Night Shot : The last shot I took before I dropped my camera
Many of you might be using your Digital SLR to shoot in extreme weather conditions, but it’s unlikely that you’ll drop the sophisticated piece of equipment. I did so recently with my Canon 5D Mark II + Canon 17-40L f/4.
I bought this camera last year. Though it has a sluggish autofocusing system that is nearly useless when you try to auto focus in very low light, but still it works perfectly for me and its a wonderful camera. The weather sealing of the camera that is not as good as the 1D series, but not that bad either. Canon beefed up their weather sealing and now it features a better magnesium alloy exterior with rubberised grip surfaces. So let’s get back to the main topic.
While I was shooting some night landscapes with moon light through the window of an old guest house in a remote area of Himachal Pradesh, I accidentally dropped it from more then 15ft, right into a pile of snow. It was all dark and I didn’t hear the sound of my camera falling as well. I thought probably it had fallen into the water stream that was right next to the guest house. I wasted no time and ran down to find my camera and saw it lying in a pile of snow and slush. I took it to my room and started cleaning it. I removed the battery to avoid any electrical damage. Cleaned it for the next half an hour with my friend laughing at me.
So after cleaning it, I was surprised to find 0% damage and found it in complete working condition. I still think the snow saved it, but it sure is a water resistant (not waterproof).
It’s your good luck. But if it were some other then I think you had to check out for a new one.
luckey you!!!
That would have given me a heart-attack! Glad that your camera is safe, you create such great photographs with it.
You quite a talented boy. The world is your oyster. I wish you good luck and keep delighting us with your work – of course with watermark
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P.S: you yield pen as well as the mighty DSLR.
Thanks Kamal
Im glad you liked the photographs
Regards
Hi Vivek
haha ! My heart also stopped for a moment but then i wasted no time to rescue it.
Cheerz
The shot is absolutely stupendous..
I am sure your heart must have skipped a few beats when your camera fell.. But glad to know about the 0% damage..
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Hello Himanshu,
1st of all many heartful wishes for you for your excellent contributions in the field of photography.
You are doing a gr8 Job!!
Wish you a fabulous photo journey and All the best for Life Ahead!!
I do have a flare for photography. Need your advice to buy a gud DSLR or SLR which is suitable for beginners.
Will appreciate your valuable suggestions.
Anticipating a reply from you!!
Take Care,
Nisha
Thanks Nisha
Hi Himanshu just browsed through your images in your website and even on FEMINA ANNIVERSARY ISSUE…and read more about you… Fantastic work …Great Himalayan Photography Cheers http://sundeep.com.co.in http://phototube.co
Hello Mr. Khagta , I found you as the best Photographer in Himachal Pradesh and I have never ever seen anyone like you .. You are best in class .. I am basically from Lahaul and I think you must visit LahaulSpiti also..
That was lucky. I have heard of 5D MkII breaking down after being in light rain. I’m always concerned about mine when the rain. Good to hear they are a bit tougher than I first thought.
Yes I was Richard, but I never had any such problems. It might because this camera is not water resistant. I wish it was.