Avoiding lens slipping off camera? 40-150 f2.8 came off today...

James Pilcher wrote:

Tapper123 wrote:

Have you ever had a lens slip off the camera?

Neither have I, until earlier today.

I went for a long walk with my EM5II + 40-150 f.2.8 PRO. On the way back home I guess I must've accidentally hit the lens release button and the lens slowly worked itself off the mount. My hand was on the camera and/or the lens all the time, and attached to both a body strap and a wrist strap.

Luckily it didn't fall very far, and works perfectly. But it did take some small cosmetic damage. Unfortunately I'm anal about how my stuff looks. Ugh.

(In fact I've decided to sell it because I really love my gear to look perfect, so if you're interested it's in the DPreview selling forum here. I have photos of it there as well.)

How can I avoid something like that happening again? Any tips?

Just a thought:

Get a quote from Olympus for a full check over and repair. Indicate that you want all damaged cosmetics replaced. You could end up with a lens in pristine condition that costs you less than the hit you will take selling it used and buying new again. I had a bumped misaligned zoom repaired by Olympus once. It came back perfectly aligned, sharp, and looking like new. The price was fair.

I think it best anyway that it be checked over by Olympus before you sell it. That protects you and the buyer.

Jim Pilcher
Bonita Springs, Florida, USA

Yes, I think that's a good idea.

I reacted emotionally yesterday when it happened, but am thinking more cool-headed now. I'll be in NYC in 2 weeks, and am thinking maybe B&H can check it for me.

I will also contact Olympus, although I really hate shipping things back and forth and the waiting...