Dropped my camera
Jun 2, 2017 16:59:59 #
Two year old Nikon D200, carrying the 70-300D Nikkor zoom (I don't use this much, but lately have been using it for the birds on the lake around the corner). Anyway, the strap comes loose and the camera hits the ground.
Yes...scratches and possible crack in the case near the battery compartment. Compartment is a little difficult to open, and the battery is a bit harder to remove, but no other real damage and it seems to work just fine. Also, the SD card came loose in its slot, but the CF card picked up the slack.
Root cause: I had purchased a waterproof bag, and since it is so difficult to get the camera into it, I decided I needed a quick way to remove the straps, so bought some spring loaded S clips at the store...but they are prone to spontaneously open. Since replaced them with a more reliable scheme.
Yes...scratches and possible crack in the case near the battery compartment. Compartment is a little difficult to open, and the battery is a bit harder to remove, but no other real damage and it seems to work just fine. Also, the SD card came loose in its slot, but the CF card picked up the slack.
Root cause: I had purchased a waterproof bag, and since it is so difficult to get the camera into it, I decided I needed a quick way to remove the straps, so bought some spring loaded S clips at the store...but they are prone to spontaneously open. Since replaced them with a more reliable scheme.
Jun 2, 2017 18:25:06 #
Bummer. You have a tripod that takes Arca or Manfrotto devices? Get yourself a base plate with slots for a strap and get a Peak Design Slide Strap. Very adaptable.
Jun 3, 2017 06:35:05 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
george19 wrote:
Two year old Nikon D200, carrying the 70-300D Nikk... (show quote)
Your going to make a point, right?
Jun 3, 2017 06:40:24 #
george19 wrote:
Two year old Nikon D200, carrying the 70-300D Nikk... (show quote)
I use OP/TECH straps, and they all use the plastic clip - very reliable. Good luck with the camera. Keep us updated on problems & solutions.
Jun 3, 2017 07:39:07 #
Gee, I've been taking pics for over 50 years. I may not have improved much in all that time but at least I never dropped a camera!
Jun 3, 2017 08:14:46 #
hrblaine wrote:
Gee, I've been taking pics for over 50 years. I may not have improved much in all that time but at least I never dropped a camera!
I use a strap and two hands.
Jun 3, 2017 08:43:07 #
Retina
Loc: Near Charleston,SC
jerryc41 wrote:
That's pretty severe. I used just one hand, but they didn't need it after they were three or so.I use a strap and two hands.
Jun 3, 2017 08:49:56 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
george19 wrote:
Two year old Nikon D200, carrying the 70-300D Nikk... (show quote)
I don't understand how and why the trap will come loose! I have the D200 more than 8 years, the strap had never come loose. Probably you didn't put the strap right by following the instruction showing on the manual. By the way, there is only one card slot for 'CF' card not for 'SD' card, it doesn't fit! D200 uses 'CF' card only! The D200 was built solidly with mostly ally metal, probably the impact deformed the battery housing a little bit.
Jun 3, 2017 09:09:06 #
>I used just one hand
Back in the day when I was photographing concert dance, I used a wrist strap and one hand. I'd go through several rolls of 35mm Tri X at each shoot. Worked good for me but that was long ago and I've long since lost that strap and have never since found a satisfactory one. Now I just use whatever comes with the camera and since I'm not taking rapid fire shots, it works just fine for me.
Back in the day when I was photographing concert dance, I used a wrist strap and one hand. I'd go through several rolls of 35mm Tri X at each shoot. Worked good for me but that was long ago and I've long since lost that strap and have never since found a satisfactory one. Now I just use whatever comes with the camera and since I'm not taking rapid fire shots, it works just fine for me.
Jun 3, 2017 09:15:51 #
Whoops...missed that. It was the D810 I dropped.
As for the strap, I wanted something secure but easy to remove. I chose poorly. This was in addition to the factory method of installing the strap.
As for the strap, I wanted something secure but easy to remove. I chose poorly. This was in addition to the factory method of installing the strap.
Jun 3, 2017 09:24:29 #
george19 wrote:
Whoops...missed that. It was the D810 I dropped.
As for the strap, I wanted something secure but easy to remove. I chose poorly. This was in addition to the factory method of installing the strap.
As for the strap, I wanted something secure but easy to remove. I chose poorly. This was in addition to the factory method of installing the strap.
Dropping any camera is a bummer; but an 810 instead of a 200 is a super-bummer.
Look at Holdfast Gear.
Jun 3, 2017 09:47:05 #
Retina wrote:
That's pretty severe. I used just one hand, but they didn't need it after they were three or so.
Well, maybe I go one-handed at times. It depends.
Jun 3, 2017 09:48:39 #
wingclui44 wrote:
I don't understand how and why the trap will come loose!
"...bought some spring loaded S clips at the store..."
Jun 3, 2017 09:55:04 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Bummer. Every time I read accidental stories like this on this forum, I try to be cautious when using my cameras. I have a wrist strap and a good neck strap. They work great. However, just last week, I accidentally swiped my Sony pocket camera off a table at an event. It fell about 2 1/2 feet on a solid hard floor. It survived, and I was relieved. Accidents do happen. Unfortunately.
Jun 3, 2017 10:12:22 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
george19 wrote:
Whoops...missed that. It was the D810 I dropped.
As for the strap, I wanted something secure but easy to remove. I chose poorly. This was in addition to the factory method of installing the strap.
As for the strap, I wanted something secure but easy to remove. I chose poorly. This was in addition to the factory method of installing the strap.
So, it means you do have the D200, didn't you? The D810 is a solid camera too.
I have replaced the original neck straps on my D200 & Df with "BOS" &" California Sniper" shoulder strap plus hand strap for some times. That give easy and comfortable handling of my camera.
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