Dropped my Camera on the Floor
Feb 8, 2015 17:30:58 #
I has accidently knocked over shooting a concert. I was using Canon 18-55 EFs plastic lens. Broke the cap and glass filter jammed the filter threads. I did indeed use a money wrench with plastic cover jam to remove the jammed filter. I then screwed on another filter working it back and worth to "clean" the threads.
I would also recommend removing the broken glass before you begin.
Some is now using this lens and marvels about how sharp it is.
You can do this with or this out sox.
J. R.
I would also recommend removing the broken glass before you begin.
Some is now using this lens and marvels about how sharp it is.
You can do this with or this out sox.
J. R.
Feb 8, 2015 23:22:52 #
rjriggins11
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
As a camera technician, I've had to remove hundreds, (if not thousands), of damaged filters. In almost every case, the bent filter ring needs to be cut from the lens. It's now oval shaped and won't unscrew from a round hole. The filter wrench probably won't help. If you have a local camera repair shop, they will probably remove it free or at a minimal charge.
NoSocks wrote:
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Feb 9, 2015 01:25:23 #
Fergus wrote:
Having read on this post the numbers of incidents of dropped camera with the filter on the lens taking the brunt of the blow, I am immediately going to put the filters back on my lenses. I took them off a few months ago, for what reason I don't remember but they are going back on!!! Learning from your own mistake in one thing but having the opportunity of learning from someone eles's mistake is much better.
Filters Out
Clean Filters
Put Filters on Lenses
NOW
Filters Out
Clean Filters
Put Filters on Lenses
NOW
:lol: You crack me up, Fergus. :lol:
I'm doing something with my lenses, and they ALL have UV Filter lenses on them. (Macro to Tamron biggie)
I read it here I think, about taking an ordinary lead (graphite) pencil, and putting a little on the threads. (Thank You somebody!)
Then screw the filter into the lens.
I like to take it just a bit further and work the filter back and forth so it transfers some of the graphite to the lenses threads.
So far, that tip has worked great! Nice slippery threads.
Thought I'd pass that along to the folks that love their lenses.
I'd rather deal with a bunged up filter, than to have a lens damaged because the was nothing protecting the lenses threads. ;)
Feb 9, 2015 01:54:47 #
ocpd44 wrote:
I dropped my new D3200 the day I got it because I installed the neck strap the wrong way. After a 3 foot fall to the concrete driveway, I brushed it off and checkednit over. No damage, not even a scratch. Boy, was I lucky.
So, I droppedmit again the next day when it slipped from my hand. No damage, not even a scratch.Man,nthose Nikons arenbuilt tough.
Regards,
So, I droppedmit again the next day when it slipped from my hand. No damage, not even a scratch.Man,nthose Nikons arenbuilt tough.
Regards,
Its not a basketball. You really shouldn't be dribbling around with that camera! Does it bounce?
Feb 9, 2015 02:24:17 #
cucharared wrote:
They do sound tough.
Gotta ask - where did you get the 'Stinking Badge' in your aviator?
Gotta ask - where did you get the 'Stinking Badge' in your aviator?
Ron,
I wish I could remember. It was several years ago and I just googled it.
Feb 9, 2015 02:25:26 #
Frank W wrote:
I guess you're lucky you don't work on the bomb squad. :D
Uh,.....funny you should mention that.
Feb 9, 2015 05:25:23 #
Dan Mc
Loc: NM
One of the simplest methods is to use another filter (preferably an old filter or one you never use anyway) and screw it into the damaged filter...once that is done, simply unscrew the old filter and the damaged one should follow.
Feb 9, 2015 16:08:08 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
There very easy to take off i have taken a lot of other peoples cameras filter rings off just take a pare of pliers and grab the ring with end of the pliers and just bend it in by twisting in they come right off,and if the lens is bent at can be straighten by using a 3 jaw chuck with a copper ring by opining the chuck will straighten it out.
Feb 9, 2015 17:04:37 #
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