shattered UV filter and resulting lens scratch

[Crollo]

I worked my ass off to make enough to purchase this lens for a trip to Italy.

And then you gave it to a toddler. Next time try giving him money instead.

 

[punch]

He's 18 months. He doesn't speak so much English yet, but I'll be sure to "explain" to him for next time not to touch my things while I'm peeing that were up HIGH in a closed case previously un-open-able to him as recent as yesterday.

I do have to wonder what the judgmental posts are for. I get it... this would never have happened to you. Maybe bow out and give your advice where it's needed. The event has already happened.

But let me know if you're wounded some time. I'll be right around to rub salt (and chocolate salt cake). :S

 

[Crollo]

The judgemental posts are because we assume that you intentionally handed over an expensive item to a toddler. Had you properly stated he got hold of it without your consent we wouldn't assume you're a moron.

 

[punch]

The judgemental posts are because we assume that you intentionally handed over an expensive item to a toddler. Had you properly stated he got hold of it without your consent we wouldn't assume you're a moron.

Well you can imagine what my assumptions are about you... fortunately I have kept them to myself for weeks now, which is really advisable.

The assumption with children should always, always be that it was accidental. Knowing one or more children would have given you that light.

 

[blackrose89]

The judgemental posts are because we assume that you intentionally handed over an expensive item to a toddler. Had you properly stated he got hold of it without your consent we wouldn't assume you're a moron.

Ummm I think you're the moron (u pulled the moron out first) I don't think anyone here assumed she "handed" her child the camera. I didn't it. I don't think most people need very detail broken down to them. I think common sense would indicate the child got a hold of it.

 

[manaheim]

Wow the moron comment was worse than mine. Bravo.

To OP... my post was a bit harsh, I'll give you, but it actually wasn't judgemental. It was more of a "hey, look... you CAN avoid this... don't simply throw your hands up in the air and go 'you know toddlers!', because then it will just happen again. Come to grips with it as a bit of an error and take precautions next time... now you know your toddler is going to be especially crafty about trashing your stuff, so take extra effort to avoid it next time."

Believe it or not, it was kinda me cuffing you up the back of the head in a friendly way and saying "yeah, well... duh... don't DO THAT."

 

[blackrose89]

Wow the moron comment was worse than mine. Bravo. To OP... my post was a bit harsh, I'll give you, but it actually wasn't judgemental. It was more of a "hey, look... you CAN avoid this... don't simply throw your hands up in the air and go 'you know toddlers!', because then it will just happen again. Come to grips with it as a bit of an error and take precautions next time... now you know your toddler is going to be especially crafty about trashing your stuff, so take extra effort to avoid it next time."Believe it or not, it was kinda me cuffing you up the back of the head in a friendly way and saying "yeah, well... duh... don't DO THAT."

You do realize now that something precious of yours if going to perish due to your child. Life's got a way of ***** slapping you when you brag!!! Lol! Not being harsh or sarcastic, I'm a bit superstitious haha!

 

[sm4him]

When mine were little, I had a cr*ppy p&s, so I didn't have to worry too much about them destroying expensive camera gear.
But with two little boys, SOMEthing is certainly going to happen. The one that sticks out to me was the jelly sandwich in the VCR.

I really was fortunate to somehow manage to get two boys through their toddlers years with NO real major mishaps; no broken bones, nothing really expensive destroyed, only ONE thing that was irreplaceable broken. One of them DID stick a paper clip in a surge protector, but: a) he was EIGHT, not a toddler, and b) nothing happened. That is, nothing happened UNTIL he then took it out, reshaped it so that he could fit one end into each prong, and stuck it back in, lol!! He wasn't nearly as damaged as the surge protector!

But when they become TEENAGERS??? THAT's when you gotta watch out!! I had calls about bloody fingers, broken fixtures...and once came home to find the TV that I'd set by the curb now out in the back yard, completely exploded from the barrage of airgun pellets. And for the record, they weren't home alone, not technically; they were with their father, who was evidently enjoying a nap.

Glad there seems to be no irreparable damage to the lens.

 

[Derrel]

Reminds me of one of my friends, who gave her granddaughter a marking pen to keep the child occupied on the ride home while the child was in her car safety seat in the back seat. Turns out, the little darling took the cap off the marking pen, and drew ALL OVER HER FACE and forehead!!!! The photo on Facebook was hilarious!

I told her that in the future she ought to stick with safer toys for the child, like staple guns and such...

 

[punch]

Like I said... lesson learned.

The thing with child development is, one day they can't perform a skill (climbing a shelf and opening a pinch-closure bag) and then the next day... they CAN.

At any rate, I just wanted to know if a minor scratch on a lens was a huge deal and how to get peanut butter off a lens, which, at the very least, has to be a new and interesting question around here.

Thanks.

 

[naptime]

The judgemental posts are because we assume that you intentionally handed over an expensive item to a toddler. Had you properly stated he got hold of it without your consent we wouldn't assume you're a moron.

actually, i'm assuming you are the moron for assuming that she handed it over to a toddler just because she didn't specifically state the obvious.

 

[naptime]

is this the photography beginners forum & photo gallery ? or did i accidentaly get rerouted to Parenting for Dummies/you should have known better/you shall now be burned at the stake for not eliminating 100% of possible accidents from the home ?

 

[MTVision]

Isn't there a website called sh*t my kids ruined.

Kids can get into anything and everything and they will.

Glad your lens is OK!

 

[punch]

Awesome.

http://www.****mykidsruined.com/

Thanks for that.

 

[MTVision]

The judgemental posts are because we assume that you intentionally handed over an expensive item to a toddler. Had you properly stated he got hold of it without your consent we wouldn't assume you're a moron.

LOL!!!!

Isn't that what everyone does? I know I give my 2 year old my camera and lenses to play with when she's bored!