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May 17, 2020 14:11:53   #
no12mo
 
On the general replies referring to camera theft / politics: aren't we getting a bit off topic?

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May 17, 2020 14:17:06   #
no12mo
 
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
It does not help the OP or answer his question by admonishing him for not using a strap, doubting that a camera repair service is closed for the time being due to the pandemic, or discussing the immigration policies in Germany.

I'm sure, unlike some of the PERFECT people around here, many of us have dropped or otherwise damage a camera- it happens! I use my camera professionally and worked as a press photographer for a time, and believe me, cameras can be subjected to heavy usage, can sustain damage, and be accidentally damaged. Me, I kinda dropped a $25,000 Fairchild Aerographic IR Cartographic camera out of an aircraft- it was tethered to the airframe by a steel cable but the slipstream ripped the eye-bolt right out of the anchor point. Lots of paperwork to 'splain that one but the Army paid for that accident. And, what's worse the had to send out a ground patrol in dangerous conditions to retrieve the remains because it contained classified imagery.

So...if the camera is functioning, there are no loose or shakey parts, especially around the lens mount, if the lens mounts and dismounts easily, if there are no discrepancies in focus across the field of view and all automatic systems are operating, you can continue to use the camera, as is, and send it in for a checkup after the repair facilities reopen. Usually, there is no hidden damage that will worsen with use. Make sure nothin or unfamiliar drag of friction n any of the controls. If any of those symptoms occur, shelve the camera until it can be repaired. If this accidental damage is not covered by your insurance or you are not lodging a lawsuit against someone else for causing the damage, there is no legal obligation to "mitigate the damage".

You can try to carefully remove a deformed filter ring. If the filter mount has been deformed, it is best to leave that job to a repair technician.

Also, while you are at it, check to see why the camera dislodged for the gimble- thigs like cross-threading, damaged tripod socket or sheered off thumbscrew, or and adjustment nut or washer not allowing enough thread depth into the socket.

I do make a habit of tethering the camera to the tripod via a decent neckstrap so if something goes south the darn rig will not hit the floor. Hindsight is always 20-20
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Good idea on the tether. I'll have to check my go to photograph store when it opens. Maybe this June

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May 17, 2020 14:19:24   #
Nicholas DeSciose
 
The repair places aren’t open. And apparently aren’t going to be for quite some time. Has nothing to do with the mail

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May 17, 2020 14:24:55   #
donsantell
 
I once dropped my camera on my tile floor. Cracked the case. Sent it to Nikon USA for repairs and received it back a couple of weeks later.

I have since bought a camera strap that goes over my head, rests on my left shoulder and the camera is near my right hip. The strap is adjustable and ready to shoot. It is also much harder for someone to steal it from you.

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May 17, 2020 14:32:59   #
authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan
 
TBPJr wrote:
I dropped a Canon 5D Mark III body on the first afternoon of a river cruise as I was trying to change lenses. It showed nothing but an error code, regardless of all the tricks I tried to get it to revive. There was no chance for a repair before I returned home, but Canon turned it around in a business week. The entire shutter assembly was replaced by the repair center (essentially turning it into a new camera--no shutter actuations). It has worked perfectly since the repair.


Boy did you get lucky. Only a few hundred dollars I bet.

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May 17, 2020 14:39:04   #
authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan
 
kodiak1314 wrote:
Just curious as to why you stated "never had anyone try to grab the camera and run, even in Germany." Is that a big problem in Germany and if so why do you think that is? They seem to have a good economy and I don't recall any stories about being cautious when traveling in Germany, just seemed like a curious statement to me.


The stories I have heard of grab and run have all happened in southeast Asia area. Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Philippines.

Although some places are more prone to this type of criminal activity, it can happen anywhere at anytime.

Must always be aware of your surroundings and take proper precautions the best you can.

I live in Michigan and I am always nervous going to Detroit to shoot photos.

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May 17, 2020 14:42:54   #
CTTonymm Loc: Connecticut
 
Paul S wrote:
I dropped a camera (Nikon D7100) and lens last summer. Camera did well, not so much for the Nikon lens ($500+ repair). My Black Rapid shoulder strap unscrewed from camera bottom during a hike, although I routinely check it before each use. Only in later emails with Black Rapid did I find out about the optional $10 tether strap that provides a second strap to camera connection. They sent me a tether strap, but it didn't help much with this painful lesson.


I also had a Black Rapid strap "unscrew itself" from the tripod mount on the camera. Fortunately, I caught it on the way down and promptly attached a DIY tether strap from a shoestring and attached to the camera strap mount (Canon 6D).

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May 17, 2020 14:45:01   #
authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan
 
CTTonymm wrote:
I also had a Black Rapid strap "unscrew itself" from the tripod mount on the camera. Fortunately, I caught it on the way down and promptly attached a DIY tether strap from a shoestring and attached to the camera strap mount (Canon 6D).


YIKES! Bet that got the adrenaline flowing.

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May 17, 2020 15:26:01   #
rando Loc: Rochester NY
 
I'm not sure you need a rider for camera equipment. Always thought it was covered by homeowners. It sounds like you didn't have any deductible, which is good to know.

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May 17, 2020 15:49:36   #
berchman Loc: South Central PA
 
rando wrote:
I'm not sure you need a rider for camera equipment. Always thought it was covered by homeowners. It sounds like you didn't have any deductible, which is good to know.


You need a floater at extra cost.

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May 17, 2020 15:50:44   #
PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA
 
My dropped camera story is a bit different. I was returning home from a shoot at night. My camera bag - well actually I use a gym bag - was on the rear seat. Suddenly a dear ran accross the road right in front of me. I had to slam on the brakes to avoid it. My heart was in my throat and the gym bag was on the floor! Fortunately all survived unharmed.

I now put the bag on the floor behind the driver's seat.

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May 17, 2020 16:11:47   #
E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
 
no12mo wrote:
Do you mean this place?

http://www.authorizedcamerarepair.com/

Alan


Thanks for the link- good resource! Not too many small independent shops anymore.

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May 17, 2020 16:16:50   #
rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA
 
Even when a camera is mounted on a tripod, I continue wearing the strap. If not around my neck, then at least securely twisted around my wrist! I honestly don't understand why so many photographers fail to take this precaution. Tripods can get accidentally bumped and knocked over, or the camera can slip out of your hands while you are trying to affix it to the tripod. Perhaps it doesn't look "professional" to wear a strap at all times, but it is the smart thing to do.

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May 17, 2020 16:36:23   #
Have Camera
 
tuomi1947 wrote:
Has any one had the experience of sadly dropping there camera ?i did recently so far every thing seems fine also dropped the Tamron150-600 g2 lens , both fell off the gimbal head on tripod , the lens had a small hair line crack just under the filter cover , filter is gone glad at least I had that . Can’t send in at this time because of virus issues ,hoping it’s just cosmetic, also can’t unscrew the filter ring , going to wait till I can bring it into photo shop . Any other ideas or suggestions that may help ?
Has any one had the experience of sadly dropping t... (show quote)


I know this doesn't help now, but you need to add your photography equipment to your home owners policy. The equipment needs to be listed on your "Inland Marine Policy". The next time you drop your camera your insurance will replace the item, if you have it listed properly.

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May 17, 2020 16:39:50   #
nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah
 
User ID wrote:
Correct. There’s no problem sending and receiving. Problem lies in between the sending and the receiving.

Fixing toys is not deemed an essential business. Crisis time solution is “help the ailing economy by just buying a new one”.

Call your senator and explain that it’s a birding lens and birding fights the virus !!!


Not toys, but surely photographic equipment would be deemed essential, no?

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