Out of Commission!

April 4, 2011 at 1:58 pm · Filed under photos

Sad day! One of the things I have dreaded the most has happened: my 50mm lens (just the cheapy f1.8 kind) fell apart on me.

I still have my kit lens so my camera is not completely handicapped but I am going to miss the pretty bokeh.

I honestly don’t know what happened. I adore my camera and while I may sometimes be a little rough with it, I don’t recall ever dropping it. Boyfriend says that constantly removing the lens and putting it back on weakens the bayonet or something. I am hoping I can have it repaired because I would hate to buy a replacement lens. Especially since I have my eye on purchasing either an electric oven (costs around the same as a 50mm f1.8 lens) or a small sewing machine. Maybe a king size platform bed, too (lol).

Does anyone know where I can have the lens repaired, besides Hidalgo?

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11 Responses to “Out of Commission!”

Kisty says:

April 4, 2011 at 2:06 pm

Try Gilbert Cruz @ 09192591326. Personally, I haven’t tried his services because I just can’t find the time to go to Sta. Mesa to give him my 18-200mm lens but a photog friend of mine recommended him.

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Cesar Noel says:

April 4, 2011 at 2:15 pm

Sayang. What brand pala is your camera??

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Jeric says:

April 4, 2011 at 2:16 pm

D:

Try going to the Canon service center in Puregold (along Shaw Blvd.). I hope it gets fixed soon!

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Moe says:

April 4, 2011 at 2:59 pm

Try the service centers of Canon in Magallanes/Shaw. I had our small digicam repaired there before.

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Catherine Jannelle says:

April 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm

I have nothing helpful to say. But OMG I feel for you ;__________;

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Len says:

April 4, 2011 at 3:11 pm

Yeay convection / electric oven yeay!!!!!! ;3 :3 :3 :3 :3

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tiff says:

April 5, 2011 at 3:47 am

Yikes, that’s really big bummer considering that lens aren’t exactly the cheapest things to buy for a camera.

RIP 50mm.

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JAM says:

April 5, 2011 at 5:58 pm

I know the feeling! Try Gilbert Cruz – 09192591326. Had the same problem (actually worse) but he fixed mine. :) (sample photo of my lens before http://jpangilinan.tumblr.com/post/4362562038)

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Kisty says:
April 5th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
^ She’s the one who recommended Gilbert, lol.

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mark says:

April 6, 2011 at 5:05 pm

mang ady is definitely the go-to guy. he doesn’t have a shop in manila but he does meet ups in trinoma :D

here’s his number: 09179394487

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Shane says:

November 20, 2011 at 1:39 am

Hi, Helga! Where are you planning to buy a small sewing machine and how much? Thanks.

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