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On the isle of eigg at the moment. Turned away to sneeze momentarily only for a rogue wave to chuck my 5d and lens into the sea.
It was only in for a second but its f
ked.
Feel like chucking the whole photography thing in right now.
Don't have insurance and have no money to get it repaired.
It was only in for a second but its f
ked.Feel like chucking the whole photography thing in right now.
Don't have insurance and have no money to get it repaired.
My home/contents paid out on my D80 when I broke it trying to clean it. The insurers were going to replace with another camera like for like, but their preferred place (WHE) didnt have stock so they sent me cash equivalent, cheque arrived within a week
In the meantime, suggest a cheap film SLR. Works for me but dont know whether it'd be your thing.
In the meantime, suggest a cheap film SLR. Works for me but dont know whether it'd be your thing.
Spoke to direct line - they will cover any claim up to 2000.00. Feel a little better now.
The whole reason for this trip was to shoot for a magazine, got about 3 shots under harsh light in mid afternoon.
O, and there is a sheep that won't shut up and I am in the mood to boot it up the arse!
The whole reason for this trip was to shoot for a magazine, got about 3 shots under harsh light in mid afternoon.
O, and there is a sheep that won't shut up and I am in the mood to boot it up the arse!
Sorry that you've had this happen!
I broke my 350d on holiday back in June (dropped it about 20ft) and despite getting several estimates my travel insurers are being really irritating about the claim. It's not worth anywhere near as much as the 5D but I haven't been able to take a photo since June - and that's SO annoying!
I broke my 350d on holiday back in June (dropped it about 20ft) and despite getting several estimates my travel insurers are being really irritating about the claim. It's not worth anywhere near as much as the 5D but I haven't been able to take a photo since June - and that's SO annoying!
Aw, man, feel for you. Hope the insurance covers you and that you're not too far out of pocket or inconvenienced - would indeed be a shame to lose you and your images.
When you're back up and running, try Aaduki for insurance, there's been a couple of threads on here with others and the Q often pops up on TalkPhotography too.
When you're back up and running, try Aaduki for insurance, there's been a couple of threads on here with others and the Q often pops up on TalkPhotography too.
That is unlucky John but not worth stopping photography. Put it down to experience and next time, have the strap round your neck, the worse thing that could happen in the case of a sneeze is that it would swing up and smash you in the face.
Could be time to try a 7d and pocket the change. who needs full frame anyway??
Could be time to try a 7d and pocket the change. who needs full frame anyway??
Discovered how well a 5D2, battery pack and 24-70 bounce in Canada last week 
Was climbing some rocks and slipped and managed to throw it a few feet at the rocks from my shoulder where it was slung. A bit sickening to see (and hear) but apart from a couple of scrapes on the body and battery pack all seems well.
Was climbing some rocks and slipped and managed to throw it a few feet at the rocks from my shoulder where it was slung. A bit sickening to see (and hear) but apart from a couple of scrapes on the body and battery pack all seems well.
john185k said:
On the isle of eigg at the moment. Turned away to sneeze momentarily only for a rogue wave to chuck my 5d and lens into the sea.
It was only in for a second but its fked.
Feel like chucking the whole photography thing in right now.
Don't have insurance and have no money to get it repaired.
sorry to hear it fella! I know it is no consolation but the 550d is much better IQ than the old 5d just without full frame, a bargain at 5 to 600 quidIt was only in for a second but its f
ked.Feel like chucking the whole photography thing in right now.
Don't have insurance and have no money to get it repaired.
eta just saw its an mk2, i know its of no solice to you right now but the 550 does make a good cheap alternate on a par iq wise
Edited by stigmundfreud on Thursday 9th September 18:48
Sorry to hear that John. Very bad luck! A friend of mine who's a videographer was chatting to a photographer at a wedding recently. He was informed that the 550d is as good as the 7d and not far off the 5d for most intents and purposes. He was impressed enough by the results to cancel his 5d order and saved a bucket by ordering a 550. He got a really good deal on Amazon to include an 85-200 lens (? - my memory may be playing tricks) along with kit 18-55 IS and body for <£700. Hope this aids your mood recuperation?!
McAndy said:
Sorry to hear that John. Very bad luck! A friend of mine who's a videographer was chatting to a photographer at a wedding recently. He was informed that the 550d is as good as the 7d and not far off the 5d for most intents and purposes. He was impressed enough by the results to cancel his 5d order and saved a bucket by ordering a 550. He got a really good deal on Amazon to include an 85-200 lens (? - my memory may be playing tricks) along with kit 18-55 IS and body for <£700. Hope this aids your mood recuperation?!
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