think you even said that same day, "See? It's waterproof."
