So How Bad Did I Screw Up?
Stupid things I do January 14th, 2010Attention all shutterbugs!
How bad did I screw up my new(ish) digital camera? I think it happened when I dropped my purse getting into my car yesterday.
Every good blogger carries a camera with them at all times. But every smart blogger puts it in its carrying case so it doesn’t sink to the bottom of their purses and break when it hits concrete.
D’oh!
For the record, I can still take pictures with it. I just can’t see what I’m taking pictures of until I transfer them to a PC. I also can’t see anything through the small viewfinder. Why?!
Anyone ever done this and, if so, can it be fixed for much less than the cost of a new camera?
Stumble it!
January 16th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Kathy, I was so happy to see your Tweet today about donating your hair! I hope you do it! I’m sure there are a lot of little girls out there who would love your curly locks!
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January 16th, 2010 at 6:08 am
Daisy — I don’t think I’m equipped to use a DSLR camera and now that we know I can’t take care of my things….
Marg — Yes, it does drive me nuts. It’s a very strange feeling to “guess” at your shot. I did take some photos of things on my desk while I was testing the camera and I cut off every single one of the subjects. Drats!
Feron — Yes, yes I will!
Lisa Alterity — Nope, it cost maybe $200-250. I just can’t accept that I screwed up so bad. I always thought all I had to worry about was the LCD getting scratched. Never that the insides would break.
Buggys — But I still remember when they weren’t and people got things repaired and they lasted forever. I guess I’m old.
Karen — Yes. I was so tired that morning and klutzy. Wish I’d been just a hair more careful. And I wish I knew to use the case from that day on.
SuziCate — My husband said “Just get another one. Whatever you want.” And that’s great, except I still feel bad for ruining it. It would have easily lasted several more years.
Shelly — I’m impressed you delete the bad shots before transfer. I’m so impatient, I don’t even do that!
Mr. Stupid — Or should I say Mr. Butterfingers?
hairstyles — Just wait….
Auntie E — I never thought about QVC. Are their prices sometimes less than retail? I’m starting to think I should just go with “cheap and good enough” if this is the way I’m going to take care of my toys.
Jen — I used my old tried ‘n true Kodak Easy Share. I think it’s about 7 years old. I don’t like to use it for action shots because it doesn’t react quickly enough when you press buttons. It’s fine for my What’s That Wednesday pictures, though. Perfect for staged objects. It was always better at macro shots than my Nikon.
Ken — OMG. Your gravatar scared me half to death. What IS that? It is weird to take a “blind” shot and then see what you got. But functionally, it’s broken.
Knucklehead — I’m already there.
Michelle Gartner — I guess I’m going to buy a new one and now I don’t really care how great it is. If I’m to consider them disposable, I don’t want to spend a mint. Actually, I just remembered, my niece got a new camera for Christmas and offered me her old one. I might just take it.
Leeuna — OMG!! I just found the button that does that!! I remember pressing the hell out of it the other day and it didn’t change views to the small viewfinder, but after reading your comment and trying again, IT WORKED!!!!! Thank you for prompting me to check it again. I would still like to see my shots taken on the LCD, but this might do until I get another one.
Branden — That’s an idea I hadn’t thought of. Thanks.
Condo Blues — DSLR? I don’t even know what that stands for, so I’m guessing I wouldn’t be able to understand how to use the damn thing.
Lily Johnson — I’m sorry too. I’m looking at it now and mourning its loss. Sorry camera!
Lauren — If nothing else, I’m comforted to know how many of you have dropped your toys, too. Now I don’t feel so bad.
Bryan — Oh, brother! That sounds like a huge pain. I hope it wasn’t an expensive one.
Anna — If I do, you can be sure I’ll blog about it! I’m increasingly annoyed with my hair right now. It’s long past time for a good cut. When I saw how long it had gotten, Locks of Love occurred to me as a way to make it go to good use.
