So long, see you again soon

robalabob · 03-21-2017, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

Hello everyone and goodbye for a little while.

I've only just joined this site after finally getting my hands on my first DSLR (and first camera as a matter of fact), the Pentax K-1 with a 15-30mm lens. I saved up all year by selling prints from my 14mp sony bridge I borrowed from a family member and as soon as I started using the Pentax knew I had made the right decision.

However after less than 3 weeks since acquiring my dream camera it is gone. I was taken out by a rouge wave and the camera and lens got submerged. I got the news from the camera shop today that the camera is beyond economical repair and the lens will need to be shipped off to Europe for an estimate/repair.

Where was your insurance you ask? Well I thought I had it, I honestly did, I set it up and everything was confirmed, the rouge wave hit me and the very next day I got a letter through the post saying that the insurance was set up and will be active as of 2 days later. I feel like a right doughnut for missing this point and honestly thought I had confirmed with them that the insurance was now set...but we live and learn. I will be saving up for a new K-1 and lens as in my short time using it I fell in love with how it worked and the pictures it helped produce.

I will see you all soon, enjoy your photography and for the love of god look after your cameras.

Rob

pathdoc · 03-21-2017, 07:23 AM

Sorry for the loss.

You may want to consider taking your camera a little less close to risky situations in future!

**ffking** · 03-21-2017, 07:24 AM

That's really rough iI know how I'd feel if my K-1 was written off - not good! I'm actually surprised that a quick immersion was enough to finish it, but I wasn't there, so what do I know. I wish you luck with your sales or whatever it takes to get up and running again - you made a good choice, at least.

Have you incidentally tried the official Pentax repair place, Johnson's Photopia?

**TER-OR** · 03-21-2017, 07:28 AM

Ouch, that really hurts.

BullsOnParade81 · 03-21-2017, 07:32 AM

Ugh that's horrible sorry for your lost. When I'm out hiking on the weekends I worry about tripping on a root and landing on my k-1 and 24-70mm. Scary thought.

Oldbayrunner · 03-21-2017, 07:42 AM

Did they already take the money out of your account prior to the incident? if so I don't know about where you live but in the USA that is considered a binder for which the insuring company is obligated to pay.

robalabob · 03-21-2017, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Sorry for the loss.

You may want to consider taking your camera a little less close to risky situations in future!

Apparently a common thing in Iceland these rogue waves. We were standing there with the waves just lapping the bottom of the tripod for 15 minutes happily taking photos, next minute myself and a bunch of cameramen around were almost waist deep in water, I wasn't lucky enough to have my camera to hand when it hit like the others

**jatrax** · 03-21-2017, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Oldbayrunner

Did they already take the money out of your account prior to the incident?

I would agree with this. If money changed hands the insurance should be in effect. In fact, in most cases with insurance here in the USA just signing the contract means the insurance is "in effect". There is usually a clause that states you are covered from the time you sign but it will be canceled if payment is not made by a certain time.

Sorry for your loss, I know that would make me feel horrible even if it was covered by insurance.

Just curious but what lens was mounted?

robalabob · 03-21-2017, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by ffking

That's really rough iI know how I'd feel if my K-1 was written off - not good! I'm actually surprised that a quick immersion was enough to finish it, but I wasn't there, so what do I know. I wish you luck with your sales or whatever it takes to get up and running again - you made a good choice, at least.

Have you incidentally tried the official Pentax repair place, Johnson's Photopia?

Yeah I tried johnsons, that's who its gone to. Yeah I was quite surprised if I'm honest, it was submerged for a second if not less as I saw it happening and reacted quickly. I thought the weatherproofing would have done a little something.

Cheers mate. Won't be too long hopefully

pathdoc · 03-21-2017, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by robalabob

the waves just lapping the bottom of the tripod

You are a braver man than I, taking your brand new and expensive DSLR into that situation!

Originally posted by robalabob

I thought the weatherproofing would have done a little something.

My call has always been that it MAY save your camera from submergence if removed immediately - i.e. it would give you a fighting chance that a non WR system might not - but it's not specifically designed to survive it and you are lucky if it does.

Evidently the odds were not in your favour on that day.

stevebrot · 03-21-2017, 08:03 AM

That is an incredibly sad story. At least you are safe. Serious injury or drowning due to sneaker/rogue waves are not unusual on our coasts in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. As mentioned above, the acceptance of funds binds the contract here in the U.S. and probably should in GB as well. I believe that provision was passed to us as common law.

Steve

Not a Number · 03-21-2017, 08:26 AM

If you purchased the equipment with a credit card it may be covered for the first 90 days by "purchase protection" which covers loss from theft or accident. Natural disasters such as earthquakes may not be covered though.

robalabob · 03-21-2017, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by BullsOnParade81

Ugh that's horrible sorry for your lost. When I'm out hiking on the weekends I worry about tripping on a root and landing on my k-1 and 24-70mm. Scary thought.

It was horrific, right out of a horror movie lol

BullsOnParade81 · 03-21-2017, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by robalabob

It was horrific, right out of a horror movie lol

I bet it was horrible. I imagine it was like slow motion as it was falling.

robalabob · 03-21-2017, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

That is an incredibly sad story. At least you are safe. Serious injury or drowning due to sneaker/rogue waves are not unusual on our coasts in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. As mentioned above, the acceptance of funds binds the contract here in the U.S. and probably should in GB as well. I believe that provision was passed to us as common law.

