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Oops, butterfingers !

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by simonramsden, Jul 26, 2005.

  1. simonramsden

    simonramsden

    1,208
    Jul 5, 2005
    Swanage, UK
    Had to happen. :( 

    Dropped it - smash tinkle crash. My D70 hit the floor (carpetted - small relief) from a height of about 0.5 m. I was sat on a chair and dropped it when passing it to a friend, or should I say ex-friend ! Anyhow the 70-200 was too much for the bayonet and it simply ripped all the boyonet mounting screws out of the body and also jammed the mirror up.

    Lens looks OK - D70 is a mess. :( 

    Sent it off to Nikon UK for an estimate this morning.

    I miss my camera.

    :( 
     
    simonramsden, Jul 26, 2005
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  2. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    oh gawd, I feel your pain. How horrible. Got any point and shoots you can reacquaint yourself with in the meantime?
     
    TOLady, Jul 26, 2005
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  3. simonramsden

    simonramsden

    1,208
    Jul 5, 2005
    Swanage, UK
    My daughter has a 3200 that I may "borrow". Jeez, that thing is small !
     
    simonramsden, Jul 26, 2005
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  4. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,091
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Ouch, it always hurts when you drop your camera. Hope all goes well with the repairs.
     
    greyflash, Jul 26, 2005
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  5. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Sorry to hear this Simon. Even though my gear is insured, I have nightmares about dropping it. :?
     
    Flew, Jul 26, 2005
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  6. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Simon, so sorry to hear the terrible news. We all learn from the misfortunes of others and we all benefit from the message sent. But it hurts to know that one of our own is side-lined because of an unfortunate occurance. Hope the repair bill is reasonable and you are back shooting real soon.
     
    eng45ine, Jul 26, 2005
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  7. simonramsden

    simonramsden

    1,208
    Jul 5, 2005
    Swanage, UK
    HOW MUCH !

    Got the repair bill through :shock:

    Take a guess, a wild stab in the dark (which coincidentally is what I will be getting from my wife if the insurance doesn't cover it)

    £313.75

    ouch, Ouch OUCH !

    Now where did I leave my insurance documents.....
     
    simonramsden, Aug 3, 2005
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  8. gho

    gho

    2,556
    Feb 7, 2005
    California
    Yikes! For that you may as well buy a new camera.
     
    gho, Aug 7, 2005
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  9. simonramsden

    simonramsden

    1,208
    Jul 5, 2005
    Swanage, UK
    I was surely tempted - hopefully the insurance won't be too long arriving.

    I so miss not having my camera though - so far the events missed include :

    Wifes Birthday
    3 Firework displays
    1 Carnival procession
    1 Buzzard landing on a telephone pole 30 feet away
    2 Family barbecues

    :cry: 
     
    simonramsden, Aug 7, 2005
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  10. simonramsden

    simonramsden

    1,208
    Jul 5, 2005
    Swanage, UK
    It's back - woooohoooooooooo !!!!!!

    Its all shiny and new looking as well. I think I may have to take some time off work to get re-aquainted. Today is a good day.

    The light at the end of the tunnel has either been turned on or a train is coming !
     
    simonramsden, Aug 25, 2005
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  11. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Congrat's Simon. :wink:
     
    Flew, Aug 25, 2005
    #11
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