I have a kodak digital camera and I had it in my backpack bag with a icepack .

the camera probably was exposed to moisture, could be a mother board problem, need to have it replace

sure your machine has been exposed to sand and moisture, so this all stuck and short circuit, take it to a technician but I would advise discard

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overexposure generally has to do with internal mechanism. If you have been really hard on the camera or had it bouncing around in a bag or other might have dislodged something. Do not force the lens in and out for that will make matters worse. If you decide to try and take it apart beware of the little tape looking things, those are what hold all the pieces together inside and are practically impossible to replace without the correct tools and expertise.

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water is bad for cameras you can get a new camera just like the one you have now for under $15 on ebay!! :)

Yes, that could cause problems.
I would suggest to sell it on Ebay or some such site for parts or repair, as is.

To fix this one is not worth it, in my opinion.

nothing is going to repair this Damp and moisture is death to digicams But the next camera, and if you like taking photos in the rain invest in a water proof enclosure.

You were camping Huh! In a Tent My guess Damp Damp is the death of digital cameras. Take batteries out. Find a large poly bag- preferably with a snap lock zip type thing- Get hold of some of those little sachets of Silica Gel Or a cloth bag and fill with rice and salt. This will absortb moisture. Pull all in the poly bag somewhere gently warmf or a couple of days. Do Not turn the camera on.

You can take it to a store to send it out for repair but the labour on this could be pricy. You may want to get a quote at least. I am NOT suggesting you should take it apart yourself, and I'm NOT telling you this is safe according to Kodak, but sometimes you can use a few drops (very little) of isopropyl alcohol (only) to help as it is 99% pure, will not cause rust, and evaporates very quickly. You can get it at any drugstore for a couple of dollars. Basicly work the button and wheel again and again with the alcohol. Make sure that you allow evaporation before turning the camera back on.

Hard choices here my friend. Sand in the lens system is bad news.
Jams up the close fitting bits. You basically have two choices. Get the camera repaired or throw it away and buy a new one.

Cost of repair will likely exceed the value of the camera. Perhaps not, but it's a gamble. Generally, just to get the extent of the damage evaluated and an estimate on repairs will cost you many dollars.

Alternatively, IF you are very handy, patient, observant, and have the correct tool, you MIGHT be able to dismantle things enough to do the cleaning yourself, but likely not to work. IF you got some salt contamination in the camera, which can be from just spray and related moisture, delicate electronic parts will be corroded and needing replacement.

Have fun ;' >