Damaged?
Apr 5, 2020 11:23:00 #
FotoHog wrote:
Ouch! That is not what I wanted to hear. But then ... (show quote)
Hi. I waited awhile, too, because I had a planned trip to Oregon to photograph eagles in late December, early January. I only realized it when I went to New Mexico, Bosque del Apache, to photograph sandhill cranes in early December. It did seem that the shutter button worked better than the back button for auto focus. I thought it was me, too! My keeper rate was seriously down! Generally, at least with Nikon and the place I went to, they check out your gear for a much smaller fee and that is all you will pay if nothing is wrong. Then you'll need to get your eyes and reflexes checked!
Thanks for the comment on my website, it does give me something to do these days when I can no longer travel. I have both a photography website and a Lightroom website. Maybe you have more time now to work on your website...
Apr 5, 2020 12:24:17 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I don't believe the quality of the pictures stored on you cards can be deteriorated by bang the card if damaged will fail mot deliver you the pictures and what you got is what you took.
Apr 5, 2020 12:29:46 #
via the lens wrote:
Hi. I waited awhile, too, because I had a planned... (show quote)
Getting my eyes and reflexes checked is definitely something I need to do, because I only shoot handheld . . .
Apr 5, 2020 15:14:53 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
via the lens wrote:
Take it or send it to the shop. I dropped a D500 with a Nikon 200-500, only about a foot off a small table, on it and it took me awhile to realize that my auto focus was not catching as it should. A $1000 later all is fine. Both the lens and the camera needed work. It pays to carry insurance!
Wow! A thousand bucks. That's another new lens. I suppose you had insurance?
Apr 5, 2020 16:02:29 #
mas24 wrote:
Wow! A thousand bucks. That's another new lens. I suppose you had insurance?
That cost took care of the camera and the lens and yes I did have insurance. Zero deductible.
Apr 5, 2020 16:05:36 #
via the lens wrote:
That cost took care of the camera and the lens and yes I did have insurance. Zero deductible.
So both the camera and lens were damaged! That gives me the shivers
Apr 5, 2020 16:10:19 #
Apr 5, 2020 17:11:29 #
FotoHog wrote:
I am defying the corona virus to get out and do some test shots! NOW
Check to see if one side of the image is sharper than the other. De-centering can happen from a drop.
Apr 6, 2020 01:15:17 #
I feel your pain and doubt. Dropped my FZ1000 from about 3 feet onto frozen ground, lens first. Instantly knew I had a problem when I could zoom to 300, no problem, but there was a sickening clunk past that. Explained the problem to a repair shop; a lens element knocked out of socket. He could try to repair. As there could be other hidden problems and given the price of the FZ1000 had dropped several hundred, chose to buy a new one. Peace of mind.
If me, an expert factory opinion would be worth the cost for the peace of mind. Once in a lifetime shots are just that.
If me, an expert factory opinion would be worth the cost for the peace of mind. Once in a lifetime shots are just that.
Apr 6, 2020 10:27:48 #
FotoHog wrote:
I know my ankle was badly hurt from a dumb mishap ... (show quote)
Take some stills using a tripod...
Apr 6, 2020 17:16:53 #
Thanks everybody for your comments and advice. I did thorough multiple tests using some of your strategies. The evidence suggests that I probably dodged the bullet as the images taken on a tripod turned out very gratifying.
So, as some of you have suggested, it's time to have my reflexes checked, or start using my tripod, plus make an appointment with a "Head Shrink" to eradicate any stubborn psychological effects. . . . .
So, as some of you have suggested, it's time to have my reflexes checked, or start using my tripod, plus make an appointment with a "Head Shrink" to eradicate any stubborn psychological effects. . . . .
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