Dropped EOS 3

[fred_monsone]

Yesterday I dropped my EOS 3 on the ground (concrete) and while the camera

seems fine, my 1.8 mk II 50 mm lens died a nasty death. The outer casing has

come detached and I am now left with two bits instead of one! I have finished

shooting the film that was in the camera (using a different lens of course)

and the body seems alright. But is this really the case? I know the EOS 3 is a

sturdy camera but am I running the risk of something inside having moved and

some values for example no longer being reliable? Thanks!

[james_symington1]

It's probably OK if you can't see anything wrong but you can only really tell from the film you take with it. If the shutter is damaged you'll see it plainly on your negatives.

 

In bocca al lupo!

[trothwell]

If it IS still okay, you could try again... maybe set the exposure autotimer and toss the camera in the microwave for thirty seconds. ;-)

[fred_monsone]

Thanks guys. The EOS 3 is my favourite camera and I would be gutted if I had to chuck it and buy another one. I am planning to do some film dev tonight so I will let you know!

[erin.e]

I had a similar experience with a Nikon F90 and a 35-70 2.8. My foot got caught in the camera strap and ricocheted the unit down some concrete steps. I think the lens took the initial hit and was badly damaged.

 

12 years later the camera is still performing well.

Run a film through the camera and keep an eye out for any peculiarities. You are right, just like the F90, the EOS 3 is one tough camera and is probably o.k.

[JosvanEekelen]

The 1.8/50 probably absorbed the impact. That's why it is called a disposable lens :-) But seriously, In your shoes I would have a close look at the performance of the camera. Listen whether you hear any strange sound during taking pictures and (re)winding and check your next couple of rolls very carefulle. And hope for the best. The 3 can take some beating.

[athinkle]

just two more things to add, as a fellow EOS 3 owner: Check for light leaks, as there might have been damage to the latch/light seals of the back cover. Also, look for any exposure weirdness as there's always the chance that the metering cells got knocked silly. That being said, I'd imagine you're fine. The EOS 3 is designed to take some abuse, and I know that I have complete faith in mine.

[athinkle]

Oh, I forgot to mention, there may still be a use for your crippled 50 1.8. when mounted in reverse onto the end of another lens it makes a lovely close-up lens for serious macro work. Whether or not this works depends on how smashed the housing is, but who knows. Couldn't hurt to try! Oh, and if you decide to try this make sure to use an extension tube where the main lens meets the body. If you don't the whole setup vignettes like a circular fisheye!

[suman]

50mk2 s are easy to break and easy to built too. The following pics will show you that. I am using mine with no problem after the rescue operation.

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Here is the link to the discussion,

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic2/264384/0#2196390

[rob_murray]

My girlfriend toppled her EOS3 with a Sigma 75-300 lens on it face first on to the ground while attached to her tripod. It broke lens

somewhat(Sigma repaired and rechipped it).The EOS3 would hang up with the BC flashing in the lcd and would not fire, sometimes it would, sometimes not work. Sent to Canon and they had to repair the mirror

box(mirror was hitting something causing BC error)cost about $200 to repair, works perfectly now.