I was almost in tears
Nov 15, 2020 19:10:18 #
cameranut wrote:
It's all up in the air, but I do want something a bit newer in Canon with good low light abilities.
Or, I might go with Nikon D850 with the 200-500 tele. Decisions, decisions.
Or, I might go with Nikon D850 with the 200-500 tele. Decisions, decisions.
Enjoy whatever you decide on! With a filter and a hood!
Nov 15, 2020 19:13:52 #
elenita wrote:
Hi Marg
So happy to hear the bad turned good .
from now on "I aced it turns to I iced it"
Great method ...I only use ice for wax removal . It could have been a sad,hard lesson. The kind we torture ourselves over.
So happy to hear the bad turned good .
from now on "I aced it turns to I iced it"
Great method ...I only use ice for wax removal . It could have been a sad,hard lesson. The kind we torture ourselves over.
Thanks, elenita! I have, too, used ice for wax removal but more recently a hot iron and many, many, many paper towels!
Nov 15, 2020 20:47:37 #
Nov 15, 2020 20:48:23 #
John from gpwmi wrote:
I feeling for your situation, Marg. So glad for the happy ending!
Thanks very much, John!
Nov 15, 2020 23:47:14 #
AlphaWolf
Loc: Deptford, N.J.
Sorry about your experience, but like you've noted, don't ever let someone else pack you camera gear besides yourself, if you are like myself, you are not rich and everything is a very big investment and should something happen to your equipment you don't want another (especially a family member take the blame if something is damaged. Good luck in the future, and "pack things yourself" :)
Nov 16, 2020 05:54:51 #
AlphaWolf wrote:
Sorry about your experience, but like you've noted, don't ever let someone else pack you camera gear besides yourself, if you are like myself, you are not rich and everything is a very big investment and should something happen to your equipment you don't want another (especially a family member take the blame if something is damaged. Good luck in the future, and "pack things yourself" :)
You are so very right, AlphaWolf! Thanks for the advice and the good wishes!
Nov 16, 2020 07:30:19 #
Good morning. I've experienced a similar accident more than once, with the same conclusion as yours: "I have always thought it unnecessary to add more glass in front of an expensive lens but I think I might now be a convert!"
I expect the contrarians here will say otherwise.
I expect the contrarians here will say otherwise.
Marg wrote:
I am unpacking my gear after getting home from the... (show quote)
Nov 16, 2020 09:13:45 #
Nov 16, 2020 10:05:19 #
I am trying to figure out how the filter glass broke when the lens cover was intact.
The filter glass is much more breakable that the lens glass. Steve Perry on You tube did a demo with breaking front lens' It was quite interesting.
The filter glass is much more breakable that the lens glass. Steve Perry on You tube did a demo with breaking front lens' It was quite interesting.
Nov 16, 2020 10:42:23 #
David Kay wrote:
I am trying to figure out how the filter glass broke when the lens cover was intact.
The filter glass is much more breakable that the lens glass. Steve Perry on You tube did a demo with breaking front lens' It was quite interesting.
The filter glass is much more breakable that the lens glass. Steve Perry on You tube did a demo with breaking front lens' It was quite interesting.
I had to go back an re-read the post. I missed the fact that she removed the lens cap and then found the broken glass. That does make you wonder how it happened.
Nov 16, 2020 11:45:19 #
Marg wrote:
I am unpacking my gear after getting home from the... (show quote)
I have always put a filter on all my lens it has paid off one time but it saved my lens. I'm happy to see it worked for you too. Joe
Nov 16, 2020 11:48:46 #
Nov 16, 2020 11:59:44 #
Marg wrote:
I am unpacking my gear after getting home from the... (show quote)
RE: "...Well, it’s either that or assume responsibility for all the future packing myself...." BOTH! Glad your lens survived. I use filters on all my lens. You never know when you'll need the protection.
Thanks for the tip with the ice cubes. I have the filter wrenches but I like your solution.
Nov 16, 2020 12:08:04 #
Marg wrote:
Wow, Jerry! I just watched Steve’s tests and cringed at all the stuff he was breaking! So essentially he’s saying the filter didn’t likely protect the front element but the insides might be messed up. 😳 I’ll hope the rain stops so I can get outside and test the lens before continuing with the happy dance.
I thought you already tested it. Yes, test it ASAP
Nov 16, 2020 15:54:18 #
JIM H
Loc: Broad Channel NY
I recently purchased a used lens the came with a UV filter attached.
(Like you I guessed with yours the seller could not remove it.) When I went to examine and clean this lens, I found the filter frozen in place. I tried a rubber cup but felt like I was putting torque on the barrel of the front part of the zoom lens and not loosening the filter.
I found on eBay for $6.99 a set of filter wrenches. Simple plastic strapping with handles. Placed one on the lens just behind the filter and one on the filter. I was able to free the filter without putting any force on the working parts of the lens. Pair of work gloves helped to keep the plastic handles from cutting into my hands.
Filter removed lens was cleaned and worked fine.
(Like you I guessed with yours the seller could not remove it.) When I went to examine and clean this lens, I found the filter frozen in place. I tried a rubber cup but felt like I was putting torque on the barrel of the front part of the zoom lens and not loosening the filter.
I found on eBay for $6.99 a set of filter wrenches. Simple plastic strapping with handles. Placed one on the lens just behind the filter and one on the filter. I was able to free the filter without putting any force on the working parts of the lens. Pair of work gloves helped to keep the plastic handles from cutting into my hands.
Filter removed lens was cleaned and worked fine.
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