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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

03/05/2003 02:26:08 PM · #1

Its been two weeks since its been gone and now I'm starting to believe I'll never see my camera again. It was a Sony DSC-S30 and I've taken well over 8,000 pictures in one year since I've used it. I was at a party and it went up missing. I feel like killing someone. Anyhow I'm starting to go through major with draw. It was like an extension of my body. My third eyeball. I miss being able to post my pictures to this sight, now all I can do is post the pictures I have already to photosig. I'm a Jobless college student. The camera was bought for $500 brand new. The major problem is it wasn't mine... it was my parents I still don't know how to break the news, I think I'll just wait till they want to use it and ask me where it is. If anyone knows where I can sell my soul for a camera drop me a line please.

jimmyn4

Canon EOS-7D

03/05/2003 02:35:53 PM · #2

Sorry to hear about that. Dial 18006666666, the guy on the line is really friendly and will give you whatever you want for your soul. No seriously I think you should tell your parents someone stole it as opposed to just telling them when they want it. Right now they don't need it right? If you tell them when they really need it than they'll be even more pissed. Just a thought if you can't find it cheap anywhere.

Jak

Fujifilm FinePix S602Z

03/05/2003 02:59:42 PM · #3

Maybe your folks have it covered on their insurance. That way you can tell them the truth AND get a new/replacement camera.

W.R.Miller

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

03/05/2003 03:22:18 PM · #4

Originally posted by Jak:

Maybe your folks have it covered on their insurance. That way you can tell them the truth AND get a new/replacement camera.

If you parents own their home I would almost guarantee that their home owners insurance would cover it.

DougPaz

Nikon D40

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

03/05/2003 03:31:27 PM · #5

Originally posted by wackybill:

Originally posted by Jak:
Maybe your folks have it covered on their insurance. That way you can tell them the truth AND get a new/replacement camera.

If you parents own their home I would almost guarantee that their home owners insurance would cover it.

Yeah, but it's probably $500 deductible!

timj351

Sony DSC-F707

03/05/2003 03:39:40 PM · #6

Definitely tell them sooner than later and after They have recovered tell them how badly you miss your third eyeball. I bet they will help you get a new camera some how. Tell them we will really miss your photos and that we are really counting on you. : ) BTW I'm sorry that happened. A friend's daughter had a party when he was gone and a bunch of his stuff was stolen including his camcorder which included his new wedding footage. He hasn't told his wife yet either. Ouch. I know the longer he waits the more she will be mad that he didn't tell her sooner. That kind of communication is pretty important, at least, in my humble opinion.

T

mcrael

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D

03/05/2003 04:01:37 PM · #7

Awww - Ricky - sorry to hear about your camera going missing. Bummer.

I agree with the others - tell your parents ASAP. You'll feel better, and your parents may be able to help.

I understand about your missing your third eye too. I went through similar withdrawal when I broke my camera in October. It was 3 weeks before I received a response from Fuji about how much it would cost to repair it. I decided to spend the money on a new one instead.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/05/2003 05:01:10 PM · #8

Ricky,

Sorry to hear about that... that truly sucks. I will second the suggestions to tell them sooner rather than later. It's not your fault, you were a victim of a crime (I also hope you reported it to the police).

Also, if you haven't looked into it already, renters insurance is cheap and covered your personal property, mine is about $10/month. Also you might consider a personal articles policy on your camera. You can cover if for loss, theft or accidental damage for a VERY small sum of money, probably only a couple dollars a month. It's worth it for the peace of mine.

Obviously this won't help you for this camera (but your parents may already have it covered) -- but I hope this advice can help you and others in the future.

Also, let your parents know soon, there might be a time limit on when they can make an insurance claim.

-Terry

03/05/2003 08:41:03 PM · #9

Originally posted by Ricky Cleave:

It was like an extension of my body. My third eyeball.

How awful for you! I am sorry about this!

This quote is so profound! I hope you are able to find a suitable replacement soon!

03/05/2003 11:20:05 PM · #10

Thanks everyone for you support. To be honest I was kinda of hoping to get a response like here you can have for five dollars but I guess nothing is free. I'm at my photography class right now and the smell of photo chemicals is soothing. I think you all made valuable points. I'm gonna go up to my parents and say Mom, Dad I have some bad news... I have a speeding ticket for $109, the digital camera was stolen (but its ok coz I took so many pictures with it, there is no way its still a 1.3mp camera) oh and Um..... the even worse news.... I got a girl pregnant.... :( They'll be really shocked at this point giving me the evil eye. And then I'll say alright I didn't get a girl pregnant but I did get thieved and I do have a speeding ticket. Well untill I get a new camera and since I won't be posting to this site for a while maybe. Check out my bridge portfolio on photo sig. :) Bridges //www1.photosig.com/userphotos.php?portfolioId=76990

Message edited by ClubJuggle - Fixed bad link.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

03/06/2003 01:35:09 PM · #11

I would like to see them, Ricky... but cannot get the link to work. :(

LindaLee

Canon EOS-40D

03/06/2003 02:29:05 PM · #12

I think that ClubJuggle brought up a very valid point - notifying the police. With a police report, it can likely be covered under home owners insurance; without one, not much can be done.

Fibre Optix

03/06/2003 03:17:11 PM · #13

I was at a party in Oregon and found a Sony Camera in between couch cusions. Ya for me.

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

03/06/2003 03:55:26 PM · #14

Originally posted by Fibre Optix:

I was at a party in Oregon and found a Sony Camera in between couch cusions. Ya for me.

Did you at least try to find out who it belonged to?

03/06/2003 05:29:39 PM · #15

Originally posted by BAMartin:

Originally posted by Fibre Optix:
I was at a party in Oregon and found a Sony Camera in between couch cusions. Ya for me.

Did you at least try to find out who it belonged to?

shock maybe it is Ricky's!!!

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/07/2003 07:09:09 AM · #16

Originally posted by KarenB:

I would like to see them, Ricky... but cannot get the link to work. :(

you can see them I guess you just have to be logged on to photosig first.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

03/07/2003 07:23:27 AM · #17

Originally posted by Ricky Cleave:

Originally posted by KarenB:
I would like to see them, Ricky... but cannot get the link to work. :(

you can see them I guess you just have to be logged on to photosig first.

There was an error in the link. I've fixed it now. The "//www" appeared twice at the beginning of the URL, so it wouldn't work.

-Terry

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

03/07/2003 03:12:11 PM · #18

Nice Shots!!!

Morgan

Nikon D800

03/07/2003 03:31:45 PM · #19

Ricky, Sorry about the camera. It happened to me once in Vancouver and it was a real disappointment that someone would do such a thing. I hope that things will work out for you. Please let us all know when you are back in action, your work is good and it would be a shame if you did not continue to participate at DPC. MJM