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My MP bashed me over the head in car accident
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Ash
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Magus, if using the term 'lowlife' is too harsh to post in a thread title, I don't think I should be allowed to open my mouth!! 😀
JohnL
Very confused
The OP might have been quite lucky in a way: when airbags deploy they can reach speeds in the 300mph range. I can imagine that could throw an MP pretty hard!
Seriously, though, it's generally not a good idea to keep anything in the path of these things. It's even more important to wear seat-belts with air-bags than without them.
Seriously, though, it's generally not a good idea to keep anything in the path of these things. It's even more important to wear seat-belts with air-bags than without them.
steve garza
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Glad you're fine. I'm glad the MP can serve double duty as head knocker if needed!!!!!
Leicabug
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Convince your insurance carrier that a luigi full case made of soft leather, like airbag, is absolutely necessary!
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
MadMan2k
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Wow, that sucks. How much is it going to cost to fix your car? Hope the camera is ok too, and your head.
If the RF is still aligned, you'll have quite a story to tell in threads where people ask if leaving their camera in a car while driving will shake it apart and break it 😀
If the RF is still aligned, you'll have quite a story to tell in threads where people ask if leaving their camera in a car while driving will shake it apart and break it 😀
eli griggs
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It's good to hear you weren't more seriously injured and that your camera survived as well.
On the other hand, perhaps you should consider a smaller camera for the car. I've a Minolta 16 to swap for and I think I can safely promise no worse misadventure than a black eye and two asprin headache if you keep it under 55.😉
Seriously, when I was freelancing, only one photographer I would work with would completely secure his gear... tripods, studio lighting cameras and other kit. He went to great lengths to tie-down EVERYTHING and I really appreciated that.
A couple of years previous to that, I worked for a studio that sent myself and another photographer from Charlotte to Knotsville, in an open paneled van, like a bread truck without racks or dividers, with studio equipment for three-four sets, for several weeks shooting, and only the drivers seat. We took turns driving and the other sat in a plastic cafeteria chair that slid everywhere. Needless to say, the Smokies were lots of fun...not!:bang:
The amazing thing was, three weeks latter, we climbed back into that van and made the return trip. Even today I have a hard time remembering if it was the stupidly of youth or simply being 'job scared' that got us through.
Nowadays I try to tie my bag down every time I get into a car.
Cheers
On the other hand, perhaps you should consider a smaller camera for the car. I've a Minolta 16 to swap for and I think I can safely promise no worse misadventure than a black eye and two asprin headache if you keep it under 55.😉
Seriously, when I was freelancing, only one photographer I would work with would completely secure his gear... tripods, studio lighting cameras and other kit. He went to great lengths to tie-down EVERYTHING and I really appreciated that.
A couple of years previous to that, I worked for a studio that sent myself and another photographer from Charlotte to Knotsville, in an open paneled van, like a bread truck without racks or dividers, with studio equipment for three-four sets, for several weeks shooting, and only the drivers seat. We took turns driving and the other sat in a plastic cafeteria chair that slid everywhere. Needless to say, the Smokies were lots of fun...not!:bang:
The amazing thing was, three weeks latter, we climbed back into that van and made the return trip. Even today I have a hard time remembering if it was the stupidly of youth or simply being 'job scared' that got us through.
Nowadays I try to tie my bag down every time I get into a car.
Cheers
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SteveRD1
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Thanks for the concern, everyone!
Thanks for the concern, everyone!
Actually, my Noct WAS attached when it happened. It also was full of blood. Im actually not sure if the Noct or the MP dit it but I think it was the top of the MP.
Im actually fine, just a bad headache and 3 gashes in my head. My car (A 2006 Audi A3) is covered from the insurance ofthe girl who caused the accident.
The MP, after being thouroughly cleaned is in perfect working condition. It has a scratch and a little blood dried in the nooks of the dial but its solid. No problems.
Anyway, thanks for the comments and concerns. Next time, the camera will remain in the bag.
Thanks for the concern, everyone!
Actually, my Noct WAS attached when it happened. It also was full of blood. Im actually not sure if the Noct or the MP dit it but I think it was the top of the MP.
