Color Bombs Kill Cameras

[distant.star]

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Roger at LensRentals has posted a warning about the color bombs used at some running events:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water

He says they will consider damage done to rental equipment at such events as negligent use of equipment.

 

[2n10]

Good stuff to know. Thanks for posting.

 

[expatinasia]

A colour bomb? Shame the article does not bother to explain what they are. I have never heard of such a thing. Off to google.......

 

[Rat]

A colour bomb? Shame the article does not bother to explain what they are. I have never heard of such a thing. Off to google.......

Xperia™ Z TV Ad - Sound, vision, colour, detail from Sony. Featuring music from David Bowie - especially interesting in this regard is the footage around 0:50. Seems underwater housing might be required ;D

 

[RGF]

I am not surprised. Don't treat rental equipment any different than if you owned it

 

[Drizzt321]

I am not surprised. Don't treat rental equipment any different than if you owned it

This is why insurance is an important thing to have. That and I always get the insurance waiver thingie when I rent from LensRentals. Although I don't think I'd go to something like that, at least I have some peace of mind in case life happens. And he's honoring the people who paid it, although going forward he's not going to after this.

 

[michi]

http://thecolorrun.com/about/

It's a shame it's so hazardous to the camera and lens, looks like a really photogenic event. Maybe my old G10 in the underwater case might survive...

 

[crasher8]

Another reason not to shoot at the Holi Festival with my dslr, iphone works just fine.

 

[kennephoto]

Bring the gopro!

 

[RMC33]

I have a lot of respect for Lensrentals, but this issue is not as bad as it is made out to be. I have shot numerous events like this and NEVER had an issue. Use a TTP (or whatever brand you prefer) rain cover and you won't have any issues.

 

[thelebaron]

WTB some color bombed lenses, on the cheap!

 

[yogi]

I love CR, including the forum. Always something new to learn. Thanks distant.star and Roger Cicala for alerting us to this potential disaster. Will definitely be more alert to my surroundings in the future, whether with my equipment or someone elses.

 

[dolina]

I am not surprised. Don't treat rental equipment any different than if you owned it

I agree. I am sure this will become popular where I live in 12 months so I know not to join such festivus.

 

[expatinasia]

That video ad shows a famous festival in India. Have Americans (guess lensrentals is US?) started doing the same thing at runs? Amazed the local councils have not banned it. Must make an awful mess, and it is not exactly a tradition.

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

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Roger at LensRentals has posted a warning about the color bombs used at some running events:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/how-to-ruin-your-gear-in-5-minutes-without-water

He says they will consider damage done to rental equipment at such events as negligent use of equipment.

jeez!
I've never seen those and hope I never do.

And man can sticky micro-particles be good for the lungs? Tossing them at runners of all things too???? stupidity

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

http://thecolorrun.com/about/

It's a shame it's so hazardous to the camera and lens, looks like a really photogenic event. Maybe my old G10 in the underwater case might survive...

Oh so that is what those are. I saw some pics of some friends from a race splashed with all sorts of crazy colors. I thought they rolled around in paint but color bombs was it I guess.

Ironic that the site says "is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community." while ruining expensive personal property and 'increasing' health by destroying the lungs.

 

[J.R.]

Thanks for sharing.

This past Holi in India I surmised as much (even though my friends told me there was nothing to worry as my lenses had weather-sealing). Didn't take my DSLR along and took shots with the iPhone.

A couple of my friends took a chance and one lens had to be cleaned extensively while one was toast. It felt kind of stupid. People are so worried by dust / sand and are least bothered with the Holi colors which are exceptionally fine and will work their way in the tiniest of places.

 

[sandymandy]

Going near anything "dusty" just cant be good for a camera.

Its a perfect situation for the 1200mm

 

[timmy_650]

Thanks for sharing.

This past Holi in India I surmised as much (even though my friends told me there was nothing to worry as my lenses had weather-sealing). Didn't take my DSLR along and took shots with the iPhone.

A couple of my friends took a chance and one lens had to be cleaned extensively while one was toast. It felt kind of stupid. People are so worried by dust / sand and are least bothered with the Holi colors which are exceptionally fine and will work their way in the tiniest of places.

Well I took my 1Dc this year to the holi festival here in utah. I put my 28-105 lens on it (a lens i don't care about) I had a uv filter on it. I put the whole camera in a ziplock bags and tape and a rubber band on the lens. Everything came back just fine no problems. Given I was only there for a few hours and kept my lens pretty clean.

 

[Rienzphotoz]

Useful information ... thanks for posting.