Dropped Canon EOS 30D

hortwizer · 15th December 2006

Hey guys, recently i drop my canon 30D on a concrete floor in japan, about a metre high. part of the body has cracked open slightly on the left hand side, near the usb outlet. Other than that the camera is still working fine. As this is the first time such an incident had happen, can someone tell me what i should do?

I'm afraid something might happen.please reply. ASAP.

radedward · 15th December 2006

See if the camera still works. Take some photos and check if everything is still in working order.

If you are really worried then bring the camera to the Canon Service Centre and have them check it out for you. If it's still under warranty then they might be able to repair any faults for free. If not, just be mentally prepared to pay for repairs. No point worrying about it. The forum can only do so much for you.

lypklypk · 15th December 2006

Send to the service centre to check the cam..

Frijj · 15th December 2006

Do note that drop damage is not covered by warranty, so be prepared for a service fee.

hortwizer · 15th December 2006

oh great... normally how much is the repair? if not covered by warranty?

sumball · 15th December 2006

If you are in Singapore now, try this http://www.canon.com.sg/index.cfm?fu...d_type=numbers

htthach · 15th December 2006

wah, so many ppl drop camera !
in 1, 2 days got ppl drop 350D, 30D, D70s,
scary

wanna ask u guys, how to prevent such accident to happen?

schon · 15th December 2006

Originally Posted by htthach

wah, so many ppl drop camera !
in 1, 2 days got ppl drop 350D, 30D, D70s,
scary

wanna ask u guys, how to prevent such accident to happen?

i think it's called the erm... neckstrap?

Snoweagle · 15th December 2006

Imagine if u dropped the 1200mm f/5.6L with your 1Ds MK II.

Yezrah · 15th December 2006

Originally Posted by htthach

wah, so many ppl drop camera !
in 1, 2 days got ppl drop 350D, 30D, D70s,
scary

wanna ask u guys, how to prevent such accident to happen?

Things will never drop if you migrate to the moon.

user111 · 15th December 2006

upgrade to eos 1d markII N

Frijj · 16th December 2006

Originally Posted by hortwizer

oh great... normally how much is the repair? if not covered by warranty?

One more thing, if the metal chassis has deformed, they probably won't repair it (or at least you probably won't repair it as the cost of repair will be stupid expensive). Bringing it down to canon is to give it a once over to make sure that there is no further damage and it's just cosmetic.

jeremyftk · 16th December 2006

Originally Posted by Yezrah

Things will never drop if you migrate to the moon.

Not true... There is still some gravity on the moon...

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Imagine if u dropped the 1200mm f/5.6L with your 1Ds MK II.

I think that would be near impossible unless you drop it while trying to mount it on the tripod... But I doubt you would attach your body at that time.

Originally Posted by hortwizer

oh great... normally how much is the repair? if not covered by warranty?

Seriously depends on the damage... Send it in to Canon for a quote before you decide...

nottipiglet · 16th December 2006

Well, these things happen. Next time, you can buy insurance. It's worth it if you tend to be clumsy.

Personally, I don't bring the gear I cannot afford to drop or lose on a trip. Actually, I have never bought gear I cannot afford to drop or lose on a trip.

Snoweagle · 16th December 2006

Originally Posted by jeremyftk

I think that would be near impossible unless you drop it while trying to mount it on the tripod... But I doubt you would attach your body at that time.

Not necessary. If u accidentally bumped hard on it, it may happen. Even though it's just the lens without the body, the cost is enough to kill u liao.

Inimatad · 17th December 2006

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Imagine if u dropped the 1200mm f/5.6L with your 1Ds MK II.

Dare not imagine.
If your CO and camera slipped and drop at the same time, you know what to do hor?
Obviously save the equipment first !!!

Snoweagle · 17th December 2006

Originally Posted by Inimatad

Dare not imagine.
If your CO and camera slipped and drop at the same time, you know what to do hor?
Obviously save the equipment first !!!

Of cos! Y should i care abt CO??

Garion · 18th December 2006

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Not necessary. If u accidentally bumped hard on it, it may happen. Even though it's just the lens without the body, the cost is enough to kill u liao.

I have heard horror stories of ppl dropping their 500mm, 600mm f4 + pro body into the sea or river while on a boat.

Moral of the story: don't bring your big lens out on a boat.

Snoweagle · 18th December 2006

Originally Posted by Garion

I have heard horror stories of ppl dropping their 500mm, 600mm f4 + pro body into the sea or river while on a boat. Moral of the story: don't bring your big lens out on a boat.

Wah!! Make sure the boat is a huge one then more stable and don't put it too close to the edge.

Sandman77 · 18th December 2006

ahah .. if drop into the River with the Lens and Cam ... I think a Strong Swimmer might not be able to live ......

15th December 2006	#1
hortwizer Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 159	Dropped Canon EOS 30D Hey guys, recently i drop my canon 30D on a concrete floor in japan, about a metre high. part of the body has cracked open slightly on the left hand side, near the usb outlet. Other than that the camera is still working fine. As this is the first time such an incident had happen, can someone tell me what i should do? I'm afraid something might happen.please reply. ASAP.

15th December 2006	#2
radedward Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Singapore Posts: 487	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D See if the camera still works. Take some photos and check if everything is still in working order. If you are really worried then bring the camera to the Canon Service Centre and have them check it out for you. If it's still under warranty then they might be able to repair any faults for free. If not, just be mentally prepared to pay for repairs. No point worrying about it. The forum can only do so much for you. __________________ Work: PicasaWeb \| Play: Animus3 \| Mobile: Tumblr

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lypklypk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 863	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D Send to the service centre to check the cam..

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Frijj Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 970	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D Do note that drop damage is not covered by warranty, so be prepared for a service fee.

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hortwizer Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 159	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D oh great... normally how much is the repair? if not covered by warranty?

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sumball Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,224	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D If you are in Singapore now, try this http://www.canon.com.sg/index.cfm?fu...d_type=numbers

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htthach Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: dover Posts: 1,055	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D wah, so many ppl drop camera ! in 1, 2 days got ppl drop 350D, 30D, D70s, scary wanna ask u guys, how to prevent such accident to happen?

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Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,821	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D Imagine if u dropped the 1200mm f/5.6L with your 1Ds MK II. __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

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16th December 2006	#14
nottipiglet Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 739	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D Well, these things happen. Next time, you can buy insurance. It's worth it if you tend to be clumsy. Personally, I don't bring the gear I cannot afford to drop or lose on a trip. Actually, I have never bought gear I cannot afford to drop or lose on a trip.

18th December 2006	#20
Sandman77 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 513	Re: Dropped Canon EOS 30D ahah .. if drop into the River with the Lens and Cam ... I think a Strong Swimmer might not be able to live ......