Faulty Gear….. (A.K.A All most broke)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/09/2007 12:25:24 PM · #1

Ok well the other day I was shooting and messing around with the ole cameraâ�¦.. and I sat it down on the table with the strap hanging off the table. Well my dog got a little happy and some how snagged the strap and it pulled it off the table ( it was not his fault we were playing in the kitchen lol ). Any ways the camera fell off the table and I have my Sb600 locked in the Mount, and it didnâ��t damage the camera but it about ripped the bottom piece off the Sb600 all around the base of the piece that locks into the camera is cracked on both sides and I can kinda pull it back and see wires. It still works but and the numbers show up but the red light for when the flash is ready flashes.

Ok for my question. I have 2 weddings to do this year one coming up in about a month and one twards the end of the year. So I think im going to Cancel the weddings ( if cant get the money to replace it ) I have planned. there is no way I can replace it right now I am strapped for money and if I would replace it I would not buy a SB600 Again I would get the Sb800.

Would you guys cancel too? I feel bad and donâ��t want to cancel but I donâ��t want to screw up any ones pictures, and donâ��t feel right using faulty gear.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

02/09/2007 12:30:44 PM · #2

No, just rent a camera.

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

02/09/2007 12:35:36 PM · #3

Are these proper pro assignments or are the clients aware you're not a pro? If they are the first, I'd be absolutely furious if I were the client, to discover that you're not carrying insurance to cater for eventualities like this.

Don't get me wrong, I think you're an excellent photographer, but there's a lot more to shooting professionally than taking nice pictures and reliability and proper investment (including full insurance) are just a small part of the list.

I'd look into renting or borrowing too.

Message edited by author 2007-02-09 12:35:51.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/09/2007 12:51:54 PM · #4

Originally posted by Kavey:

I dont mind tell me how it is i like the truth lol.....

well these are friends that know im not Pro and would understand, i do understand were you are comming from i just though it would not happen my camera is like my baby lol. i about died lol.... well i duno i guess i can start saving a little more and rent or replace... i duno... rock and a hard place.... eeerrrrrr

Spork99

OM System OM-1

02/09/2007 01:04:21 PM · #5

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Originally posted by Kavey:
Are these proper pro assignments or are the clients aware you're not a pro? If they are the first, I'd be absolutely furious if I were the client, to discover that you're not carrying insurance to cater for eventualities like this.

Don't get me wrong, I think you're an excellent photographer, but there's a lot more to shooting professionally than taking nice pictures and reliability and proper investment (including full insurance) are just a small part of the list.

I'd look into renting or borrowing too.

I dont mind tell me how it is i like the truth lol.....

well these are friends that know im not Pro and would understand, i do understand were you are comming from i just though it would not happen my camera is like my baby lol. i about died lol.... well i duno i guess i can start saving a little more and rent or replace... i duno... rock and a hard place.... eeerrrrrr

You should rent what you need if you can't afford to buy it. I understand that your friends know you aren't a pro, but to jump ship on them this late in the game is not cool at all. They'd be hard pressed to find anyone on such short notice, not to mention, they probably have plenty of other things to worry about.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/09/2007 01:13:19 PM · #6

Chris, if you really need to, you can borrow our sb800 for the weddings. All ya have to do is ask. (and drive to the Sprint campus to get it fom me :P )

Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical IF for Canon

02/09/2007 01:22:33 PM · #7

Originally posted by wavelength:

Chris, if you really need to, you can borrow our sb800 for the weddings. All ya have to do is ask. (and drive to the Sprint campus to get it fom me :P )

REALLY?? NICE!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!! that would make me feel alot better..... you GUYS are AWESOME!!!

nards656

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

02/09/2007 01:24:35 PM · #8

Originally posted by Givemeashot:

Originally posted by wavelength:
Chris, if you really need to, you can borrow our sb800 for the weddings. All ya have to do is ask. (and drive to the Sprint campus to get it fom me :P )

REALLY?? NICE!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!! that would make me feel alot better..... you GUYS are AWESOME!!!

Just leave the dang dog outta the kitchen while you've got it...