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05/18/2006 04:07:55 PM · #1 |
Why do cameras pick the most awkward time to break?
I was at an event this morning that I really needed my camera at. So I charged the batteries, cleared the memory cards, cleaned the lens and put it in the carry case.
At the event I took it out of the case, and the batteries dropped to the floor! - The battery compartment door in had broken. I knew it was coming, the plastic tabs were getting weaker and weaker over time. I tried using tape to keep it closed, but it has quite a strong spring on it, and it kept powering off.
(It's not my camera in this shot, just showing the tabs which broke)
Sounds like a really really good excuse for me to upgrade..... :) |
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05/18/2006 04:09:34 PM · #2 |
Sorry about the malfunction! Did you manage to shoot anything worth keeping at the event? I'd say you could use a nice Canon to take your mind off it! ;)
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05/18/2006 04:10:30 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by jhonan:
Why do cameras pick the most awkward time to break?
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Take a picture of the broken camera with another camera and enter in in the failure challenge! :) |
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05/18/2006 04:12:21 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Sorry about the malfunction! Did you manage to shoot anything worth keeping at the event? I'd say you could use a nice Canon to take your mind off it! ;) |
I managed about 5 shots, but it meant holding the camera in such as way as I was applying pressure to the compartment door with my thumb, and trying to press the shutter at the same time. Not very practical.
Canon? - Who are they? |
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05/18/2006 04:13:16 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Are_62:
Take a picture of the broken camera with another camera and enter in in the failure challenge! :) |
Excellent idea! - How about a shot of me looking on in horror as the batteries fall to the floor? :D |
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05/24/2006 07:35:49 PM · #6 |
The battery cover on my old Coolpix 950 is broken also. A little duct-tape will keep it shut for a while though :-)
Message edited by author 2006-05-24 19:36:04.
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