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Feb 14, 2020 06:07:34   #
TonyL Loc: Coventry, UK
 
Be careful - he might have a screw loose!

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Feb 14, 2020 06:33:53   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
flyboy61 wrote:
In the 707 days of air travel, it was said in some of the photozines of the era that high-frequency vibrations unique to jet aircraft could loosen screws, and do other mysterious things to camera equipment. It didn't seem to be a problem with reciprocating engines. Truth, or Urban Legend?
Is it a problem today?
Just in case, I wrap my equipment in as much vibration dampening stuff...socks, sweatshirts, etc. as I can.
In the 707 days of air travel, it was said in some... (show quote)


I my UPI days I flew a LOT. With Nikon F's and lenses, no padding, no problems, EVER. Like, not one, zero, zilch.

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Feb 14, 2020 06:37:01   #
Peterfiore Loc: Where DR goes south
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
I'm still worried about waking up in a bath tub of ice and having my kidneys removed ....


Kidneys, you wont ever be waking up. A single kindey, it's very possible....

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Feb 14, 2020 06:37:31   #
Tomfl101 Loc: Mount Airy, MD
 
There may be something to it. I assume this is the main reason rivets are used to secure aircraft skin instead of screws.

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Feb 14, 2020 06:59:19   #
turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
VR——vibration reduction.



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Feb 14, 2020 07:15:58   #
LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY
 
Another urban myth.

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Feb 14, 2020 07:22:08   #
jerseymike
 
rehess wrote:
I remember when people claimed brain damage from using cell phones. I don't hear those claims any more. I don't believe either sets of claim.


No it's true. They now use mirrorless cameras.

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Feb 14, 2020 07:28:33   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
johngault007 wrote:
Just a bit of coffee came out of my nose on that one, LOL. That is a very real fear.

As far as air travel and vibrations, it's worth a look into, but I haven't heard any real world issues from the many Navy/commercial pilots I know. My neighbor flies international for a major U.S. airline and I'll be sure to ask him when he gets back from his current trip.


Also be sure to ask if the planes carry metric screw drivers on them.
If they do our TSA boys should be informed immediately and have all planes grounded until this is sorted out.
You just can't make this stuff up.
Smile,
JimmyT Sends

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Feb 14, 2020 07:41:06   #
rplain1 Loc: Dayton, Oh.
 
rehess wrote:
I remember when people claimed brain damage from using cell phones. I don't hear those claims any more. I don't believe either sets of claim.


I think there has been a LOT of brain damage caused from using cell phones.

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Feb 14, 2020 07:47:24   #
GlenBose Loc: NE Florida, formerly Limerick, PA
 

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Feb 14, 2020 07:48:32   #
GlenBose Loc: NE Florida, formerly Limerick, PA
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
I'm still worried about waking up in a bath tub of ice and having my kidneys removed ....



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Feb 14, 2020 07:51:02   #
ELNikkor
 
Oh great!Now I have something ELSE to worry about! THANKS! And, Happy Valentines Day!

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Feb 14, 2020 07:51:08   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Geez, Paul, I'm not ready to laugh that hard this early in the morning.
--Bob
CHG_CANON wrote:
I'm still worried about waking up in a bath tub of ice and having my kidneys removed ....

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Feb 14, 2020 07:52:15   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
To answer your question, safety wire.
--Bob
JohnSwanda wrote:
I was reading photo magazines in those days, and I never heard anything about that, but it seems pretty far-fetched. What would keep these mysterious vibrations from loosening screws on the aircraft itself?

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Feb 14, 2020 07:54:51   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
I'm still worried about waking up in a bath tub of ice and having my kidneys removed ....



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