Camera and lens hit the floor....what to check for with the camera

**bobbotron** · 06-24-2018, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I got lucky

had my K 3 and new to me DA *300mm fall to the concrete in March

only had to replace the lens hood

I have another boo boo, WARNING and seeking help - Page 5 - PentaxForums.com

That is lucky Ashleyfox!

pentasonic49 · 06-24-2018, 12:30 PM

I have a great fear of dropping things as my fingers are arthritic, and always worry when I see someone fiddling with their camera with the strap dangling down instead of around their neck, why do they bother to fit the strap?
It's good to always be in the habit of thinking about the value of the item you are about to put down and assess the safety aspect of your action.
Having had a total knee replacement and patella done five days ago, I am doubly conscious of this.

LensBeginner · 06-24-2018, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

That is lucky Ashleyfox!

For literally months I've read his nickname as AsylFox, as in "asylum". I guess I never even asked myself why one would put such a word in its forum nickname. Maybe my mind needed a capitalized "S" to read it properly...

**aslyfox** · 06-24-2018, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

That is lucky Ashleyfox!

Ashleyfox ???

Originally posted by LensBeginner

For literally months I've read his nickname as AsylFox, as in "asylum". I guess I never even asked myself why one would put such a word in its forum nickname. Maybe my mind needed a capitalized "S" to read it properly...

it was entered with all small letters: " aslyfox " but the system capitalized the first letter

LensBeginner · 06-24-2018, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

*snip*
it was entered with all small letters: " aslyfox " but the system capitalized the first letter

Ah I see!
I don't like camel case anyway when it results in two or more capital letters in a row (as it would have in this case), so...

bertwert · 06-24-2018, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

For literally months I've read his nickname as AsylFox, as in "asylum". I guess I never even asked myself why one would put such a word in its forum nickname. Maybe my mind needed a capitalized "S" to read it properly...

I read it for a long time as 'asly fox' as well, only a couple months ago did I realise that it was 'a sly fox'.

Originally posted by Aslyfox

it was entered with all small letters: " aslyfox " but the system capitalized the first letter

I've got lowercase, and so do many others...

**aslyfox** · 06-24-2018, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I read it for a long time as 'asly fox' as well, only a couple months ago did I realise that it was 'a sly fox'.

I've got lowercase, and so do many others...

don't know why but when I registered, using small letters, it came out as Aslyfox

**bobbotron** · 06-24-2018, 07:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

Ashleyfox ???

it was entered with all small letters: " aslyfox " but the system capitalized the first letter

This what happens when I try to comment on the forum from my phone.

aT0Mx · 07-28-2018, 04:31 AM

Same thing with my K110d. Out in Algonquin I dropped it by a river lens first on the rock. Nothing worked when i picked it up, but started up fine a few hours later. Camera worked flawlessly until a few years later I think the shutter solenoid went. Still have the body sitting as a display piece.

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06-24-2018, 09:33 AM	#31
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Aslyfox I got lucky had my K 3 and new to me DA *300mm fall to the concrete in March only had to replace the lens hood I have another boo boo, WARNING and seeking help - Page 5 - PentaxForums.com That is lucky Ashleyfox!

06-24-2018, 12:30 PM	#32
pentasonic49 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: weston-super-mare Posts: 395	I have a great fear of dropping things as my fingers are arthritic, and always worry when I see someone fiddling with their camera with the strap dangling down instead of around their neck, why do they bother to fit the strap? It's good to always be in the habit of thinking about the value of the item you are about to put down and assess the safety aspect of your action. Having had a total knee replacement and patella done five days ago, I am doubly conscious of this.

06-24-2018, 01:12 PM	#33
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by bobbotron That is lucky Ashleyfox! For literally months I've read his nickname as AsylFox, as in "asylum". I guess I never even asked myself why one would put such a word in its forum nickname. Maybe my mind needed a capitalized "S" to read it properly...

06-24-2018, 01:25 PM	#34
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by bobbotron That is lucky Ashleyfox! Ashleyfox ??? Originally posted by LensBeginner For literally months I've read his nickname as AsylFox, as in "asylum". I guess I never even asked myself why one would put such a word in its forum nickname. Maybe my mind needed a capitalized "S" to read it properly... it was entered with all small letters: " aslyfox " but the system capitalized the first letter

06-24-2018, 01:30 PM	#35
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Aslyfox snip it was entered with all small letters: " aslyfox " but the system capitalized the first letter Ah I see! I don't like camel case anyway when it results in two or more capital letters in a row (as it would have in this case), so...

06-24-2018, 03:30 PM	#36
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by LensBeginner For literally months I've read his nickname as AsylFox, as in "asylum". I guess I never even asked myself why one would put such a word in its forum nickname. Maybe my mind needed a capitalized "S" to read it properly... I read it for a long time as 'asly fox' as well, only a couple months ago did I realise that it was 'a sly fox'. Originally posted by Aslyfox it was entered with all small letters: " aslyfox " but the system capitalized the first letter I've got lowercase, and so do many others...

06-24-2018, 03:38 PM	#37
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by bertwert I read it for a long time as 'asly fox' as well, only a couple months ago did I realise that it was 'a sly fox'. I've got lowercase, and so do many others... don't know why but when I registered, using small letters, it came out as Aslyfox

06-24-2018, 07:52 PM - 2 Likes	#38
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Aslyfox Ashleyfox ??? it was entered with all small letters: " aslyfox " but the system capitalized the first letter This what happens when I try to comment on the forum from my phone.

07-28-2018, 04:31 AM	#39
aT0Mx Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 387	Same thing with my K110d. Out in Algonquin I dropped it by a river lens first on the rock. Nothing worked when i picked it up, but started up fine a few hours later. Camera worked flawlessly until a few years later I think the shutter solenoid went. Still have the body sitting as a display piece.