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Problems with decomposing/sticky rubber on Canon gear

Started Nov 7, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: Problems with decomposing/sticky rubber on Canon gear

Lisa Horton wrote:

1Dx4me wrote:

my 40D camera has turned whitish, like if some kind of white powder was rubbed on it, it looks terrible!

My understanding is that the white st uff is plasticizers that have leached out of the material. I've had this on a couple of Canon lenses and on a Gitzo tripod. I havn't tried alcohol, although that makes sense. I did use a very small amount of unscented hand lotion, worked it into the material and then wiped it very thoroughly with a coarse nap microfiber cloth. The rubber parts seemed pretty new-ish after that.

I treated the tripod about ten years ago, the white stuff has not returned yet.

i just remembered something else: i purchased my 5D 2years prior to my 40D and my 5D body is just fine, however, i had taken my 40D overseas for 5yrs where i was working at the time. where i was working was one of the most dusty and harsh environment you can find! i remember i had dropped my 40D camera on the dust piles and other rough conditions! i was using my camera quite a lot since i was experiencing strange stuff all around me, all day so i think my hands sweat and dusty condition over five years took its toll on my camera body. so, i am hoping your recommendation will do the job! thanks again.

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