January 16th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Oh, dear. That hurts! 🙁
Quite probably not worth repairing, sadly. As to why you can’t see through the little viewfinder, it’s because, unless it’s a DSLR, the little viewfinder is also an LCD screen, not a through-the-lens mirrored view.
If the house contents doesn’t cover it, and you have no itemised insurance covering your cameras, well, sadly, you’re probably screwed.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
The male person dropped the publicist’s new camera about two days after he gave it to her. This was in the old days before she had goats. It cracked the viewer thingie. The camera still works 12 years later.
I told you it was a long time ago….
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January 16th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
You break ’em, I lose ’em. We all have our crosses to bear.
I never knew crosses were so damn expensive.
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January 16th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Guess I can’t say much more than anyone else has…it’s gone. 🙁 I did this in October with my camera too.
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January 17th, 2010 at 8:04 am
Are you ready for Regan’s old camera? It comes with a case!
January 17th, 2010 at 9:34 am
That’s a bit of fall.
Based on my knowledge, even with warranty, it might not cover due to such damage is due to mishandling/accident and not manufacturer fault.
If u are still able to use the LCD screen, u would still be able to use it b4 deciding on the next purchase.
Hope this helps.
JH
http://www.photojournalist-tgh.tv
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January 17th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I did the same thing. I love the little camera and can still take pictures but sure miss the view.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:54 am
You could always just use it as an old camera and look through the lens. My mother still prefers to use that instead of the big screens.
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January 18th, 2010 at 4:31 am
I think I would have started crying if I ever broke my digital camera! Although, since you cant see what photos you are taking until you move them on your computer, its almost like getting a SURPRISE every time you upload.
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January 18th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
I just bought a new camera (I think CommentLuv is going to pick that up), and this post scared me silly. While I carry it in a lovely padded bag, I’m considering an insurance policy at this point. 😐
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January 18th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
You have cracked the LCD and depending on the type of camera you can replace it yourself there are websites that will walk you through it and if the camera is more then $150 then it’s worth it.
January 19th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
If it’s still taking pictures, then I wouldn’t worry about it too much. It’s unfortunate that the LCD screen broke, but it’s not completely done yet. You’ll just have to be old skool and put your eye up to the camera to take a decent shot.
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January 19th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Get a quote to see how much it costs to get it fixed. Same thing happened to my husband’s camera. We got it fixed and less than a year later, something else was broken. If you want to keep using it, post some of the funny shots you took by estimating what you shot without a viewfinder or screen.
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January 20th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Something similar happened to me a few months back . I broke the screen of my camera. I took it to a camera shop and got it fixed. It cost me about $100, but the camera itself was worth about $500, so it was worth doing, in my opinion.
Hopefully you can get a few quotes and see how much it’ll cost to repair. Camera’s are so cheap these days, you can get a decent one for not too much money. Good luck!
January 21st, 2010 at 7:56 am
Doesn’t this make taking photos more interesting? I know a lot of them might not turn out okay but the unpredictability might make it fun? it’s like in the olden days when we didn’t get to see our photos until they were developed!
January 22nd, 2010 at 11:16 am
Oh and I forgot to say: you probably can’t see through the small viewfinder because it was damaged in the impact also. These days viewfinders are often digital i.e a tiny screen rather than just a bit of glass.
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January 22nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Did you ever get your camera fixed or are you still blindly taking photos?
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 am
Just an update to anyone who’s still reading: My nice sister is giving me her daughter’s old digital camera, which isn’t that old. I discovered I could get my broken camera to display the view through the tiny viewfinder, but not all the time. I think I’m giving up on it all together. Thanks for all the advice!
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:46 am
What kind of camera did you get?
February 7th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
I don’t have the time now to read all 71 comments, but as a camera store employee here’s my take.
The issue is a cracked LCD, that’s all. Nothing more. It can be fixed for about 150-175 USD. So, analyze the camera, determine if this is worth it. Regarding warranty, it does not cover impact damage. That is a rather nice camera, and repair may be worth it. I would send it to Nikon directly, and ask them for an estimate.