And all that heartache could have been prevented by making use of the FREE strap that came with the camera. Really, unless it's sitting on a table or in studio, I am pretty obsessive about having my camera strap over my head. If I hand the camera to someone, I don't let it go until they have the strap over their head.
And all that heartache could have been prevented by making use of the FREE strap that came with the camera. Really, unless it's sitting on a table or in studio, I am pretty obsessive about having my camera strap over my head. If I hand the camera to someone, I don't let it go until they have the strap over their head.
So far I have yet to drop a camera.
Cheers,
Tom B
He had the camera on a tripod. Kind of hard to keep the strap around your neck all the time.
I'm one of those unfortunate people who have had a strap (the smugmug strap in fact) fail. I dropped a 20D with 200,000+ actuations no big loss, and the camera still works. Back in my medium format days we NEVER used straps, but our brackets had feet. So now I check the condition of my strap often, and use one on both bodies, but only because I carry 2 cameras, otherwise I'd prefer not to have a strap. My record so far equal strap fail =1 no strap fail = 0.
Sad tale, but the guy loosened the clamp holding his camera onto the ballhead. I can't say I'm surprised the camera fell. Unfortunately, he made a careless mistake and was not paying attention to what he was doing.
Who wears a camera strap when the camera is mounted on a tripod??
Sad tale, but the guy loosened the clamp holding his camera onto the ballhead. I can't say I'm surprised the camera fell. Unfortunately, he made a careless mistake and was not paying attention to what he was doing.
Sad story. And yes, he did a costly mistake. As an Acratech (V2) ballhead user I'm familiar with the issue. I make sure that the plate-mounting knob is ALWAYS at a 90 degree angle compared to other ones, so it next to impossible to grab it by accident...
And, in addition to that...
Who wears a camera strap when the camera is mounted on a tripod??
The sad truth is that a tripod is an unstable device, unless the mass is kept very well centered. Even more so on irregular ground, which is where tripods are frequently used.
I have had a tripod start to fall over several times, despite being quite aware of their unstable nature. This is particularly true with large, long lenses or large heavy cameras. DAMHIK:D
I am sorry for the unfortunate experience - I would be devastated also. It was concerns like this that drove me to purchase an all hazards insurance policy with replacement value.
I do not use a neck strap when my camera is on a tripod either. I do use one when climbing a wall around waterfalls though.
And just because it's "Pick on Nik" day, here's another one. I may be mistaken, but I don't think he's using his strap at all here.
Yeah, you're correct, I'm not a tripod fan, IS is my way.
However, when I use it in a precarious situations (like in the water) - believe it or not, I do also wear the strap while having the camera on the tripod - exactly to prevent somthing like this...
Sad story but in fact most of people know the risk.
The IS on the lens reduce the use of tripod. I usually try not to use the tripod particularly when there are many other people around or on the uneven ground. Just mount the camera on the tripod with the strap linking to my neck for a shot or two then separate the tripod again.
It is not advisable to have major repair of electronic toys. it never perform the same after "repair". Try to get the total lost (beyond repair recommendation from the service centre and claim from insurance company.
The IS on the lens reduce the use of tripod. I usually try not to use the tripod particularly when there are many other people around or on the uneven ground. Just mount the camera on the tripod with the strap linking to my neck for a shot or two then separate the tripod again.
only as a prime
I guess he accidentally pressed the lock button against the fence or something...
Yeah... I read the blog but I still can't figure out how that happened to him. The other story about the tripod is understandable but how do you press the lock button while focusing or zooming? My fingers aren't even near that part of the body when shooting???
Yeah... I read the blog but I still can't figure out how that happened to him. The other story about the tripod is understandable but how do you press the lock button while focusing or zooming? My fingers aren't even near that part of the body when shooting???
Yeah, you're correct, I'm not a tripod fan, IS is my way.
However, when I use it in a precarious situations (like in the water) - believe it or not, I do also wear the strap while having the camera on the tripod - exactly to prevent somthing like this...
** Cough ** **cough**
One more "Pick on Nik" shot from Glacier in 2007.
The camera is on the tripod.
The strap is on the camera.
But, the strap isn't around his neck!
The camera is on the tripod.
The strap is on the camera.
But, the strap isn't around his neck!
I think that is his old cheap backup camera and kit lens, so it is ok to be wet and write off. The true story is that he keep is 10K body and L lens in the car for safety reason.
I think that is his old cheap backup camera and kit lens, so it is ok to be wet and write off. The true story is that he keep is 10K body and L lens in the car for safety reason.
Well, I can't answer to the lens, but I remember him toting a 40D - which was the latest of the crop-sensor cameras available at the time.
If you are interested, you can get the orignial and see if you can determine the lens.
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So far I have yet to drop a camera.
Cheers,
Tom B
should have been more attentive!
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He had the camera on a tripod. Kind of hard to keep the strap around your neck all the time.
My blog: HERE
Who wears a camera strap when the camera is mounted on a tripod??
http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/
And, in addition to that... I do :hide
Link to my Smugmug site
www.tednghiem.com
Link to my Smugmug site
I have had a tripod start to fall over several times, despite being quite aware of their unstable nature. This is particularly true with large, long lenses or large heavy cameras. DAMHIK:D
I am sorry for the unfortunate experience - I would be devastated also. It was concerns like this that drove me to purchase an all hazards insurance policy with replacement value.
I do not use a neck strap when my camera is on a tripod either. I do use one when climbing a wall around waterfalls though.
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Yeah, you're correct, I'm not a tripod fan, IS is my way.
However, when I use it in a precarious situations (like in the water) - believe it or not, I do also wear the strap while having the camera on the tripod - exactly to prevent somthing like this...
The IS on the lens reduce the use of tripod. I usually try not to use the tripod particularly when there are many other people around or on the uneven ground. Just mount the camera on the tripod with the strap linking to my neck for a shot or two then separate the tripod again.
It is not advisable to have major repair of electronic toys. it never perform the same after "repair". Try to get the total lost (beyond repair recommendation from the service centre and claim from insurance company.
flickr.com/photos/photoskipper/
Similar issue happened to this poor guy:
You can read the blog that explains what happened here
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GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
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Yeah, but it's permanently stuck at 28mm now.
Link to my Smugmug site
I guess he accidentally pressed the lock button against the fence or something...
Yeah... I read the blog but I still can't figure out how that happened to him. The other story about the tripod is understandable but how do you press the lock button while focusing or zooming? My fingers aren't even near that part of the body when shooting???
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OK... now you guys are just ganging up on me.
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** Cough ** **cough**
One more "Pick on Nik" shot from Glacier in 2007.
The camera is on the tripod.
The strap is on the camera.
But, the strap isn't around his neck!
My Photos
Thoughts on photographing a wedding, How to post a picture, AF Microadjustments?, Light Scoop
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GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
flickr.com/photos/photoskipper/
If you are interested, you can get the orignial and see if you can determine the lens.
My Photos
Thoughts on photographing a wedding, How to post a picture, AF Microadjustments?, Light Scoop
Equipment List - Check my profile
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
The lens is EF-S 10-22, IIRC.