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10/31/2008 01:01:07 PM · #1 |
I'm reading the manual for my new camera, and here are just a few of my favorite lines from the "How to Prevent Serious Injury and Death" section:
"Do not use any home-made or modified batteries."
"Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc."
"If a child swallows the battery, contact a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach or intestines.)"
"During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock."
"Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident."
"Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire."
"Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child."
"Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun's rays and cause a fire."
The last one is my favorite - I wonder how often that happened before they put a warning in the manual? |
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10/31/2008 01:06:06 PM · #2 |
| If they stop posting this information, perhaps these stupid people will take themselves out of the gene pool. Lawyers have taken away the urge to be self responsible. Why take watch out for yourself if you might be able to sue someone! |
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10/31/2008 01:58:44 PM · #3 |
| Do not take pictures while operating a motor vehicle. A serious injury may occur to both the driver and passengers. |
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10/31/2008 02:02:59 PM · #4 |
| Do not take spouse or partner while doing street photography. He or she might disappear forever. |
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10/31/2008 02:06:57 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by mpeters:
Do not take pictures while operating a motor vehicle. |
Sorry, I do this all the time. :-(
About this one:
"Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident."
I wonder if that applies to red-light traffic enforcement cameras ... |
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10/31/2008 02:08:59 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by mpeters:
Do not take pictures while operating a motor vehicle. A serious injury may occur to both the driver and passengers. |
So sorry but I done this a bunch of times
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10/31/2008 02:30:19 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by mpeters:
Do not take pictures while operating a motor vehicle. |
Sorry, I do this all the time. :-(
About this one:
"Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident."
I wonder if that applies to red-light traffic enforcement cameras ... |
But at least now you've been notified that this activity could be hazardous to your health. ;) |
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10/31/2008 02:47:57 PM · #8 |
My two favorites in the manual for my external flash:
--Do not apply a strong shock to a battery or throw it.
--Do not immerse batteries in water, or expose to moisture including rain, seawater, and animal urine.
There must be an interesting story behind that one
Edit for typos
Message edited by author 2008-10-31 15:00:35. |
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10/31/2008 02:57:38 PM · #9 |
"if you accidently drop the camera/lens/flash from a bridge/roof/cliff/tower/cruise-ship, resist the urge to dive after it"
I'm just sayin, is all.... |
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10/31/2008 03:07:09 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by antares1966:
--Do not immerse batteries in water, or expose to moisture including rain, seawater, and animal urine.
There must be an interesting story behind that one
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Hahaha, that goes in my top three :) |
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10/31/2008 03:42:25 PM · #11 |
meh, just remove the warning labels all together and let the problems sort them selves out ;)
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10/31/2008 03:49:23 PM · #12 |
"Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball"
"If Happy Fun Ball begins to smoke, seek shelter and cover head." |
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10/31/2008 05:17:46 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by mpeters:
But at least now you've been notified that this activity could be hazardous to your health. ;) |
OK, so I took this one while stopped at a traffic light. Better? ;-)
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10/31/2008 07:05:26 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by mpeters:
Do not take pictures while operating a motor vehicle.. |
Damn I wish I read that one before I took this one.
The policeman didn't have a sense of humour
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