2007-04-03 22:55:42 · 9 answers · asked by allgiggles1984 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I've seen things like this get ugly - even between brothers and sisters.
I'd loan the camera on the condition that IFFFF something happened, (s)he keeps the camera and buys me a new one that same week - the same model or better.
I wouldn't mind a little scratch on the body, but if the LCD screen or lens came back scratched or otherwise damaged, I'd freak out. And I wouldn't want to go through the hassle of sending it in for repairs. Even if the problem was covered by the warranty, you'd still be without a camera for a month.
2007-04-03 23:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd think twice about it, but in the end, I'd probably lend it to her. but i'd want to know something about the project. is it the type of project where the camera could be put in harm's way, more so than in just everyday use? (such as photography in a canoe or kayak)
i'm sure your friend wouldn't deliberately break your camera, but accidents happen. and the two of you need a firm understanding in the beginning, how you would handle such mishaps. i'm not going to tell you what to do in that regard; that would be between you and your friend.
either way you go with this issue, you can run into problems. and you need to consider all the possibilities before you rush into making a decision!
2007-04-04 10:18:08 · answer #2 · answered by Greg S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with OMG. My brother and I always used to be doing something to our cars; some kind of suspension modifications or changing tires or other performance enhancements. Of course, we would want the other to drive the thing to see how cool it was NOW. The last words spoken as the keys passed hands was, "Wreck it and buy it." This means, with no consideration for insurance or anything else, if you wrecked the car, it WOULD be replaced within a matter of a day or two with another of equal or greater value. We would work out the details later.
This is how you should handle it if you loan your camera.
2007-04-04 17:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would let my friend borrow it. My only condition would be that the use of it be no more than for the project only. Tell her it is a prized possetion of yours and remind her of the price. Tell her that you would not be happy if you had to replace it. Hell if you are blunt like me ask her if she'll loan you somrthing expensive if her's just for collateral.
2007-04-04 06:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by Daydreamin' 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would let my any of my friends borrow a camera, because i can trust them, and if you dont know if you can trust her not to damage it, and to give it back, then shes not really a friend.
2007-04-04 06:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It's your camera, it means a lot to you. If her 'project' is so important she'll get her own. If she gripes it's best to be rid of her sooner rather than later. Get some guts. If necessary get some excuse but don't give it out.
2007-04-04 06:07:48 · answer #6 · answered by #+%? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I had the money, I would, with condition :
1. she has to explain what projects she is doing (it's my money she use)
2. she must promise, she will conduct the project with full commitment, so you won't 'waste' your money for un-prospect project
3. she must promise, when (ask for certain time) to pay back
3. she will pay me back anytime she has the money as soon as possible.
2007-04-04 06:08:44 · answer #7 · answered by ooowen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get her to sign something saying that if she breaks it she must pay the damages. then you're covered if the worst happens. it might sound a little cruel but you've got to be so careful.
2007-04-04 06:14:25 · answer #8 · answered by emma1987 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you break you replace it.
2007-04-04 06:20:08 · answer #9 · answered by ¸.•*´`*♥ slender slim ♥*´`*•.¸ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