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Other than perhaps having served in combat, how does a photographer's equipment get that much abuse?

I can't imagine not taking care of the gear I use, particularly if my livelyhood depends on it. I would imagine it is like any other tool, and some people have rusted out lawn mowers, rusted and disorganized tool boxes, etc while others use the same tool for 10x longer and it still seems like new.

I guess it's just sad to see such a nice product receive that much abuse, but at least it show's that it will survive much more than I'm putting it through.

I'd like to see the look on the purchasers face when he sees that body for the first time after buying a "deal" on eBay... there's a reason some people don't post a photo. =)
 
This crazy guy probably didn't have to pay for the equipment.

Stefan
Edward Avila said:
Other than perhaps having served in combat, how does a
photographer's equipment get that much abuse?

I can't imagine not taking care of the gear I use, particularly if
my livelyhood depends on it. I would imagine it is like any other
tool, and some people have rusted out lawn mowers, rusted and
disorganized tool boxes, etc while others use the same tool for 10x
longer and it still seems like new.

I guess it's just sad to see such a nice product receive that much
abuse, but at least it show's that it will survive much more than
I'm putting it through.

I'd like to see the look on the purchasers face when he sees that
body for the first time after buying a "deal" on eBay... there's a
reason some people don't post a photo. =)
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It may (or may not) have been in the equivalent of a warzone. However, I see signs that this user makes heavy use of various attachments, and just heavy use of the camera. Notice the tape around the hotshoe - probably from adding and removing a flash beamer, or some other accessory. Also note the velcro around the base of the lens hood.

I suspect the other areas of missing black paint are from friction and skin acids over the course of LOTS of use. There does not appear to be any "real" impact damage (dents, dings etc...).
Edward Avila said:
Other than perhaps having served in combat, how does a
photographer's equipment get that much abuse?

I can't imagine not taking care of the gear I use, particularly if
my livelyhood depends on it. I would imagine it is like any other
tool, and some people have rusted out lawn mowers, rusted and
disorganized tool boxes, etc while others use the same tool for 10x
longer and it still seems like new.

I guess it's just sad to see such a nice product receive that much
abuse, but at least it show's that it will survive much more than
I'm putting it through.

I'd like to see the look on the purchasers face when he sees that
body for the first time after buying a "deal" on eBay... there's a
reason some people don't post a photo. =)
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  • Woody -
Eqiupment: Lots.

Favorite Quote: 'Never let the quest for the Perfect become the enemy of the Excellent'
 
does it really matter what it looks like? if its still taking pictures and earning the money, then the camera is just as good as any other, in fact, maybe even better. it shows that the dude actually uses his equipment and doesnt just enter his camera into beauty pageants.
Woody W. said:
I suspect the other areas of missing black paint are from friction
and skin acids over the course of LOTS of use. There does not
appear to be any "real" impact damage (dents, dings etc...).
Edward Avila said:
Other than perhaps having served in combat, how does a
photographer's equipment get that much abuse?

I can't imagine not taking care of the gear I use, particularly if
my livelyhood depends on it. I would imagine it is like any other
tool, and some people have rusted out lawn mowers, rusted and
disorganized tool boxes, etc while others use the same tool for 10x
longer and it still seems like new.

I guess it's just sad to see such a nice product receive that much
abuse, but at least it show's that it will survive much more than
I'm putting it through.

I'd like to see the look on the purchasers face when he sees that
body for the first time after buying a "deal" on eBay... there's a
reason some people don't post a photo. =)
Click to expand...
--
  • Woody -
Eqiupment: Lots.
Favorite Quote: 'Never let the quest for the Perfect become the
enemy of the Excellent'
Click to expand...
 
Gary He said:
Woody W. said:
I suspect the other areas of missing black paint are from friction
and skin acids over the course of LOTS of use. There does not
appear to be any "real" impact damage (dents, dings etc...).
Edward Avila said:
Other than perhaps having served in combat, how does a
photographer's equipment get that much abuse?

I can't imagine not taking care of the gear I use, particularly if
my livelyhood depends on it. I would imagine it is like any other
tool, and some people have rusted out lawn mowers, rusted and
disorganized tool boxes, etc while others use the same tool for 10x
longer and it still seems like new.

I guess it's just sad to see such a nice product receive that much
abuse, but at least it show's that it will survive much more than
I'm putting it through.

I'd like to see the look on the purchasers face when he sees that
body for the first time after buying a "deal" on eBay... there's a
reason some people don't post a photo. =)
Click to expand...
--
  • Woody -
Eqiupment: Lots.
Favorite Quote: 'Never let the quest for the Perfect become the
enemy of the Excellent'
Click to expand...
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Scott Pruett said:
just found this on photo.net:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=1747668&size=lg
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Thats why the 1D is the most rugged DLSR you can get.....imagine what state a 10D would be in if it had been subjected to that amount of wear and tear.

The 1D is designed to be abused, bashed, battered, thats why it is built like a tank.

Nice to see someone really putting the kit through it's paces, after all it is designed to be a professional tool and not something that sits on a shlef looking pretty.

--
Rich Claypole - (Wannabe Sports Photographer)

http://www.FootballPics.net
http://www.kraftikards.co.uk

Canon EOS 1D, D60
Canon EF 50mm F1.8, EF 28-135mm IS
Sigma 300mm F2.8 + 70-200 F2.8
Sigma 1.4x and 2x Tele-Converters
 
One with money to burn and a 'disposable' mentality about a fine piece of engineering.

