HELP!!!...I gots a problem
May 27, 2013 15:44:09 #
THISTLE
Loc: Reidsville NC
Long story short I went out with the wife and dog to take some pics. When I opened the tailgate the dog tried to make a break for it and kicked my NIKON d5100 and my 55 -300 lens to the asphalt. The good news is that the camera body has one of those Silicone body suits, So far, the only problem that I can see is that when I turn the camera off I am still able to observe through the viewfinder. I switched to my 18 -55 lens with the same result.
Do you think that this is going to be a problem. I can't get NIKON Service on the holiday. Thanks for listening......Bill
Do you think that this is going to be a problem. I can't get NIKON Service on the holiday. Thanks for listening......Bill
May 27, 2013 15:52:09 #
Of course you can see through the viewfinder with the camera in the off position. You can with most DSLRs including your D5100. That doesn't mean that the camera is still on. Try turning it on with the lens in place. If it autofocuses then it's working properly. Turn the camera off. If it stops focusing then it's working properly but you'll still be able to look through the lens. Does that help?
May 27, 2013 16:01:02 #
May 27, 2013 16:05:51 #
THISTLE wrote:
Long story short I went out with the wife and dog ... (show quote)
Your body has an OPTICAL viewfinder, you will always be able to see through it so long as you take the lens cap off. If you had an ELECTRONIC viewfinder and could still see through it then you might have a bigger issue.
May 27, 2013 16:35:44 #
THISTLE
Loc: Reidsville NC
I guess I panicked. I started doing things out of sequence. Usually removing the lens cap is the last thing on my list. I checked the pics that I took to check the camera and they appear to be normal (for me) Thanks for restoring my "sanity". BTW The dog is still alive
May 27, 2013 16:38:08 #
Hey! We all panic occasionally. Take a few shots and enjoy the day. Glad you asked.
May 27, 2013 16:41:27 #
THISTLE wrote:
Long story short I went out with the wife and dog to take some pics. When I opened the tailgate the dog tried to make a break for it and kicked my NIKON d5100 and my 55 -300 lens to the asphalt. The good news is that the camera body has one of those Silicone body suits...
That was probably a good investment.
May 27, 2013 20:03:02 #
So glad your camera is ok. Think I need one of those body suits for mine as well.
May 28, 2013 05:47:31 #
Do you think that this is going to be a problem. I can't get NIKON Service on the holiday.
If the camera works ok, then you lucked out just fine. Rather than calling the Nikon Service, I would call the SPCA as soon as possible. Then when the wife protests, get her a cat. Their body weight vs camera weight is less likely to move the camera. Alternate solution, put the wife in back with the camera and the dog up front with you. Mans best friend you know! :lol:
If the camera works, then it works, why be concerned. Surly the camera company, whichever, do drop tests, tailgate to ground is not very far. :thumbup:
If the camera works ok, then you lucked out just fine. Rather than calling the Nikon Service, I would call the SPCA as soon as possible. Then when the wife protests, get her a cat. Their body weight vs camera weight is less likely to move the camera. Alternate solution, put the wife in back with the camera and the dog up front with you. Mans best friend you know! :lol:
If the camera works, then it works, why be concerned. Surly the camera company, whichever, do drop tests, tailgate to ground is not very far. :thumbup:
May 28, 2013 07:10:47 #
dpullum wrote:
Do you think that this is going to be a problem. I... (show quote)
Unless you are parked on a very steep hill..........................
May 28, 2013 07:39:32 #
When in my car I keep my camera and lenses in a heavily padded case - don't take unnecessary risks.
May 28, 2013 07:47:27 #
Want to determine which loves you most? Lock wife and dog in the trunk for 30 minutes, then open up the trunk. Some days I just hate myself!
May 28, 2013 07:52:22 #
PhotoGator
Loc: Florida
THISTLE wrote:
I guess I panicked. I started doing things out of sequence. Usually removing the lens cap is the last thing on my list. I checked the pics that I took to check the camera and they appear to be normal (for me) Thanks for restoring my "sanity". BTW The dog is still alive
Make Hot Dogs for the next outing!
May 28, 2013 08:22:43 #
THISTLE wrote:
I guess I panicked. I started doing things out of sequence. Usually removing the lens cap is the last thing on my list. I checked the pics that I took to check the camera and they appear to be normal (for me) Thanks for restoring my "sanity". BTW The dog is still alive
Happy to see I'm not the only one who discovers a new "feature" about my devices when I have an accident. Glad to hear both camera and dog are well. Happy Shooting!!
May 28, 2013 08:40:05 #
Ah, such simple worries... Back in the film days, I had a camera strap break (they do) and had a Nikon F2 with motor drive and battery pack and lens tumble down a flight of concrete steps.
Chasing down the flight of steps, I saw the removable viewfinder had come off, the battery packs had popped out of their home, battery doors wide open...
I popped the pieces back into place, and, as I confidently expected, fired a couple test shots (wasting film) and went on with my business. No issues.
Olde pro cameras were made to take immense abuse... with digital, we have "dilettante" creeping into DSLR vernacular. It begins with the short life expectancy of the digital shutter. With about a million frames on it, that same olde F2 would bury a brand new DSLR in a shutter torture test.
Sorry for the rant, but a bad headache got me up in the middle of the night.
Chasing down the flight of steps, I saw the removable viewfinder had come off, the battery packs had popped out of their home, battery doors wide open...
I popped the pieces back into place, and, as I confidently expected, fired a couple test shots (wasting film) and went on with my business. No issues.
Olde pro cameras were made to take immense abuse... with digital, we have "dilettante" creeping into DSLR vernacular. It begins with the short life expectancy of the digital shutter. With about a million frames on it, that same olde F2 would bury a brand new DSLR in a shutter torture test.
Sorry for the rant, but a bad headache got me up in the middle of the night.
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