horrible tragedy

kevEOS wrote in post #5934172
I wasn't serious about the the filter/hood. Just wanted to mention it before someone were to really ask. But thanks for the photos. You are very lucky. Maybe you should go buy a lotto ticket.

oh i see,
tried that, no luck

THE TROOPER wrote in post #5934205
Phew!!! close call dude.

Glad your in one bit.

Ian

thx there Ian

I'd be so happy to be alive and not injured I'd order a 17-40L + 5D Life is too short

Dragos Jianu wrote in post #5934340
I'd be so happy to be alive and not injured I'd order a 17-40L + 5D Life is too short

i'm alive but injured, but not that seriously injured, my left hand and left feet is injured coz of the fall, and my right hand and right feet is ok,..

if my 400d is not repairable i'll be considering to change my 10-22 to 17-40L, and i reall hope my 10-22 can be repair,.. if noy, that i dunno,.. i can't shot wide anymore

kevEOS wrote in post #5934172
You are very lucky. Maybe you should go buy a lotto ticket.

I hope I never get lucky enough to fall off a roof and bust my gear.
Seriously, I'm glad your alright. How 'bout some pics of the building?

You are one lucky guy! It's great to hear no bones were broken!
Sorry to see the beating your equipment took though. Will the 400 power on at all?
I guess you'll watch your footing a little more closely next time. And next time throw the camera onto the roof before you fall!
Sorry for your loss and glad we didn't lose you!
+1 on the building shot!

sooo ughhh
lets see the cloud!?
glad to hear you made it, i was taking a picture of a squirl eating a nut and fell of a 3 foot ledge while side stepping to get a better shot while looking threw the view finder (at the grand canyon!a bit further than 3 stories :lol luckily i was not that close to the edge and just scraped up my elbow while saving me lens...

ive been MUCH more careful since

tmonatr wrote in post #5934422
I hope I never get lucky enough to fall off a roof and bust my gear.
Seriously, I'm glad your alright. How 'bout some pics of the building?

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Shutterbug Doug wrote in post #5934471
You are one lucky guy! It's great to hear no bones were broken!
Sorry to see the beating your equipment took though. Will the 400 power on at all?
I guess you'll watch your footing a little more closely next time. And next time throw the camera onto the roof before you fall!
Sorry for your loss and glad we didn't lose you!
+1 on the building shot!

yeah, lucky me,..
surely i'll be more careful next... iw ant to throw it, but no place to throw the camera,..
thx SD

A horrible tragedy would be if you died. The camera being broken stinks, but is pretty minor in the grand scheme of things. Glad you're OK.

The lens broke how it's supposed to, and can probably be repaired by Canon for about $200-$250. Do you have insurance on your gear?

BassBiggieD wrote in post #5934480
sooo ughhh
lets see the cloud!?
glad to hear you made it, i was taking a picture of a squirl eating a nut and fell of a 3 foot ledge while side stepping to get a better shot while looking threw the view finder (at the grand canyon!a bit further than 3 stories :lol luckily i was not that close to the edge and just scraped up my elbow while saving me lens...

ive been MUCH more careful since

thx bass,
i rather not see it, it's just not worth it , just a simple orange cloud that i find it's beautiful, but no.. it's not,..

yeah, i can feel you there,..

Looking at the photos I could hear the screams. Landing on the rock path could have easily broken many bones! Thank heaven for the awning or it could have been really ugly!
Yes, take the pain pills and get back to 100% health! Glad we didn't lose a POTN member doing what we all love, taking pictures!
Be safe and heal quickly my friend!

Jman13 wrote in post #5934491
A horrible tragedy would be if you died. The camera being broken stinks, but is pretty minor in the grand scheme of things. Glad you're OK.

The lens broke how it's supposed to, and can probably be repaired by Canon for about $200-$250. Do you have insurance on your gear?

thx Jman, yeah it's just 50-50 to death falling from there,..

yup, still have the insurance, i bought the lens on February '07, but the insurance not responsible if the lens is coz by my fault (fall),..
wow, that much? i thought it's just a 100$ max, my budget is not good, coz i bought a 580exII recently,

well, i hope it can be fixed and can get it too work normally, just time can tell..

Shutterbug Doug wrote in post #5934510
Looking at the photos I could hear the screams. Landing on the rock path could have easily broken many bones! Thank heaven for the awning or it could have been really ugly!
Yes, take the pain pills and get back to 100% health! Glad we didn't lose a POTN member doing what we all love, taking pictures!
Be safe and heal quickly my friend!

i got an injured left hand and left foot but not that serious, thx again SD

when i fall i'm not screaming, i just said: "i'm gonna die, i'm gonna die, i'm gonna die,..." that's exactly what i said in low voice, and even strange, no one knows that i fall back there,.., i got back on my foot and back to my room on 2nd floor,..

It is god sign to you to buy a 5D + 17-40L now.... Glad you are all right from the fall, better go for a quick check-up though, sometimes you don't really feel some side-effects from it.

paten wrote in post #5934513
thx Jman, yeah it's just 50-50 to death falling from there,..

yup, still have the insurance, i bought the lens on February '07, but the insurance not responsible if the lens is coz by my fault (fall),..
wow, that much? i thought it's just a 100$ max, my budget is not good, coz i bought a 580exII recently,

well, i hope it can be fixed and can get it too work normally, just time can tell..

Hi Paten,

First of all, glad to hear you survived with minor scrapes. That is the most important thing!

Regarding insurance: it was an accident, so I don't think the insurance can blame you. I would contact the insurance company if I were you. You slipped, which is an accident, hence not your fault, and as a result fell and dropped your camera. I'd suggest to read the fine lines of your insurance policy, and then contact your insurance representative.

Feeling with you; kindest regards, Wim

Glad you're okay. I took a film photography class back in collage. On the very first day the proffessor asked us not to get carried away. The very next day I caught myself doing a high-speed-chase-shoot-out on my way to school.

I'm sure Canon has a cure for your lens.