Interesting day

stevejo · 02-26-2021, 07:25 AM

Just been out to try and capture some birds. Fiddling with my monopod and my KP with the 50-300 PLM fell off. Fortunately made a left handed catch with would have impressed the England test squad!
Came home and fell down half of the staircase (no damage).
What is next I wonder?

**Kevin B123** · 02-26-2021, 07:42 AM - **1 Like**

Go to bed for the rest of the day, do not buy a lottery ticket etc.

How did the lens fall off? Did it not click in place?

Actually you have been lucky, maybe you should get that ticket

stevejo · 02-26-2021, 07:48 AM - **1 Like**

It wasn't the lens it was the whole KP + the lens. I was sure that it was fastened properly but obviously not. Seem to come loose as I was extending the leg. I wonder if I would have been able to catch say a K1 ?

**Kevin B123** · 02-26-2021, 08:50 AM

I sure you would, with your reaction time being the same, it just that your arm would a bit longer now

35mmfilmfan · 02-26-2021, 09:16 AM

Wise after the event, but I always extend the leg first, loop the wrist strap round my wrist (lateral thinking there !), then I have two hands for the lens / camera combination. That way, it reduces the chances of Gravity taking a sudden and unwanted interest in the matter.

**aslyfox** · 02-26-2021, 09:36 AM

you already fell down stairs

avoid the bath tub

The Most Common Places You're Most Likely to Fall Around the Home - Senior Safety | Medical Alert Blog

good luck and be safe

timb64 · 02-26-2021, 10:26 AM - **2 Likes**

The old superstition is that such misfortunes come in threes.My Gran would recommend smashing an old cup or plate to get the last one out of the way!

stevejo · 02-26-2021, 10:42 AM

I did break a glass yesterday, so maybe that will be taken into account.

crazy4oldcars · 02-26-2021, 04:09 PM - **1 Like**

Best of luck to you.
Please, check in tomorrow so we know you made it thru!

Kirk B.

bobD · 02-26-2021, 10:52 PM - **1 Like**

Seriously, get a check-up
... dropping multiple things and falling...
(without imbibed, inhaled, ingested, or injected substances) may be benign but worth a follow-up for peace of mind for you and yours...
Long may you actuate the Shutter-release...

best,
Bob.

stevejo · 02-27-2021, 01:31 AM - **1 Like**

Ok so today I just ordered a set of the new HD FA limiteds, and a silver K1ii ..... then I woke up! still in one piece. Nice dream but for now I will stick to my KP unless I drop it again and fail to catch it.
Thanks for the concern Bob. Falling down the stairs was just due to my foot sliding out of my slippers as I was going up and with my hands full couldn't stop myself (so that's why they are called slippers). The KP incident was just me being awkward, but if I seem to be going into a downward spiral I will get checked out.

crazy4oldcars · 02-27-2021, 07:17 AM

"Such a DREAM! OH!" I would love to have a K1, but, like you, I have no reason to forsake my beloved K3.
Glad to see you, none the worse for wear, on this side of the morning.

Kirk B.

stevejo · 02-27-2021, 09:24 AM

Might have to cut my cards up soon. SRS have the K1ii silver edition with grip and a few extras reduced to £1499. Keep having to tell myself No! No!

crazy4oldcars · 02-27-2021, 10:55 AM

If you're expecting us to provide restraint.....

Kirk B.

02-26-2021, 07:25 AM	#1
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527	Interesting day Just been out to try and capture some birds. Fiddling with my monopod and my KP with the 50-300 PLM fell off. Fortunately made a left handed catch with would have impressed the England test squad! Came home and fell down half of the staircase (no damage). What is next I wonder?

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02-26-2021, 07:42 AM - 1 Like	#2
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,178	Go to bed for the rest of the day, do not buy a lottery ticket etc. How did the lens fall off? Did it not click in place? Actually you have been lucky, maybe you should get that ticket

02-26-2021, 07:48 AM - 1 Like	#3
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	It wasn't the lens it was the whole KP + the lens. I was sure that it was fastened properly but obviously not. Seem to come loose as I was extending the leg. I wonder if I would have been able to catch say a K1 ?

02-26-2021, 08:50 AM	#4
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,178	I sure you would, with your reaction time being the same, it just that your arm would a bit longer now

02-26-2021, 09:16 AM	#5
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,337	Wise after the event, but I always extend the leg first, loop the wrist strap round my wrist (lateral thinking there !), then I have two hands for the lens / camera combination. That way, it reduces the chances of Gravity taking a sudden and unwanted interest in the matter.

02-26-2021, 09:36 AM	#6
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	you already fell down stairs avoid the bath tub The Most Common Places You're Most Likely to Fall Around the Home - Senior Safety \| Medical Alert Blog good luck and be safe

02-26-2021, 10:26 AM - 2 Likes	#7
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	The old superstition is that such misfortunes come in threes.My Gran would recommend smashing an old cup or plate to get the last one out of the way!

02-26-2021, 10:42 AM	#8
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	I did break a glass yesterday, so maybe that will be taken into account.

02-26-2021, 04:09 PM - 1 Like	#9
crazy4oldcars Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 218	Best of luck to you. Please, check in tomorrow so we know you made it thru! Kirk B.

02-26-2021, 10:52 PM - 1 Like	#10
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Seriously, get a check-up ... dropping multiple things and falling... (without imbibed, inhaled, ingested, or injected substances) may be benign but worth a follow-up for peace of mind for you and yours... Long may you actuate the Shutter-release... best, Bob.

02-27-2021, 01:31 AM - 1 Like	#11
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Ok so today I just ordered a set of the new HD FA limiteds, and a silver K1ii ..... then I woke up! still in one piece. Nice dream but for now I will stick to my KP unless I drop it again and fail to catch it. Thanks for the concern Bob. Falling down the stairs was just due to my foot sliding out of my slippers as I was going up and with my hands full couldn't stop myself (so that's why they are called slippers). The KP incident was just me being awkward, but if I seem to be going into a downward spiral I will get checked out.

02-27-2021, 07:17 AM	#12
crazy4oldcars Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 218	"Such a DREAM! OH!" I would love to have a K1, but, like you, I have no reason to forsake my beloved K3. Glad to see you, none the worse for wear, on this side of the morning. Kirk B.

02-27-2021, 09:24 AM	#13
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Might have to cut my cards up soon. SRS have the K1ii silver edition with grip and a few extras reduced to £1499. Keep having to tell myself No! No!

02-27-2021, 10:55 AM	#14
crazy4oldcars Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 218	If you're expecting us to provide restraint..... Kirk B.