Yes, microwaving a DSLR causes it to melt into a horrible mess
Dec 28, 2017
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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I have to admit, “What happens when you microwave a DSLR?” wasn’t a question that ever really entered my head. But when I heard of this video from Daytripper Photo, I had to know the answer. Even though I felt pretty sure I knew what the answer would be. It turned out that my guess was correct. Yes, that’s right, it melts. It turns into a black gooey molten puddle of plastic. But it’s still fun to watch.
The video begins by preparing the microwave, which involves taking a sledgehammer to the glass on front. It makes for easier viewing inside while it’s running. At least, that’s what he said. In reality, it didn’t seem to make much of a difference. Needless to say, you probably shouldn’t try this at home.
With the Nikon D60’s battery removed and an 18-135mm lens attached, the microwave was first run for five minutes. It resulted in a little smoke coming from the microwave, and not much else, really. Until they opened the door and saw this. Just looking a little bit droopy in areas where there isn’t much support, such as the pentamirror and the grip where the big hole is for the battery.
After another five minutes, it was a different story. The microwave billowed smoke upon being opened.
But this just wasn’t enough carnage. Oh, no. So, they let the microwave run for a third time. I think it’s safe to say it was cooked.
As a primarily Nikon shooter, I was a little sad to see this D60’s fate. But it did die an honourable death in the name of science gratuitous entertainment.
I think he’s voided that microwave’s warranty, though.
[via NoFilmSchool]
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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28 responses to “Yes, microwaving a DSLR causes it to melt into a horrible mess”
Why exactly would one do this?
It will also destroy your microwave due to sparking off the metal parts. And if your house doesn’t start on fire, you will be lucky. Promoting this type of thing is wrong. Dangerous behavior leads to serious injuries or even death. Very irresponsible.
not sure if you have noticed, but they couldn’t care less if the microwave was destroyed, they hit it with a hammer before cooking the camera. also, what house on fire? the microwave is in the middle of a field. the grass was not even armed. your analysis of the video is flawed ????
Headline readers be like…
have you seen the video on the brick in the washing machine? this is so irresponsible, most likely breaking the machine, and if doing into the house, damages could have been done to the walls and possibly kill someone. Very irresponsible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq6T5BojXc8
I take it you’ve never watched Mythbusters? They do far worse things, somebody needs to chill.
Haha, quite intense!
I’m surprised to see how much the lens was intact compared to the body.
And yes, drilling a hole in your head causes intensive bleeding and could cause death. Stupid posts are stupid.
I didn’t watch it nor will I ever watch any of these STUPID videos of destroying perfectly good products for clicks. If everybody would just stop watching these videos then they don’t get montetized and they go away.
Why would anyone want to do this?…?
It did dry it out though, so if you drop your expensive dslr in the water, perhaps, just give it short bursts. Say a minute and a half, just check after each go. Oh, just remember to take the battery out, yeah, that should work.
Next up, making you’re camera a bit more compact by putting it in a vise, followed by weatherproofing your camera by dipping it in polyurethane.
Let’s hope 2018 is the year people don’t get triggered anymore.
Why?????
I hope 2018 is the year we all decide to wonder why in the hell we would even try things that sound stupid. -Just Sayin’
Yes, but will it blend?
Why do I wanna do this?
Whilst the answer to “Why?” is clearly to gain more YouTube views, it fills a similar gap in the market to the muppet that Polyfillered his head in a microwave!
I think I’m done with this stupid page
Probably a Nikon.
Sure speaks volumes about the durability of nikkor lenses though….
I need to get a life! Why am I subscribing to this crap?
Why not donate the camera and lens to a high school?
Just going to say that.. So sick of the douchebro mentality of idiots intentionally destroying expensive things for a few You Tube views. WTF… They do it because sites like this get them hundred or thousands of views. Some LESS fortunate kid could have used that to start a career. You call yourself a photography site and yet you promote crap like this. NICE!
Yeah. When I was a kid getting into photography I would have given both my ears for that camera.
I was looking forward to a story of someone accidently nuking their DSLR or simply stupidly trying to warm it from a night out of shooting in Alaska but it was all for the fun of it! Many folks would love to partake in this great hobby or even make a career in photography but can’t afford a camera and this here is what!!?
well i suppose that’s something i can do myself.
thank you diyphotography !
ok, so in case it caught fire, you were going to use water to put out a electrical fire? hmmm….tsk, tsk, tsk.