dropped my camera on the pavement-lens not focusin

03/19/2008 08:34:32 PM · #1

Got out of the car the other day and my camera slipped and slammed into the pavement. Luckily it landed lens first. The lens (nikon 50mm 1.8d) looks fine except a scuff mark on the side, but it won't focus at all the focus ring is stuck. I relize the cost of repair is probally around the cost of a new one. Any one have any suggestions? I was thinking of taking the lens apart to see what was going on inside I have never done that before. I can't afford to buy a new one or pay someone to fix it. Is there any sites were you can get the diagram of a specfic lens I haven't been ale to find one...again any suggestions. I am just glad my camera wasn't broken ................

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

03/20/2008 12:26:57 AM · #2

no awesome advice out there???

chris48083

Pentax K10D

03/20/2008 12:29:00 AM · #3

dont drop your camera?

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

03/20/2008 12:31:11 AM · #4

THANKS THAT HELPS ME ALOT!!!!!! YOU ARE A GOD AMONG FLEAS

Jimbo_for_life

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

03/20/2008 12:35:11 AM · #5

i did this with my camera, if its still under warranty* try to clean up the scuff mark so it dont look to bad, take it to the store you bought it and say, it wont autofocus, they sent mine in and a week later i had a working one back:)

tate

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

03/20/2008 12:38:25 AM · #6

ooooh. Yeah I know the feeling. Good thing it was just the lens. If no one gets back regarding the repair, look for a used one.

I just dropped almost a grand worth of equipment into a river off a bridge. Sounds pretty stupid and I felt stupid too. I can't give advice on the repair, but I'd suggest adding your stuff to your home insurance if you have it - it saved my but (thanks to the advice of DPC members insisting that I do it).

Also: Try bumping this thread with a new post in the A.M.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

03/20/2008 01:30:38 AM · #7

Hope the body is OK. Have you tried another lens on it yet?

Man_Called_Horse

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

03/20/2008 07:44:28 AM · #8

I don't know.

Call me anal, call me scared, (just call me!!), but I don't keep my expensive camera and lens loose while traveling in the car.

Everything is in a nice tidy expensive camera bag. That bag is my storage facility. Just the thought of my equipment sloshing in the seat, or my lap, or unsecured some how makes me sick.

My advice?

Buy another $80 lens. Keep the broken one as a reminder of what happens to gear when not secured.

Buy a camera bag if you don't have one already.

Good luck.