Sounds similar to my experience with an LX and Vivitar S1 35-86mm f2.8 a
couple years before I went digital. Except that the only ill effects
were that the FA-1 prism won't dismount and the back of the camera and
the filter ring of the lens are a bit scared. Both camera and lens
still work fine in all other respects, (filter ring not even bent enough
to keep the from mounting a filter). Hum, so I guess it really wasn't
so much like your experience.
Thanks for reminding me to not do that with my K20D...
Jack Davis wrote:
Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo trip. Was carrying the
"mother" bag, a satellite bag containing the K20, DA 16-45 etc. and a light tripod (3001
Bogen w/mini ball head). "Bogen" is easier to spell.
As I approached the door into the house, I caught my toe on the edge of a throw
rug. Thought I was going down so, per survival instinct, I emptied my hands to
help catch myself when I contacted the cement floor.
All but the mother bag on my shoulder went to the floor in sort of a forward
throw. Later, when I turned the camera on, all I had on the display was a
flashing F.. Lens was difficult to remove and was obviously not mating with
contacts. Upon removing the lens, with some effort, I could see a slight bend
in the lens mount on the body.
I put the lens on a K10 and found it mounted OK, but would not focus on the "S" setting and shutter
would not release. In "C" mode. while the focus indicator light indicated "in focus" at
the narrow end, the images were soft beyond help. Element scramble maybe.(?)
Both K20 body and lens are on their way to the new Pentax repair facility at
250 North 54th st, Chandler, AZ 85226.
Jack (sniff)
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