The flip side is just to go ahead and bash the body a few times when
you first get it so you'll start using it more as a tool than a
precious ceremonial object. Although I take good care of my cameras,
I don't lose much sleep worrying that the body corners or aperture
rings may brass a little.
BBB
On Thu, 29 Jun 2000 13:47:52 -0400, Gregg wrote:
>IMO, any strap over time burnishes the surface it contacts. This even
>happens when the strap is being worn away, as it is so much thicker than the
>material on the camera. Come to think of it, even skin wears away the paint
>over time. I think the idea of a sacrificial surface i.e. clear tape on the
>camera surface, might be the best solution if applied when the body is
>unburnished and replaced regularly.
>
>Gregg
>
>Lex wondered:
>
>
>> Regarding brassing and wearing of black painted surfaces, even by nylon or
>> canvas straps: I wonder whether the dipping rubber-like stuff available at
>> hardware stores might help? I have some in the barn I've never used.
>Comes
>> in liquid form, intended for dipping tool handles and suchlike for better
>> grip, rustproofing, etc. Since it's flexible it might work on straps
>> without cracking.
>>
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