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**ChrisPlatt** · 11-13-2021, 03:26 PM - **4 Likes**

Putting away some clothes in my closet the hanger snagged the strap on an old Nikkormat FT2 camera on the shelf above.
Not having had my coffee yet I was half asleep, so my attempts to catch it were comically futile.
It crashed to the hard floor (no carpet) along with a 1980's Shimano spinning reel.

There was no apparent damage to the all metal camera body. So far so good.
But still fearing the worst I turned the 50/2 Nikkor lens focus ring; it was now really tight.
I dismounted the lens and noticed the lens cap was jammed.
Hoping it was distorting the lens barrel I used a large pair of Channel Lock pliers to remove it.

Both lens and camera are now back to working 100%, along with the Shimano reel, also undamaged.
1970s/80s Japanese quality saved the day with Chris-proof construction!

Chris

**Bob 256** · 11-13-2021, 04:14 PM

My motto: "Store on the Floor. It Can't Go Any Lower".

Also: "Gravity Sucks."

About a month back, I set my K-1 on the bottom of my bed. That night when I jumped into bed and heard a loud CLUNK as my feet went into place, I knew it was the end of the world, only to find no damage. Says something for good construction. Back to those mottos.

Glad your outcome was a good one.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-13-2021, 04:16 PM

I used to "store on the floor". That was before Superstorm Sandy.
Two feet of flood water can destroy practically everything you own.

Fifty years of irreplaceable photos slides and negatives were destroyed.
The only items to survive undamaged were those stored high on shelves.

Chris

mhoule418 · 11-13-2021, 08:08 PM

Hopefully, no flooding will happen at 4th floor.
So, “store at floor level” should be fine for me.

**ismaelg** · 11-22-2021, 07:29 PM

Hello,

Glad to hear the FT2 survived! Gravity is powerful! (and vacuum sucks

)
While moving some stuff around, my 1911 Brownie 2A fell like 4 inches and landed on its side. Nothing happened but it was a scary moment.

Thanks,
Ismael

**Kerrowdown** · 11-23-2021, 05:32 AM

“Store on the floor” to me means… kicked across the room.

**mlt** · 11-23-2021, 04:42 PM

Store on the floor means our Corgi can attempt to add an optional furry coating to anything she feels like laying next to

11-13-2021, 03:26 PM - 4 Likes	#1
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,700	They just don't make them like they used to... Putting away some clothes in my closet the hanger snagged the strap on an old Nikkormat FT2 camera on the shelf above. Not having had my coffee yet I was half asleep, so my attempts to catch it were comically futile. It crashed to the hard floor (no carpet) along with a 1980's Shimano spinning reel. There was no apparent damage to the all metal camera body. So far so good. But still fearing the worst I turned the 50/2 Nikkor lens focus ring; it was now really tight. I dismounted the lens and noticed the lens cap was jammed. Hoping it was distorting the lens barrel I used a large pair of Channel Lock pliers to remove it. Both lens and camera are now back to working 100%, along with the Shimano reel, also undamaged. 1970s/80s Japanese quality saved the day with Chris-proof construction! Chris

11-13-2021, 04:14 PM	#2
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,379	My motto: "Store on the Floor. It Can't Go Any Lower". Also: "Gravity Sucks." About a month back, I set my K-1 on the bottom of my bed. That night when I jumped into bed and heard a loud CLUNK as my feet went into place, I knew it was the end of the world, only to find no damage. Says something for good construction. Back to those mottos. Glad your outcome was a good one. Last edited by Bob 256; 11-13-2021 at 04:20 PM.

11-13-2021, 04:16 PM	#3
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,700 Original Poster	I used to "store on the floor". That was before Superstorm Sandy. Two feet of flood water can destroy practically everything you own. Fifty years of irreplaceable photos slides and negatives were destroyed. The only items to survive undamaged were those stored high on shelves. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 11-13-2021 at 04:27 PM.

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