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 p.1 #1 · So I destroyed my first camera (40D) the other day...(FINAL UPDATE) | |
Just have to share the story - my stupidity has hit a new low. How is that possible you ask? Read on.
About a week ago, I was doing some AI Servo testing with my 40D. It was a nice, bright, sunny day around here - which doesn't happen all that often in Feb. Oh, I was in a good mood. So I mounted my 40D on my biggest lens, and that was in turn mounted on my tripod. I wanted to make a couple of test images from my back deck. So far, so good. Then, wanting to try another lens, I was about to remove my camera from the first lens. But wait, I need to get a cap for the body. You see, I'm a bit of a dust freak. No problem, cap is ohhhhhh, 20 feet away. Right, I'll just scoot over and get it.
Within 10-15 seconds, I'm back to the camera. As I remove it from the lens, SMOKE COMES POURING OUT! What the heck A short circuit? Ummmm, no. Just before getting the cap, I had tilted my setup upwards.....and....are you ready for this....pointed the lens RIGHT INTO THE SUN. Yup, that's right. Big lenses are like a magnifying glass. And I had managed to guide those bright rays of light straight through the lens and into the camera. Result you wonder? Well, there's the mirror - burnt. Then there is the mirror box - burnt. Then there is the shutter curtain - burnt. Behind the shutter curtain, there is that sensor thingy............ you can figure out the rest.
My camera is now in the Canon hospital. I found out today that a repair MAY be possible but let's just say my 40D is on life support.
The moral of the story is that....well, this is where you get to add your theory and comments. And please keep in my that my ego is already bruised.
Edited by hnilsson on Apr 16, 2008 at 05:27 AM GMT
Edited by hnilsson on Apr 16, 2008 at 06:46 AM GMT
Edited on Apr 15, 2008 at 09:46 PM
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