Sony A1 survived the ride downhill the Olympic track

Nick Didlick was able to track the story of this camera. He asked the Sony Repair Center:

Did you receive the Camera?

“Yes, we suspected what Camera it was from NBC’s Social media coverage, but we don’t routinely ask photographers what happened to the gear unless they offer an incident report. We immediately loaned the photographer a replacement Alpha 1 and 24-70mmGM lens so he could continue to his next assignment, while we assessed the damage.”

What was the Camera’s condition when you received it?

“The Camera and Lens were not severely damaged. The lens was in fine shape other than a broken lens hood and the rear LCD of the Camera needed to be replaced.”

How long did it take to repair and clean the Camera?

“Sony has learned a lot about the damage to cameras in the hands of photographers covering worldwide significant events. So here in Beijing, many of the parts needed to service cameras like this one are stocked here. The repair was quickly done and took under an hour to complete, and the photographer and his Camera were reunited the next day.

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Sony cameras are tough enough to compete at the Olympics ;)