Two steps forward, one step back :-)

[roanjohn]

After going through a major fiasco with my 20D and 17-40, I'm happy to say that I am back onboard!!!

But not without some compromise!!!

I was really devastated and depressed these past few weeks without my camera. When Canon mailed back the "unrepaired" 20D and lens, I didn't even have the heart to open the package. I stuck it in the closet and buried it underneath all my old clothes...........I just didn't want to be reminded of my silly mistake.

I thought long and hard on what my next step was going to be. I even thought of switching to Ni**n!!! :shock: (thier D70 w/ rebate was really tempting)..............but in the end, I sold my 70-200 f2.8L and settled for a good deal on a used 10D and a brand spankin' new Sigma 20 f1.8 (the guy from Adorama actually gave me a discount after hearing my story........don't tell anybody!!!).

To be able to hear that shutter click again!!!.............ahhhh, its like reuiniting with an old friend. :D

I must say that this experience has been very humbling for me. And I would like to thank once again this wonderful forum and all the people who makes this place a community.

Go 10D!!! It's not that bad really :wink: no really, I'm serious...............its not that bad.

Ro1

[timmyquest]

Ya know, there are times in life when sheet just happens. Rather then dwell on it it's best to just forget it and move on.

Although i didnt wreck my camera, i did crash my truck. The total cost of that was $700 after tickets, and deductanbles. I frequently think of that in terms of wanted glass and how frustrating it is. I remember your original thread where you said "At night all i can think about is what i could have done differntly", i can relate...trust me. I'm sure most of us can.

That said, i think your doing the right thing in just accepting that it happend, cut your losses, and move on.

Congrats, and welcome back. To be honest i was thinking of you the other day and wondering how long it would be. Good to see it wasnt all that long.

[roanjohn]

Thanks TQ..............!!! :D ..........such kind words.

Ro1

[davidwegs]

Hey, you know there may well be a few of the members here feeling your pain and willing to contribute to your next 20d?

If you can get everyone to donate say $5 over the next few weeks for a fellow member, then ......



Either way, glad you have the tools to see the light again :)

[DocFrankenstein]

Ewww.... 10D :? :wink: :twisted:

Welcome back man :)

[Belmondo]

Congratulations on getting up to speed again so quickly.......or at least nearly so. The 10D is a very capable camera, and you'll be just fine with it.

Now, let's not do any coastline sunsets, please.

[DocFrankenstein]

Now, let's not do any coastline sunsets, please.
Yeah... too much false hope with those....


How about a few shots of the grand canyon? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[timmyquest]

Now, let's not do any coastline sunsets, please.
Yeah... too much false hope with those....


How about a few shots of the grand canyon? :lol: :lol: :lol:

"So today i was trying to capture the essance of flight..."

[Olegis]

Welcome back, roanjohn.
The 10D is a fine camera, you'll enjoy it for a long-long time 8)

[aam1234]

Just recently, when I came out of the restaurant one of the suspensions of the car had collapsed. Want to know the repair cost, it's $3,200 :shock:

So as TQ said: sheet happens. I just swallowed it and moved on.

I'm glad you are on track again. Good luck w/ the 10D.

Btw, I'm surprised that Canon didn't/couldn't repair the lens.

[chris.bailey]

Glad to hear you have moved on and are back in the frame. I still use and get good pictures from my 10D so it could be a lot worse.

As a thought, there are people who will embed objects in blocks of perspex. Would make a hell of a paperweight!!!

[roanjohn]

davidwegs - I was thinking that ;-).........but its cool........

belmondo - I will not let this experience stop me from taking sunsets by the coast..............this time though, I will use a 400 f5.6.........so at least I'll have a good working distance from the water :lol:

Doc F - thats what I said!!! ewww..........but at least its not the Rebel.

Olegis - I sure will!!! I was shooting with it last night (in my room), and the difference from the 20D was really minimal........
:)

aam1234 - YIKES!!! thats a lot of cash!!! I was surprised they couldn't fix the lens too...........(I don't even think they opened it!!! I will seek a 2nd opinion).

chirs.bailey - paperweight............good idea!!! or a doorstop........I was also thinking bookend :-)

.............aite guys!!! I think TQ summed it up best, SHEET DOES HAPPEN!! I hope that will be the first and last camera I break.

Ro1