Recent content by 200sx

Just a quick update. Only sent the lens and had a phone call the other day from the assessors. Just as I expected, not economical to repair and lens is being replaced with a new one :) Its no wonder that insurance premiums are so high !

Thanks for the replies. Have decided to send the lens on its own. I was told today that the equipment would be sent to Fixation for assessment / repair. Didn't know anything about them until I looked them up. Look like a decent outfit, - Canon EOS Professional Centre, so I may just find that...

It does still work, (so far), - I'm probably just being over cautious - it took my full weight as I fell. I think the lens will be going on its own - don't want someone deciding that there is a problem and sending me a 60D. I really want a metal body - and I can't see them offering me a 7D :D

Yeah, I know what you mean. I was quite shocked, as all the lens needs (as far as I can tell), is a new casing and a service. Not sure where the specks inside the glass are from, had little use and only appeared after the fall. Compare this to c £500 for a new lens and it seems crackers. It...

Slipped and fell while using my Eos 50D and EFS 15-85mm. Camera went lens first followed by me, and lens hood smashed into a hundred pieces. Only had lens 2 months so was ever so slightly upset. The rim that holds the hood is damaged but will still work. A couple of specks have appeared...

Have just realised that I still have my old OM10 and lenses, - had forgotten all about them. The lenses are in good nick and decent quality so I'm going to buy a chipped adapter so I can use them on my 50D and 20D. In the seller's ad on ebay it says: "Notice: the aperture lever on the rear...