Nikon Df Vs Concrete
Jul 28, 2015 21:53:38 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Should not drop the Df whether or not it will survive. The Df deserves tender loving care.
I think I read that in the manual somewhere.
Jul 28, 2015 22:02:57 #
I can see the concrete "always" winning that argument. Concrete doesn't "give" much unless you are banging on it with a "breaker."
Glad your Df survived.
Glad your Df survived.
Jul 29, 2015 07:16:59 #
I know Kai isn't everyones 'cup-of-tea' but his test on the canon and previous on d90 etc show how tough these cameras are - i'm sure the Df is just as tough. If it falls on concrete it's really a matter of luck how much damage is caused - just imagine nose down with a 24-70 and no lens hood - even with a filter I think i'd hate to pick it up and look !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCT-YMgjm9k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCT-YMgjm9k
Jul 29, 2015 07:45:13 #
Mike D. wrote:
I can personally attest to the fact that a D7100 can survive a 4 foot drop with no apparent damage to the internal parts. Just a minor dent on the corner it landed on.
The 18-55 lens was not so fortunate and went into the trash but the camera functions as it always has.
The 18-55 lens was not so fortunate and went into the trash but the camera functions as it always has.
I think the point on the camera that makes contact has a lot to do with survival.
Jul 29, 2015 08:34:39 #
Ranjan
Loc: Currently Cyber-Nation!
joer wrote:
Concrete always wins.
Hence the birth of the 'protective' filter that saves the much more expensive 'glass'! <gdrlh>
Jul 29, 2015 08:40:13 #
Back in the film days when I was selling cameras there were ridiculous legends of Nikon durability, in fact their survivability made up for their awkward feel,
Jul 29, 2015 09:04:45 #
RWR wrote:
A friend sent this to me, copied from another foru... (show quote)
Not many things can experience a rapid deceleration against a solid immovable object and remain unscathed.
The laws of physics are NOT your friend! :shock:
Jul 29, 2015 09:04:58 #
zigipha
Loc: north nj
how do you KNOW the camera suffered no internal damage? I mean, like how do you know the sensor didnt maybe mechanically shift a slight bit and now the right hand part off images will be slightly out of focus?
I dropped my brand new lens 2 days afer i got it. The green light test showed everything worked, but i have always had a naggging feeling that maybe something shift.
its not clear to me that all internal damages to the camera are catastrophic
I dropped my brand new lens 2 days afer i got it. The green light test showed everything worked, but i have always had a naggging feeling that maybe something shift.
its not clear to me that all internal damages to the camera are catastrophic
Jul 29, 2015 09:16:07 #
Knew a fellow in Memphis who had a D80 that he dropped. It fell so hard the lens broke and pieces were hanging by the internal wiring harness. Put another lens on and the camera worked fine.
One of the appeals of the Nikon is that it is tough. I have an older FM2 film camera that has been dropped more times than I can remember and still works fine. I used it for total of ten years working for two separate newspapers in northeast Arkansas.
One of the appeals of the Nikon is that it is tough. I have an older FM2 film camera that has been dropped more times than I can remember and still works fine. I used it for total of ten years working for two separate newspapers in northeast Arkansas.
Jul 29, 2015 09:18:16 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Reminds me of the time I just got my new F2 with 105 2.5 lens. My wife was carrying the camera when she slipped on a rocky surface and fell. She was fine but I made the big mistake of looking at the camera first. Bad move I never repeated again and glad to report we are still happily married 45 years later.
Jul 29, 2015 09:47:49 #
My Sony RX100iii fell two feet
Slightly twisted body
Twisted back into place.
Waiting to see if Square Trade eventually gets contacted.......
Works OK now...
Slightly twisted body
Twisted back into place.
Waiting to see if Square Trade eventually gets contacted.......
Works OK now...
Jul 29, 2015 10:01:13 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Anyone can drop a camera. I am very careful with my cameras
constantly check the mount on camera to tripod. Put a strap
on my hand or arm all the time when shooting or carrying.
With my camcorders i put strap on that I can sling on my are or wrap on my hand. The Nikons are sturdy. But the luck of the angle of fall has a lot to do with their survival.
The first thing I taught my granddaughter was to put the strap on her hand or arm when picking up the camera. She does it every time. Tripods worry me because they can go over. In pro work then sandbag them or have the bracket that holds them open.
constantly check the mount on camera to tripod. Put a strap
on my hand or arm all the time when shooting or carrying.
With my camcorders i put strap on that I can sling on my are or wrap on my hand. The Nikons are sturdy. But the luck of the angle of fall has a lot to do with their survival.
The first thing I taught my granddaughter was to put the strap on her hand or arm when picking up the camera. She does it every time. Tripods worry me because they can go over. In pro work then sandbag them or have the bracket that holds them open.
Jul 29, 2015 10:06:58 #
Jul 29, 2015 10:46:10 #
RWR wrote:
A friend sent this to me, copied from another foru... (show quote)
I try not to drop my Gitzo as well, very expensive tripods, but very nice as well.
Jul 29, 2015 10:50:10 #
Mike D. wrote:
I can personally attest to the fact that a D7100 can survive a 4 foot drop with no apparent damage to the internal parts. Just a minor dent on the corner it landed on.
The 18-55 lens was not so fortunate and went into the trash but the camera functions as it always has.
The 18-55 lens was not so fortunate and went into the trash but the camera functions as it always has.
Good to hear...but I will not be (deliberately) trying to repeat that experiment with mine. I will take your word for it. :D
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