So there I was, three kids, two of them crying, at the fag end of the day. We'd just got home and I had parked in our carpark. After unloading the kids and all their assorted kit I grabbed my camera bag from the from seat. I had forgotten I'd taken some shots while waiting in traffic and hadn't clipped up the bag. The bag and camera separated immediately, sending my new(ish) K10d with grip and brand new (4 days) Sigma EX 2.8 lens flying through the air toward the concrete floor.
I just stood there for a second. Even the kids, none over 4 year old, fell quiet. Of all the ways for it to land I guess grip first was the best way. The camera and lens seem fine, but the grip plastic failed at the shutter release end. So, if you've ever wondered what's under the plastic, here are the switches http://members.iinet.net.au/~celsim/pdml/DBG2_1.jpg And here are the switch contacts. http://members.iinet.net.au/~celsim/pdml/DBG2_2.jpg I contacted the Pentax distributor and my insurance company and then decided to fix it myself. 10 minutes and some super glue and it now works like a charm. Cheers Simon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
