08-03-2010, 05:04 AM
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I dropped my camera (again) but this time...
... the autofocus on my lens is broken.
 It focusses so far and then it grinds. It only works if I get close by manually focus first. This is my Tamron f2.8 lens that I already sent away to have a manufacturing fault repaired. Aggh! Do you think it'll fix itself if I give it a sleep?! Should I shake it or kick it or threaten it?! And if that doesn't work, do I throw it away or get it fixed?! My mother always told me I was careless....
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Camera: Canon 7D and Panasonic Lumix TZ1 (point and shoot) Lenses: Tamron F2.8 28-75mm, Canon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Software: CS4.0, LightRoom 2.7, ACDSee Platform: PC My blog: snippets  
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08-03-2010, 05:14 AM
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Sleep on it Esther. At least this gives you time to calm down and think clearly... So sorry this has happenned...
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Carolyn Blog: House of Amson My Camera: Nikon D300 Lenses Include: Nikon 18-200, Nikon 50 mm 1.8 and 1.4, Tokina Macro 100mm 2.8, Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 (newest indulgence)
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08-03-2010, 05:18 AM
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Oh no!!!! That is a nightmare!! I would sleep on it - I always think a little more clearly the next day. Good luck.
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08-03-2010, 07:08 AM
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Such a nightmare Esther. Hope it fixes itself while you sleep
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08-03-2010, 07:19 AM
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I just read your email, I am horrified for you. Definitely sleep on it. Think rationally. Find out in the morning which way to jump.
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08-03-2010, 08:20 AM
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You poor thing! I'd be so upset if that were my lens. Sleep on it and consider your options...something will leap out. Don't be too hard on yourself!
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08-03-2010, 08:26 AM
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I am so sorry. I know that sick feeling (but the lens I broke was my cheapest). Wish I could make it all better!
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Laura in CT My Gear: Canon 40D; 15-85mm, 55-250mm, & 50mm f/1.8; PSE6 & Aperture 3. My Blog: Honeypot Rambles My DD Gallery 
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08-03-2010, 08:28 AM
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Oh, Esther, I'm so sorry this happened. Is there a camera store nearby that you trust to give you advice about fixing it?
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08-03-2010, 10:09 AM
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Oh No what a bummer!!
If it still has a warranty I would consider sending it away to get fixed. It worked for my lens. The really really really good thing is that your camera works just fine after the fall!!
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08-03-2010, 12:11 PM
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Oh that's so sad!
That's the danger we all face with our expensive toys isn't it. I'm always terrified something is going to put mine out of commission. I wish you the best of luck on your repair!
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08-03-2010, 02:47 PM
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Oh Ester I am so sorry for you. I am because I have been where you are right now a few times.
Good luck !
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08-03-2010, 03:14 PM
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Been there, done that, know the heartbreak.
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08-03-2010, 05:20 PM
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I can only try to imagine your heart break at damaging an expensive lens.
It's so hard to be careful all the time....we're only human! Sorry, Esther! I hope there is an easy and inexpensive FIX!
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08-04-2010, 06:56 AM
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I am so sorry about your lens, Esther! Hoping you can get it fixed.
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Amy my gallery My stuff: Nikon D700; f2.8 24-70mm, f4.0-5.6 55-200mm VR, and f1.8 50 mm lenses; Photoshop CS5, iMac, MacBook
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08-04-2010, 08:09 AM
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Thanks so much! You are all very understanding. I haven't yet decided what to do about it! I think I bit of me was hoping someone would say "Oh, that happened to me and all you have to do to fix it is...". And a sleep didn't make the problem go away, either!
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Camera: Canon 7D and Panasonic Lumix TZ1 (point and shoot) Lenses: Tamron F2.8 28-75mm, Canon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Software: CS4.0, LightRoom 2.7, ACDSee Platform: PC My blog: snippets
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08-04-2010, 08:25 AM
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Bummer Esther! That stinks
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