I dropped my K-50...

bertwert · 02-08-2016, 08:36 PM - **1 Like**

...into a snowbank! You could almost say it was Norm's fault, he told me to go out and take pictures on dull days and that I could find something interesting (or something like that) I was walking in snow up to my knees! Tripped on a hidden log under the snow and my K-50 went flying through the air into the snow. When I reached it I had to actually dig it out as it was about a foot under. Luckily it just missed a log about 3 inches away from where it landed. Needless to say my K-50 is fully functional thanks to the WR and ruggedness of Pentax cameras and lenses.

jimr-pdx · 02-08-2016, 08:41 PM - **1 Like**

Must not have been a white one, you might have been there a while searching for it

bertwert · 02-08-2016, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

Must not have been a white one, you might have been there a while searching for it

No, it's black.
I just had to swoosh my hand under the snow to find it, no colours matter.

Imp · 02-08-2016, 08:43 PM

strap or no strap

bertwert · 02-08-2016, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by Imp

strap or no strap

No strap

Thinking about putting it back on now... I've had it off for a month and really prefer it without.

Hard choice.

fredralphfred · 02-09-2016, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

No strap

Thinking about putting it back on now... I've had it off for a month and really prefer it without.

Hard choice.

I hate neck straps, but got a Camdapter hand strap and now don't feel comfortable shooting without it. Of course, if I'd tripped over the hidden log with the camera in my hand with the hand strap, I'd probably have fallen on the camera or broken my hand.

MarkJerling · 02-09-2016, 02:17 AM

Always use a strap. Probably the first thing I learnt was if you pick up the camera, put the strap around your neck. It's a bit of a mess if you drop your camera on concrete rather than in snow.

Dewman · 02-09-2016, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Always use a strap. Probably the first thing I learnt was if you pick up the camera, put the strap around your neck. It's a bit of a mess if you drop your camera on concrete rather than in snow.

Ditto, Mark! I ALWAYS put the strap around my neck FIRST THING, even before getting out of the car. Some folks have a very difficult time getting used to them, but they never seem to bother me. I suppose it's like getting used to a CPAP mask. Some just can't bear them.... but within two or three days, it was no problem at all for me. It's so much better than suffering the effects of sleep apnea.

---------- Post added 02-09-16 at 03:44 AM ----------

Originally posted by bertwert

No strap

Thinking about putting it back on now... I've had it off for a month and really prefer it without.

Hard choice.

Let that be a lesson to you, Bert! The camera Gods are giving you a hint!

kjphilippona · 02-09-2016, 04:25 AM

Glad you did not damage it!

Imp · 02-09-2016, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Thinking about putting it back on now... I've had it off for a month and really prefer it without. Hard choice.

Same thing, I just put mine back on after about a month... and then took it off immediately when I had to shoot some wrestling. It just kept getting in the way. I wonder if there are some easily removable straps...

Bewatek · 02-09-2016, 06:27 AM

Concrete is the only thing that Pentax WR gear is not made for

Thats why i use those Peak Design Anchor Links on all my camera bodys:

http://www.amazon.com/Peak-Design-Anchor-Camera-Quick-Connectors/dp/B00Q5XY2YQ/

Not very cheap for what they are but quick and secure.

**TER-OR** · 02-09-2016, 06:38 AM

If you don't like neck straps look into sling straps, they put the load on your shoulder and allow the camera to hang at your hip.
It's an expensive bit of gear, you really need to protect it.

nabwong · 02-09-2016, 07:03 AM

You picked it up? That was the perfect excuse to go buy a k-3

**Billy Joe** · 02-09-2016, 08:50 AM

I think the morning shots of whiskey with your coffee may need to stop...

bertwert · 02-09-2016, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Billy Joe

I think the morning shots of whiskey with your coffee may need to stop...

I don't like coffee and I'm too young to drink

02-08-2016, 08:36 PM - 1 Like	#1
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	I dropped my K-50... ...into a snowbank! You could almost say it was Norm's fault, he told me to go out and take pictures on dull days and that I could find something interesting (or something like that) I was walking in snow up to my knees! Tripped on a hidden log under the snow and my K-50 went flying through the air into the snow. When I reached it I had to actually dig it out as it was about a foot under. Luckily it just missed a log about 3 inches away from where it landed. Needless to say my K-50 is fully functional thanks to the WR and ruggedness of Pentax cameras and lenses.

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jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Must not have been a white one, you might have been there a while searching for it

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by jimr-pdx Must not have been a white one, you might have been there a while searching for it No, it's black. I just had to swoosh my hand under the snow to find it, no colours matter.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by Imp strap or no strap No strap Thinking about putting it back on now... I've had it off for a month and really prefer it without. Hard choice.

02-09-2016, 12:56 AM	#6
fredralphfred Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 252	Originally posted by bertwert No strap Thinking about putting it back on now... I've had it off for a month and really prefer it without. Hard choice. I hate neck straps, but got a Camdapter hand strap and now don't feel comfortable shooting without it. Of course, if I'd tripped over the hidden log with the camera in my hand with the hand strap, I'd probably have fallen on the camera or broken my hand.

02-09-2016, 02:17 AM	#7
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Always use a strap. Probably the first thing I learnt was if you pick up the camera, put the strap around your neck. It's a bit of a mess if you drop your camera on concrete rather than in snow.

02-09-2016, 03:43 AM	#8
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by MarkJerling Always use a strap. Probably the first thing I learnt was if you pick up the camera, put the strap around your neck. It's a bit of a mess if you drop your camera on concrete rather than in snow. Ditto, Mark! I ALWAYS put the strap around my neck FIRST THING, even before getting out of the car. Some folks have a very difficult time getting used to them, but they never seem to bother me. I suppose it's like getting used to a CPAP mask. Some just can't bear them.... but within two or three days, it was no problem at all for me. It's so much better than suffering the effects of sleep apnea. ---------- Post added 02-09-16 at 03:44 AM ---------- Originally posted by bertwert No strap Thinking about putting it back on now... I've had it off for a month and really prefer it without. Hard choice. Let that be a lesson to you, Bert! The camera Gods are giving you a hint!

02-09-2016, 04:25 AM	#9
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Glad you did not damage it!

02-09-2016, 05:07 AM	#10
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by bertwert Thinking about putting it back on now... I've had it off for a month and really prefer it without. Hard choice. Same thing, I just put mine back on after about a month... and then took it off immediately when I had to shoot some wrestling. It just kept getting in the way. I wonder if there are some easily removable straps...

02-09-2016, 06:27 AM	#11
Bewatek Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 54	Concrete is the only thing that Pentax WR gear is not made for Thats why i use those Peak Design Anchor Links on all my camera bodys: http://www.amazon.com/Peak-Design-Anchor-Camera-Quick-Connectors/dp/B00Q5XY2YQ/ Not very cheap for what they are but quick and secure.

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02-09-2016, 06:38 AM	#12
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	If you don't like neck straps look into sling straps, they put the load on your shoulder and allow the camera to hang at your hip. It's an expensive bit of gear, you really need to protect it.

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nabwong Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philly Posts: 118	You picked it up? That was the perfect excuse to go buy a k-3

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Billy Joe Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 374	I think the morning shots of whiskey with your coffee may need to stop...

02-09-2016, 08:51 AM	#15
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by Billy Joe I think the morning shots of whiskey with your coffee may need to stop... I don't like coffee and I'm too young to drink