10D Vacation Disaster

Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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RRICHARDSON said:

They are really good about stuff like this... and believe it or not
most manufacturers are.

Tell the story like you told us!!!

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Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Nicole said:

I am very sorry for you. It must have been hard to see all these
nice things like this.
I am asking if you paid your purchase with a credit card, because
some of them have a 3 months disaster warranty included at no
additional charges.
It would be nice for you if you have this opportunity
Good luck

Nicole

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Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Buz said:

I just called my homeowners ins co. They are closed for the
night.. I'll try tommrow..

Gary

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mark kay said:

Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Jace Mouse said:

I don't suppose you bought your camera with an Amex card. The card
has a ninety day coverage for damage or theft. They also double
your warranty. They also guarantee your ability to return items in
the first 90 days and will compensate for finding a lower
advertised price within 60 days of purchase.

You should also check your homeowner's policy. I know that most
State Farm policyholders would be covered (to certain limits, by
policy and state), as long as they're not professional
photographers. If you exceed the limit, SF often waives your
deductible. Rental policies also offer some protection. In some
cases, I believe an insurance deductible would be tax-deductible;
though that may only apply to real (not personal) property.

Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Buz said:

.The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work,

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Buz said:

...

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Buz said:

... keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD

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Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Buz said:

What a mess!!!

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Buz said:

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

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Buz said:

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

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Andreas Steiner said:

Member said:

What a mess!!!

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LOL... ...did you try "resetting" the camera?... ...the masses want
to believe it fixes problems known and unkwown...

Member said:

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

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Thank you for sharing your sad & expensive experience. Maybe some
people are now a bit more careful. I would also like to confirm
that good insurance coverage is important.

Member said:

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

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But don't forget to review your insurance coverage, please. Maybe,
you're also better off with a shoulder bag? Backpacks are nice to
transport photo gear from A to B, but not really ment to be used
inbetween. I have both a backback as well as a large shoulder bag
(large not for more photo gear, but for a raincoat, maps, mobile,
water etc.).

Andi

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Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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Buz said:

Well I just returned back from a cruise into the Caribbean using my
EOS-10D, 28-70 f28L, 70-200 f2.8L, and Sigma 15-30.

I was taking some pictures in Bridgetown, Barbados near the cruise
pier. A Barbados security guard came up to me and said ” Since
9-11, people are forbidden to take pictures of the pier.” So I
kindly placed my EOS-10D with my attached 28-70 f2.8L into my
Tamrac Expedition 5 photo backpack. I guess I didn’t zipper it
very well because when I slung it over to my back the 10D, 28-70
f2.8L along with my 70-200 f2.8L launched out of the top of the
backpack flying like 10 feet into the air landing in the middle of
the street next to me. My Sigma 15-30 managed to stay in the pack
and was spared. I heard a big “AWWW!!” coming from all the
tourists passing by that just witnessed this.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. My 10D that I was the first to get
from a local camera shop in Connecticut last week was just broken
apart here on my vacation in Barbados. I collected what was left,
and surveyed the damage.....The 10D LCD was cracked and doesn’t
work, the “pop up” built in flash hinge is broken and doesn’t pop
up or fire. The flash hot shoe rails are bent and I can’t mount my
550EX on it anymore. The ring on the lens mount is bent in an
upward position. The reflex mirror is scratched. Major, deep
sharp burred scratches were all over the top and back on the 10D.
The eyecup is shredded. The camera still turns on but overexposes
all its shots and keeps getting a”ERROR 99” on the LCD, and shuts
off after a few shots.

The 28-70L f2.8 was totally destroyed. The main lens element in
front was cracked and the barrel totally broke in half (into 2
pieces) with its AF USM wires hanging out. The 70-200 f2.8 front
lens element cracked along with the B&W UV Haze filter attached on
the front. Everything is just scrap metal now. It was a bad
feeling carrying my photo backpack home with a pile of useless junk
in it which used to be my camera setup.

What a mess!!! I learned the hard way. I had no insurance on it,
nothing, zero. Well now I am going to get insurance. And guess
what, today my first day back here at home in Connecticut, I
stopped back to my local camera shop where I bought my first 10D
and bought another one. I also picked up a new 28-70mm f2.8L and a
70-200mm f2.8L IS..I upgraded to the IS to treat myself through
this pain…THIS WHOLE EXPIRENCE HIT ME HARD IN THE WALLET - OUCH!

Be careful, the 10D is built better than the D60, but you can still
destroy it..I found it out unfortunately…UGH!

Later I will post some beautiful shots I took with my 10D before it
met the grim reaper.

At least I have my new one sitting here next to me ready to play.

All the best
Gary

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