anthony whitmo wrote:
I stated a memorial service for the Shutter not the camera
They do not rebuild the shutters Ken. They have a life expectancy of so many shutter actuation's and when they fail they are disposed of and replaced with a new shutter mechanism.
I still stand by my statement We should have a memorial service for your shutter. It served you proudly and helped produce some amazing images
Ant
Oh! I stand corrected and beg your forgiveness, compassionate one
Oh, I can feel your pain.. What, to be with such a great lens, and a dead camera. Oh, I can't believe it. Hopefully you will get the camera fixed in a hurry... you do have another camera don't you
MaggieBee wrote:
Bad day, but nice images, Ken. I know the feeling - the shutter mechanism on my old 20D died and Canon had to replace it. Soon you'll have your baby back and all will be well
Thank you Maggie. I also sent in the 400 5.6 for calibration so hopefully I will have a kit so sharp I will cut myself every time I use it
so sorry about your camera. What bad luck. Luckily you had the backup. Perfect example for why you should always have two camera bodies if possible. Bad luck for sure. You name your camera Hummmmm, I was told to name my old truck - - we did "Jurassic Park" Jurassic cause it was so old, Park because it was impossible to park unless I had two or three spaces next to each other.
Speedy recovery for "Betsy"
My cameras are referred to by their model names & the new truck is referred to as the "Tundra" - - guess why.....
Martin Good wrote:
Ken,
Some great first shots here with the 500. Congrats. #8 of the duck coming into land is a beautiful shot with great light, color, action and detail. Really like this one.
The quality of the shots from the 500 must have been too much for Betsy's shutter. Lets hope she is back in action soon.
Martin
Thanks Martin. I can't wait for the real beginning of Duck Season to start this fall. I am going to be hunting for more
"Steve Wolfe"? I RESEMBLE that name... Yeah, it was quite a sight, you doing CPR on Betsy...Super images all Ken, and even the Marbled Godwit in-flight would have been a good 'un. Actually, you almost could have cropped the black part out...
Raindrop_333 wrote:
Ahh sorry to hear about your camera. Glad you had a backup and hopefully your camera will be good as new once you get it back. Lovely shots! They are all wonderful, but #'s 1 & 3 are my faves.
Jenna
Hi Jenna,
Fortunately the shutter failed late in the day and I didn't have to rely on the XTi too much to enjoy the day. I am sure she will be alright when the doctors get through with here. Just wish I had included her in my group health insurance. You never know when illness will strike
Dave In La wrote:
so sorry Ken, I can only imagine the letdown after the 500mm anticipation.
It will be awesome once you get it back.
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be well sir, we admire your work and also wait the return of the MkIIN
You quack me up Dave. I am sure Betsy will enjoy these, too, when she gets out of surgery Can I get another script. I am sure I will need a few refills on this one
Anti Matter wrote:
Deepest sympathies, Ken. I'm sure Betsy will be just fine after the transplant, and I sincerely hope your bank account wont be in critical condition when you get the doctor's bill!
Frank
Hey Frank,
My bank account is going to need a transplant too. Would you consider making a donation?
Glad you enjoyed the pics and thanks for joining in on the fun!
David Israel wrote:
Ken, you have my sincerest condolences regarding Betsy and her need for a transplant. No doubt the camera doctors will have her back to you in even better shape then she left in. I must say, however, that Betsy managed to pull off some stunning photos before her unfortunate shutter failure. Hope you have her back soon as I am sure that she misses you!
Dave I.
Thank you David. I got word that Betsy is in critical condition but they expect a full recovery once the transplant operation has been performed. We were fortunate that we got her to the doctors in time
Terry D wrote:
Man that really sucks Ken... one step forward, two steps back... sounds like my luck
The shots that you did get are terrific... the mallard coming in for a landing is just beautiful...
Hope Canon doesn't beat you up too bad....
T
Thanks Terry. Canon better not try to beat me up. With the work out I am getting carrying teh 500 around I am beefed up and ready for a good fight
Shasoc wrote:
Sorry to hear about Betsy, Ken. She sure did give some great shots before the failure though. Don't woory, It isn't a big deal I already had two shutters replaced in my cameras, the last one two weeks ago. She will be in my prayers.
Socrate
Hi Socrate,
I figure with the sheer numbers of shots I have taken with this camera in the past year a shutter failure was imminent. Would have preferred it later rather than sooner but better it happened close to home rather than on one of my fly-out trips.
Hey Looks like Dave has the right idea 
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