Im actually fine, just a bad headache and 3 gashes in my head. My car (A 2006 Audi A3) is covered from the insurance ofthe girl who caused the accident.
The MP, after being thouroughly cleaned is in perfect working condition. It has a scratch and a little blood dried in the nooks of the dial but its solid. No problems.
Anyway, thanks for the comments and concerns. Next time, the camera will remain in the bag.
peter_n
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Wow. Glad the MP is OK! 😉 Just kidding!! Take it easy; shock takes a while to get itself out of your system; presumably you've had BP and other checks. Get some rest and be well - sounds like you were lucky and I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune.
SteveRD1
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SteveRD1 said:
Glad you're mostly okay. I wouldn't say you're well with those gashes. I can think of easier things to get whacked in the head with. The MP is hard and heavy!!
I'd say you dodged a bullet!
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Don't tell TSA about this or they will ban them on carry on!!!
Domke used to have a wrap that I loved. Not sure they are still made, IMHO, much better than a case (quicker).
B2 (;->
Domke used to have a wrap that I loved. Not sure they are still made, IMHO, much better than a case (quicker).
B2 (;->
Trius
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Steve: You have a brilliant career ahead as Leica will be glad to pay you for the rights to your story. With a good agent, this can be a full year ad campaign at minimum.
Glad you're OK. Seriously, cameras can be replaced, a cranium cannot. With bad luck it could have ben your focusing eye ... or the other one. Neither is worth it.
Glad you're OK. Seriously, cameras can be replaced, a cranium cannot. With bad luck it could have ben your focusing eye ... or the other one. Neither is worth it.
ghost
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what a reversal of roles, eh? instead of you telling stories about how your camera got certain dents and scratches, your camera will recount how you got certain scars! 😀
Ronald M
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Loose cameras go on the passenger floor. I think you realise why. Cased on the floor is better.
All cargo should be stabilized.
And look for an attorney. If you have trouble getting paid for your vehicle, start getting headaches, neck, and back problems. They settle up real fast. Personel experience.
All cargo should be stabilized.
And look for an attorney. If you have trouble getting paid for your vehicle, start getting headaches, neck, and back problems. They settle up real fast. Personel experience.
Avotius
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Yikes, im sure that thing gave you a nice little concussion....glad to see you are ok enough to be online though!
now the big question is....did the mp's rangefinder alignment survive the head/camera interaction?
now the big question is....did the mp's rangefinder alignment survive the head/camera interaction?
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Dfin
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Ouch Steve Ouch, I`m also guilty of doing exactly that, luckly without incident. It highlights the danger, of unrestained items in cars. How many times do you see people, with their pets, either in their laps or on the rear parcel shelf. I hope you are ok and on the mend. Give us the goss, What did She who must be obeyed have to say about this Little inci Dent?????
Dfin
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Just seen the head shots, Steve you are VERY lucky. I was hit in almost the same spot by my surfboard many years ago. In that area there is a large blood vessel, cut it and you`r brown bread in less than 30 secs. The local G.P. got quiet a buzz out of stitching me up, but didn`t I get the rounds of the table when I got home, It`s not in the contract blahblahblah. the scares will heal but you`ll have earache for months.
SteveRD1
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Scary
Scary
when I think how much worse it could of been. Actually today my lower back is killing me, my head hurts as does my arm. Spoke with th egirls ins. company and they supplied me with a rental car until my car is fixed or if they total it, paid.
In any case, the MP seems fine but how do I know if the RF is off now? Do I wait until I process a roll and if the focus is off then its messed up? Or is it something I can see when focusing. It appears to focus fine, but I have yet to process the roll that was in the cam.
Thanks everyone!
Steve
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when I think how much worse it could of been. Actually today my lower back is killing me, my head hurts as does my arm. Spoke with th egirls ins. company and they supplied me with a rental car until my car is fixed or if they total it, paid.
In any case, the MP seems fine but how do I know if the RF is off now? Do I wait until I process a roll and if the focus is off then its messed up? Or is it something I can see when focusing. It appears to focus fine, but I have yet to process the roll that was in the cam.
Thanks everyone!
Steve
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