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Along with my 24-105L and 70-200L 2.8 IS and 430EX.

Luckily the 50 1.8 did not drop out of the backpack (at least the cheapest bit of equipment was spared). Will always make sure the zipper is fully zipped on my mini trekker from now on!

I think the 70-200 hit grass, the camera and 24-105 did hit path then grass, and the flash dropped on the path.

No scratches on the 70-200 but scratches to the underside of camera and on bits of the flash.

Both lenses seem to focus and take OK. Camera and flash operation seem OK as well. I have noticed delay in shutter release pressed and the photo being taken in low light, but I think this is normal behaviour for low light. ISO 800 looks grainy at the moment but maybe that is normal as well (although I have been happy with this ISO before as well).

Guess I will take it into Canon service and admit to what happened and just get them to verify that it's all working OK. Will agree to pay for this so that they will agree to maintain it under warranty. Scared that if something does happen 6 months later they will blame it on being dropped.

F*%# I'm annoyed at myself. What a stupid C*%^.

Sorry pretty upset. Going to be without my camera for another 3 weeks. Will go sulk for a while.

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I would run everything through a gamut of test and if everything works, just let it be. The camera is pretty tough and the L lenses even tougher. A drop is either going to break something or not. I doubt if it'll cause slower focus in low light or more noise. It's going to something obvious like broken lens element or no power. If everything is OK, why bother having it checked out, it'll be a waste of money. Why would you pay for something now rather than possibly pay for something in the future. A payment today always cost more than a possible payment in the future.

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You're not the first one to lose gear over those zippered backpacks. They are just an accident waiting to happen. I would stick with packs that are not so prone to spillage. We all get caught up in the moment when shooting and it's easy to forget to secure the packs.

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AJV said:
F*%# I'm annoyed at myself. What a stupid C*%^.
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While the urge to berate yourself may be strong, take comfort in these simple facts.

Both more expensive and cheaper equipment has been dropped on the ground by both more and less experienced photographers than you. Camera equipment has been getting dropped on the ground ever since there were cameras.

And finally, it could have been concrete at 20 feet of the ground......or the ocean...

Take this time to polish up on your PP skills. :)

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First, let me say I hope all works out ok with you equip.

My wife uses a backpack for her film equip and I always worry when she's off with our shared 70-200 f/2.8 IS lens. So far she's been very careful. If it were me with the backpack the lens would be history.

Personally, I'd suggest trading in your backpack for a belt system from http://www.kgear.com . I can easily carry everything you listed in mine and more and it's very comfortable. Plus it makes changing lenses and CF cards while moving a snap. I wear it both around my waist and as a sling. Most importantly I haven't dropped anything out of it yet.

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And before you send it to Cannon for 3 weeks(if you are lucky), take it to a local shop who does repairs.

I worry about just such a problem(no camera) as I contemplate the 50K shutter cycle life of my 20D. I am thinking of getting a Rebel XT as a back up (and for my wife), but I am actually holding out for a deal on a 30D.
Mark
 
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as I contemplate the 50K shutter cycle life of my 20D.
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Estimated cost of replacing the shutter at 50,000 cycles is $200.00. That computes the cost of an exposure comes in at $.004. Four tenths of a cent per exposure.

When your tires wear out on your car you replace them. When your shutter goes, replace it.

Absolutely a NON ISSUE!!

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Isnt it odd how things you never noticed before suddenly become apperant when something like this happens?
AJV said:
Along with my 24-105L and 70-200L 2.8 IS and 430EX.

Luckily the 50 1.8 did not drop out of the backpack (at least the
cheapest bit of equipment was spared). Will always make sure the
zipper is fully zipped on my mini trekker from now on!

I think the 70-200 hit grass, the camera and 24-105 did hit path
then grass, and the flash dropped on the path.

No scratches on the 70-200 but scratches to the underside of camera
and on bits of the flash.

Both lenses seem to focus and take OK. Camera and flash operation
seem OK as well. I have noticed delay in shutter release pressed
and the photo being taken in low light, but I think this is normal
behaviour for low light. ISO 800 looks grainy at the moment but
maybe that is normal as well (although I have been happy with this
ISO before as well).

Guess I will take it into Canon service and admit to what happened
and just get them to verify that it's all working OK. Will agree to
pay for this so that they will agree to maintain it under warranty.
Scared that if something does happen 6 months later they will blame
it on being dropped.

F*%# I'm annoyed at myself. What a stupid C*%^.

Sorry pretty upset. Going to be without my camera for another 3
weeks. Will go sulk for a while.

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One day I'll do something worthwhile.... but not today

http://www.pbase.com/inept
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To add insult to injury, the reason why the camera bag was opened was because I had just taken it to Canon for sensor cleaning.

Well, after I dropped it and ran some tests, found there was dust.

So after deciding the camera and lenses are OK, I started cleaning with my blower, which touched the glass of the sensor. Has left a mark. Hope it is not a scratch!

Oh well, will take it into Canon now to have them see if the mark will come off. If not maybe a new sensor. It's been a good weekend.

Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts.

As someone said, will give me time to perfect my post processing (probably need 2 years for that).
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