D850 Dropsies
Sep 10, 2019 09:09:25 #
duane klipping wrote:
Why do people like you see the need to post a snarky reply such as this? I have no clue why they do it maybe you can enlighten us?
Sep 10, 2019 09:09:35 #
Sep 10, 2019 09:31:50 #
Sep 10, 2019 09:42:53 #
mwsilvers wrote:
I'm glad you weren't more seriously hurt, and I'm not surprised the D850 survived the accident. Based on how far away it ended up, I assume you didn't have it on a strap. While being on a strap probably would not have protected it from any impact all, it would have protected it from bouncing 20 feet away from you. I know some straps can feel restrictive, but many may fit you needs.
Actually straps can really help. I tripped and fell a couple yeas ago while carrying two cameras around my neck by straps, one digital, one film. As I felt myself going over, from tripping from a side step, I wrapped my arms around that straps holding the cameras close to my body as I went down. I broke my fall slightly with my (left) shoulder. Nothing happened to the cameras but my knees took a beating. I was a bloody mess as I fell on not grass, dirt, or concrete, but heavy gravel. Essentially small broken rocks. I virtually never hold a camera totally free hand. Ouch!
Sep 10, 2019 09:45:37 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I would propose that the lens hood had some role in protecting the lens and the robust engineering had some role in saving the camera body. Can we assume that would work as a clue for you?
Sep 10, 2019 09:46:39 #
Leitz wrote:
First you say the camera survived thanks to the hood, then you extol the camera's durability. Can we assume that you have no clue?
Get your point but.
Sep 10, 2019 09:59:55 #
Sep 10, 2019 10:11:43 #
Sep 10, 2019 10:11:48 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
duane klipping wrote:
Why do people like you see the need to post a snarky reply such as this? I have no clue why they do it maybe you can enlighten us?
At work, I dealt with a lot of HR issues (Human Resources) issues over the decades. IMHO, someone does this sort of thing because they are not happy with their lives and just lash out randomly.
Sep 10, 2019 10:18:09 #
RichLacey wrote:
Well - that which never happens TO ME (lol) did ha... (show quote)
At least you weren't texting, how embarrassing that could have been...
Seriously, hope your ribs heal fast and glad the camera wasn't damaged.Sep 10, 2019 10:32:54 #
I never thought you could stop a sneeze in mid Ka-Shew but broken ribs taught me different. Mend up fast.
Rick
Rick
Sep 10, 2019 10:33:07 #
Mr palmer
Loc: Currently: Colorado, USA, Terra, Sol
RichLacey wrote:
Well - that which never happens TO ME (lol) did ha... (show quote)
Rich, so glad you feel lucky and are healing. Take your time, but keep at it. Many good chuckles (laughing will probably hurt for awhile) as you await permission to "get on with your life" from those who are not you.
A curb suddenly stood up and caught my foot just before Chrismas 2018. I managed to fall just right to completely sever my right PCL (behind the knee and ACL). I am just now getting back to full functioning, but still have days when bracing and ice are needed.
Take your time. Drink LOTS of water. And regale us with your tales of the woes of recovery.
My Lumix GX85 was also fine. Scuffed from the concrete, but otherwise unhurt. Add that to its many adventures.
Sep 10, 2019 11:22:12 #
I was concerned about the camera but sincerely hope you are okay and healing well.
Sep 10, 2019 11:43:25 #
Sep 10, 2019 12:25:06 #
Wishing you a speedy recovery and happy to know your D850 survived. I have taken a few falls with my D810, but fortunately have not lost control of the camera during the fall. Certainly is scary tho!
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