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On Dropping My Canon SX50IS on Two Occasions
Dec 20, 2014 13:24:36 #
The first time I dropped my SX50, I was in a library with a carpeted floor over concrete. It fell out of my backpack from a table height of approximately 28". I checked it out thoroughly and after many subsequent picture taking uses, experienced no problems.
The second time, I was walking and had the camera improperly secured in my backpack. The zipper had not completely closed, leaving a gap large enough for the camera to "escape" which it did. I heard a loud metallic crash sound alerting me to the problem. Seeing what had happened, my immediate reaction was "now I may have to buy the SX60 or an alternative camera." With mixed feelings. Alas, the SX50 was fine. The metallic sound I heard was made by the camera making the first point of contact with the street via the circular polarizing filter which I almost always have on the camera. The filter has a noticeable dent in it, showing brass, but works O.K. except it binds up slightly when coming full circle.
Had I been walking on grass, or a similar surface that would have muffled the sound, I probably would have lost the camera.
I know I can tether it easily enough so it will no longer escape, but haven't gotten around to it. A suggested good practice for those who carry the camera in a backpack.
Camera continues to work fine after two drops, but I do not recommend the practice, unless you want an excuse to buy new gear.
The second time, I was walking and had the camera improperly secured in my backpack. The zipper had not completely closed, leaving a gap large enough for the camera to "escape" which it did. I heard a loud metallic crash sound alerting me to the problem. Seeing what had happened, my immediate reaction was "now I may have to buy the SX60 or an alternative camera." With mixed feelings. Alas, the SX50 was fine. The metallic sound I heard was made by the camera making the first point of contact with the street via the circular polarizing filter which I almost always have on the camera. The filter has a noticeable dent in it, showing brass, but works O.K. except it binds up slightly when coming full circle.
Had I been walking on grass, or a similar surface that would have muffled the sound, I probably would have lost the camera.
I know I can tether it easily enough so it will no longer escape, but haven't gotten around to it. A suggested good practice for those who carry the camera in a backpack.
Camera continues to work fine after two drops, but I do not recommend the practice, unless you want an excuse to buy new gear.
Dec 21, 2014 11:26:02 #
Some say that current cameras are stronger than we expect because they are made out of resilient plastics.
Dec 21, 2014 12:20:23 #
Dec 21, 2014 16:02:58 #
GaryI
Loc: NY & Fla
Well I found a way to destroy mine. I left it out on my back porch for a week, while it rained. I can now tell you, without reservation, that it was not waterproof. :lol:
Dec 21, 2014 16:22:57 #
bsprague wrote:
Some say that current cameras are stronger than we expect because they are made out of resilient plastics.
Yes indeed! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Dec 21, 2014 16:28:47 #
Well Scoutman, it's a good thing you are only dropping your SX50 camera it's not like it's something IMPORTANT that you need for survival or anything IMPORTANT like making PHOTOGRAPHS!(cough, snort, gasp...)
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