Dropped my camera and lens today. Broke hood and not sure what else?

13 years 5 months ago #5645 by Dr Woo Haa
Wife took off with my camera sitting on the trunk. I have a Nikon D300 and it had a 70-200mm f2.8 on it :( that now rolled off the car and onto the pavement. So far the only damage that is seen is a broken hood and a few scratches. What else should I be concerned about? I took a photo with another lens and it seemed to take the photo. I'm just wondering if any internals might be knocked around? What should I be looking for, damage wise?


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13 years 5 months ago #5653 by ShutterGuy
Sorry to hear that, I would have the camera checked out by a pro shop just to be safe. I would be concerned about the mirror.


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13 years 5 months ago #5659 by Screamin Scott
I'd follow ShutterGuy's advice & have someone check it out (lens & camera) as the lens elements might be mis-aligned or other things might be wrong that are not obvious to anyone without proper training

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13 years 5 months ago #5666 by Moe

Screamin Scott wrote: I'd follow ShutterGuy's advice & have someone check it out (lens & camera) as the lens elements might be mis-aligned or other things might be wrong that are not obvious to anyone without proper training



I 100% agree


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13 years 5 months ago #5714 by Simon Says
Sorry to hear this. I've had a couple close calls myself. Good luck with the repairs and inspection!


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13 years 5 months ago #5750 by CanonKid
Is your equipment insured?

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13 years 5 months ago #5825 by Pulp Fiction

CanonKid wrote: Is your equipment insured?


Man I hope so, that could be a big OUCH! $2000 lens and $1700 camera!


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13 years 5 months ago #5997 by Dr Woo Haa
Thanks for all advice, I will need to make the time to get this professionally looked at. NO insurance.


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13 years 5 months ago #6075 by Pulp Fiction

Dr Woo Haa wrote: Thanks for all advice, I will need to make the time to get this professionally looked at. NO insurance.


Well good luck with the inspection!


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