Steve

True, It was a little scary at the time. More so becuase of the huge chunks of glacier swilling around us. My missus is only 5ft as well so she nearly had to swim out the way lol

03-21-2017, 07:15 AM - 1 Like	#1
robalabob Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Anglesey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33	So long, see you again soon Hello everyone and goodbye for a little while. I've only just joined this site after finally getting my hands on my first DSLR (and first camera as a matter of fact), the Pentax K-1 with a 15-30mm lens. I saved up all year by selling prints from my 14mp sony bridge I borrowed from a family member and as soon as I started using the Pentax knew I had made the right decision. However after less than 3 weeks since acquiring my dream camera it is gone. I was taken out by a rouge wave and the camera and lens got submerged. I got the news from the camera shop today that the camera is beyond economical repair and the lens will need to be shipped off to Europe for an estimate/repair. Where was your insurance you ask? Well I thought I had it, I honestly did, I set it up and everything was confirmed, the rouge wave hit me and the very next day I got a letter through the post saying that the insurance was set up and will be active as of 2 days later. I feel like a right doughnut for missing this point and honestly thought I had confirmed with them that the insurance was now set...but we live and learn. I will be saving up for a new K-1 and lens as in my short time using it I fell in love with how it worked and the pictures it helped produce. I will see you all soon, enjoy your photography and for the love of god look after your cameras. Rob

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03-21-2017, 07:23 AM	#2
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Sorry for the loss. You may want to consider taking your camera a little less close to risky situations in future!

03-21-2017, 07:24 AM	#3
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	That's really rough iI know how I'd feel if my K-1 was written off - not good! I'm actually surprised that a quick immersion was enough to finish it, but I wasn't there, so what do I know. I wish you luck with your sales or whatever it takes to get up and running again - you made a good choice, at least. Have you incidentally tried the official Pentax repair place, Johnson's Photopia?

03-21-2017, 07:28 AM	#4
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Ouch, that really hurts.

03-21-2017, 07:32 AM	#5
BullsOnParade81 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 287	Ugh that's horrible sorry for your lost. When I'm out hiking on the weekends I worry about tripping on a root and landing on my k-1 and 24-70mm. Scary thought.

03-21-2017, 07:42 AM	#6
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	Did they already take the money out of your account prior to the incident? if so I don't know about where you live but in the USA that is considered a binder for which the insuring company is obligated to pay.

03-21-2017, 07:51 AM	#7
robalabob Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Anglesey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33 Original Poster	Originally posted by pathdoc Sorry for the loss. You may want to consider taking your camera a little less close to risky situations in future! Apparently a common thing in Iceland these rogue waves. We were standing there with the waves just lapping the bottom of the tripod for 15 minutes happily taking photos, next minute myself and a bunch of cameramen around were almost waist deep in water, I wasn't lucky enough to have my camera to hand when it hit like the others

03-21-2017, 07:52 AM	#8
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Oldbayrunner Did they already take the money out of your account prior to the incident? I would agree with this. If money changed hands the insurance should be in effect. In fact, in most cases with insurance here in the USA just signing the contract means the insurance is "in effect". There is usually a clause that states you are covered from the time you sign but it will be canceled if payment is not made by a certain time. Sorry for your loss, I know that would make me feel horrible even if it was covered by insurance. Just curious but what lens was mounted?

03-21-2017, 07:54 AM	#9
robalabob Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Anglesey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33 Original Poster	Originally posted by ffking That's really rough iI know how I'd feel if my K-1 was written off - not good! I'm actually surprised that a quick immersion was enough to finish it, but I wasn't there, so what do I know. I wish you luck with your sales or whatever it takes to get up and running again - you made a good choice, at least. Have you incidentally tried the official Pentax repair place, Johnson's Photopia? Yeah I tried johnsons, that's who its gone to. Yeah I was quite surprised if I'm honest, it was submerged for a second if not less as I saw it happening and reacted quickly. I thought the weatherproofing would have done a little something. Cheers mate. Won't be too long hopefully

03-21-2017, 08:01 AM	#10
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by robalabob the waves just lapping the bottom of the tripod You are a braver man than I, taking your brand new and expensive DSLR into that situation! Originally posted by robalabob I thought the weatherproofing would have done a little something. My call has always been that it MAY save your camera from submergence if removed immediately - i.e. it would give you a fighting chance that a non WR system might not - but it's not specifically designed to survive it and you are lucky if it does. Evidently the odds were not in your favour on that day.

03-21-2017, 08:03 AM	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	That is an incredibly sad story. At least you are safe. Serious injury or drowning due to sneaker/rogue waves are not unusual on our coasts in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. As mentioned above, the acceptance of funds binds the contract here in the U.S. and probably should in GB as well. I believe that provision was passed to us as common law. Steve

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03-21-2017, 08:26 AM	#12
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If you purchased the equipment with a credit card it may be covered for the first 90 days by "purchase protection" which covers loss from theft or accident. Natural disasters such as earthquakes may not be covered though.

03-21-2017, 08:31 AM	#13
robalabob Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Anglesey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33 Original Poster	Originally posted by BullsOnParade81 Ugh that's horrible sorry for your lost. When I'm out hiking on the weekends I worry about tripping on a root and landing on my k-1 and 24-70mm. Scary thought. It was horrific, right out of a horror movie lol

03-21-2017, 08:34 AM	#14
BullsOnParade81 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 287	Originally posted by robalabob It was horrific, right out of a horror movie lol I bet it was horrible. I imagine it was like slow motion as it was falling.

03-21-2017, 08:35 AM	#15
robalabob Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Anglesey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot That is an incredibly sad story. At least you are safe. Serious injury or drowning due to sneaker/rogue waves are not unusual on our coasts in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. As mentioned above, the acceptance of funds binds the contract here in the U.S. and probably should in GB as well. I believe that provision was passed to us as common law. Steve True, It was a little scary at the time. More so becuase of the huge chunks of glacier swilling around us. My missus is only 5ft as well so she nearly had to swim out the way lol