Nikon D850 took a nasty fall :(

5 years 1 month ago #634560 by Alex

GaryA wrote: The first time really really sucks.  The second time really sucks.  After a while it just sucks.  That type of banging around happens all the time with news photogs.  Never buy any equipment off a photojournalist. 


True!  I use my gear and it shows.  However you never get used to the sound of something pricey taking a fall to the ground!  Knock on wood, the is technically the first major fall for any of my gear.  Hopefully it will be the last!  

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5 years 1 month ago #634562 by Alex

John Landolfi wrote: Yup, it took dropping my F4s many years ago, because the strap was momentarily off my neck, to teach me religion about the strap. It's a tribute to Nikon build quality that the F4s, too, was unharmed, except for scratches.


Hey John, you got that right,  Lesson learned!

How are you doing friend, you are in Italy right now?

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5 years 1 month ago #634563 by Alex

Carry wrote:

Stefan-Olsson wrote: Look at the bright side....You were in beautiful Norway shooting photos:)


I was going to say the same thing.  So any photos to share with us Alex?


Just uploaded some . ;)

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5 years 1 month ago #634615 by Crammer
Man, what is that going to cost to repair?  

Positive note, as so many others have pointed out, it could have gone a lot worse.  


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5 years 1 month ago #634743 by Steve Zahra
Too bad that L bracket didn't take the hit, that thing likely would have walked away with just scrapes.  Any damage to your lens?


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5 years 1 month ago #634768 by jeffnles1
For those reading this and future reference, I attach my camera via a tether to the tripod.  I made my tether out of 500lb para cord and a couple carabiners.  I attach one to a split ring through one of the carry loop studs on the camera and the other to the tripod.  A Friend's Canon 1Dx and 600mm F4L lens fell from his tripod. Fortunately it wasn't hurt but after that he uses a tether like mine (I copied the  idea from him)..  Gives tremendous peace of mind.  I also use a tether to attach my camera to a second attachment point on my strap.

Glad your camera still works.  That looks like it took an ugly fall


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5 years 1 month ago #634853 by MYoung
That button really did spin around a bit there Alex.  Does it feel loose?  I'm really surprised that kept working.  But hey, that is a good thing of course!  

How cold was it there?


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5 years 1 month ago #634916 by Ontherocks
Dang dude, that just sucks! 

Well it's like a scar, chicks dig scars.  Your camera now has character.  


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