Ted
Rich Claypole said:
Scott Pruett said:
just found this on photo.net:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=1747668&size=lg
Click to expand...
Thats why the 1D is the most rugged DLSR you can get.....imagine
what state a 10D would be in if it had been subjected to that
amount of wear and tear.

The 1D is designed to be abused, bashed, battered, thats why it is
built like a tank.

Nice to see someone really putting the kit through it's paces,
after all it is designed to be a professional tool and not
something that sits on a shlef looking pretty.

--
Rich Claypole - (Wannabe Sports Photographer)

http://www.FootballPics.net
http://www.kraftikards.co.uk

Canon EOS 1D, D60
Canon EF 50mm F1.8, EF 28-135mm IS
Sigma 300mm F2.8 + 70-200 F2.8
Sigma 1.4x and 2x Tele-Converters
Click to expand...
--

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade? Benjamin Franklin



My Website: http://svphoto.us
 
It sure won't ever get looking like that from shooting rulers. :-)
Gary He said:
Woody W. said:
I suspect the other areas of missing black paint are from friction
and skin acids over the course of LOTS of use. There does not
appear to be any "real" impact damage (dents, dings etc...).
Edward Avila said:
Other than perhaps having served in combat, how does a
photographer's equipment get that much abuse?

I can't imagine not taking care of the gear I use, particularly if
my livelyhood depends on it. I would imagine it is like any other
tool, and some people have rusted out lawn mowers, rusted and
disorganized tool boxes, etc while others use the same tool for 10x
longer and it still seems like new.

I guess it's just sad to see such a nice product receive that much
abuse, but at least it show's that it will survive much more than
I'm putting it through.

I'd like to see the look on the purchasers face when he sees that
body for the first time after buying a "deal" on eBay... there's a
reason some people don't post a photo. =)
Click to expand...
--
  • Woody -
Eqiupment: Lots.
Favorite Quote: 'Never let the quest for the Perfect become the
enemy of the Excellent'
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Ted B. said:
Ted
Rich Claypole said:
Scott Pruett said:
just found this on photo.net:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=1747668&size=lg
Click to expand...
Thats why the 1D is the most rugged DLSR you can get.....imagine
what state a 10D would be in if it had been subjected to that
amount of wear and tear.

The 1D is designed to be abused, bashed, battered, thats why it is
built like a tank.

Nice to see someone really putting the kit through it's paces,
after all it is designed to be a professional tool and not
something that sits on a shlef looking pretty.

--
Rich Claypole - (Wannabe Sports Photographer)

http://www.FootballPics.net
http://www.kraftikards.co.uk

Canon EOS 1D, D60
Canon EF 50mm F1.8, EF 28-135mm IS
Sigma 300mm F2.8 + 70-200 F2.8
Sigma 1.4x and 2x Tele-Converters
Click to expand...
--
Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in
the shade? Benjamin Franklin



My Website: http://svphoto.us
Click to expand...
It's a tool to do a job and probably has a lifespan of 3 years......just because it is a little worn on the outside does not mean it can't take as good a quality images as a well looked after one. Just goes to show the battering PJ's give this type of kit.

--
Rich Claypole - (Wannabe Sports Photographer)

http://www.FootballPics.net
http://www.kraftikards.co.uk

Canon EOS 1D, D60
Canon EF 50mm F1.8, EF 28-135mm IS
Sigma 300mm F2.8 + 70-200 F2.8
Sigma 1.4x and 2x Tele-Converters
 
You wanna see some of the 300F4s , 80-200Ls and 200 F1.8s i've seen!! - Like the "Works Van" , gets treated with no respect ..

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Sorry Ted, I have to disagree with you on this point.

Being a PJ myself, I can only say that you get into situations where you don't have the luxury of carefull handling your equipment. For example: having riot police trying to batter a body out of your hands after taking rather compromising pictures of police violence. It happened to me, cost me the viewfinder of a Canon F1N. The body was a bit battered, but still functioned. So I didn't replace that until its end of life period (depreciation wise).

Same thing goes for lenses (resorted to buying cheaper Sigma lenses for these kind of 'events'), flashes and camera bags (honestly: water cannons have ruined seven perfectly good Billinghams, nothing can withstand those damn water cannons).

Being a freelance PJ I have to pay for all my equipment myself...
Ted B. said:
Ted
Rich Claypole said:
Scott Pruett said:
just found this on photo.net:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=1747668&size=lg
Click to expand...
Thats why the 1D is the most rugged DLSR you can get.....imagine
what state a 10D would be in if it had been subjected to that
amount of wear and tear.

The 1D is designed to be abused, bashed, battered, thats why it is
built like a tank.

Nice to see someone really putting the kit through it's paces,
after all it is designed to be a professional tool and not
something that sits on a shlef looking pretty.

--
Rich Claypole - (Wannabe Sports Photographer)

http://www.FootballPics.net
http://www.kraftikards.co.uk

Canon EOS 1D, D60
Canon EF 50mm F1.8, EF 28-135mm IS
Sigma 300mm F2.8 + 70-200 F2.8
Sigma 1.4x and 2x Tele-Converters
Click to expand...
--
Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in
the shade? Benjamin Franklin



My Website: http://svphoto.us
Click to expand...
 
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