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EOS Rebel SL2/EOS 200D finish?

Started Sep 1, 2017 | Discussions thread
Helen
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Re: EOS Rebel SL2/EOS 200D finish?

MikeJ9116 wrote:

Helen wrote:

Sorry for the trivial-sounding question, but I wondered what type of finish the black version of the SL2/200D has? Is it the fine sandpaper-like polycarbonate of most of the other Rebel models such as the T6i/750D, T6s/760D and SL1/100D, or that smooth, velvety soft-touch silicone paint that was used on the T3/1100D? Don't know if they carried on with that finish for the T5/1200D and T6/1300D, but in one video review of the SL2, it looked worryingly like it had that soft touch finish. I'm checking because every product I've had with such a finish, it's either peeled or gone sticky, eventually. As you might gather, I haven't been able to check one in-store - I appreciate there's always the white or silver version as an alternative though.

Aside from the grip and thumb rest there is no rubberized finish of any type. It seems to be a mat, hard polycarbonate finish. The grip and thumb rest looks to me like it is not coated at all but is a piece of solid rubber attached to the polycarbonate body.

Thanks - that was what I hoped.  Like a typical Rebel then.

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