What breaks or wears out first in modern digital equipment?
Mar 24, 2021 18:48:16 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
gsmith051 wrote:
The photographer!
Exactly my thoughts! The weakest link.
Mar 24, 2021 20:24:44 #
Mar 24, 2021 23:08:19 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
My only piece of equipment to break and/or wear out was my camera AND lens. I didn't see the ditch on the side of the road; I stepped (or should I say fell) into it, I went down, falling into the road. My camera and lens went even further into the road. I was on a curve and my first thought was how to avoid getting run over by a car who wouldn't see me lying in the travel lane. After recovering I gingerly crossed the road, scooping up my camera and lens (which were in two different places on the road!). The lens was trashed except for the front end element which was protected by my UV filter.
Mar 24, 2021 23:56:39 #
photoman022 wrote:
My only piece of equipment to break and/or wear ou... (show quote)
ALL OF THE ABOVE !
Mar 25, 2021 04:15:14 #
That's for sure. Do I need the 90D I just ordered? Not really. But I had an extra $8k in Biden Bucks show up so, yeah, it was time. (Hint I have lots of kids...)
Mar 25, 2021 06:30:38 #
Mar 25, 2021 07:09:21 #
PhotoDerek
Loc: County Durham, UK.
I have had a D2x, D3 and D5.
Battery in the D3 failed and purchased another that maybe used in the D5 so no real loss but a gain having the 2 batteries.
The D5 rather worryingly lost the rear eye piece whilst shooting mountain bikers in a local forest. Not sure how it happened but it did- easily replaced by shopping online.
One of the function buttons did not function - just read the manual again, most problems resolved with reading the manual.
Battery in the D3 failed and purchased another that maybe used in the D5 so no real loss but a gain having the 2 batteries.
The D5 rather worryingly lost the rear eye piece whilst shooting mountain bikers in a local forest. Not sure how it happened but it did- easily replaced by shopping online.
One of the function buttons did not function - just read the manual again, most problems resolved with reading the manual.
Mar 25, 2021 07:40:08 #
Batteries? 3 Canons, XT from 2005 still going with daughter; T1i still going with son-in-law (needed batteries). My current 6d2 is 3 years old and nothing wrong yet.
Mar 25, 2021 07:58:56 #
robertjerl wrote:
But are they still in 100% working condition??? br... (show quote)
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Mar 25, 2021 08:39:39 #
Mar 25, 2021 11:05:12 #
"Whatever part of the camera that's pointing down when ya drop it."
I can't say I've never done it but, thank god, not often! Harry
I can't say I've never done it but, thank god, not often! Harry
Mar 25, 2021 11:11:07 #
Mar 25, 2021 11:34:26 #
Mar 25, 2021 11:48:18 #
Almost always the first thing that wears out is infatuation with the new chatzke. Unless it’s a Nikon Df. Then you will love it forever through all its breakdowns and repairs. True love endures ... or so I’ve heard sung.
If it’s a really reliable chatzke, the next thing to wear out should be the original battery pack.
The only moving part I’ve ever had fail was a shutter release button. I really believe that the on-off switch would’ve been next to fail, if I hadn’t just junked it rather than repair it. It was old. RIP.
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Soooooo ...... if you’re concerned with preserving your chatzke, set your auto power-off to five minutes and leave the on-off switch always on. Use a remote release and never the shutter button. Avoid Nikon SLRs cuz they have extra moving parts engaged in each shutter activation. Get a grip and use only the grip’s controls, to prevent wearing out the buttons and dials on the body.
If it’s a really reliable chatzke, the next thing to wear out should be the original battery pack.
The only moving part I’ve ever had fail was a shutter release button. I really believe that the on-off switch would’ve been next to fail, if I hadn’t just junked it rather than repair it. It was old. RIP.
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Soooooo ...... if you’re concerned with preserving your chatzke, set your auto power-off to five minutes and leave the on-off switch always on. Use a remote release and never the shutter button. Avoid Nikon SLRs cuz they have extra moving parts engaged in each shutter activation. Get a grip and use only the grip’s controls, to prevent wearing out the buttons and dials on the body.
Mar 25, 2021 15:06:18 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Urnst wrote:
Just wondering.
Since 2011, nothing has broken or failed. Not even the need of a sensor cleaning. I'll just keep knocking on that special piece of wood.
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