X100V paint job durability

I notice the black version of the X100V can scratch fairly easily so you can see the brass colored body underneath the paint job. Does the silver version scratch easily as well and does the silver version also have a brass body or is it silver underneath? The brass color is quite noticeable with the black body.

okmarzo wrote:

I notice the black version of the X100V can scratch fairly easily so you can see the brass colored body underneath the paint job. Does the silver version scratch easily as well and does the silver version also have a brass body or is it silver underneath? The brass color is quite noticeable with the black body.

The silver V is solid aluminum - silver all the way through. No noticeable scratches on mine yet.

Kemist wrote:

okmarzo wrote:

I notice the black version of the X100V can scratch fairly easily so you can see the brass colored body underneath the paint job. Does the silver version scratch easily as well and does the silver version also have a brass body or is it silver underneath? The brass color is quite noticeable with the black body.

How can a scratched black (or silver) X100V body show a brass color underneath when the top and bottom plates are pressed aluminum? Can you post damage photos showing a brassy color?

Actually you’re right. I believe it was silver color underneath. I shipped it back to get it replaced, so I can’t take a photo of it. I did notice some people on YouTube showing some brass edges from natural wear though. Either way, I guess it’s more noticeable with black because of the contrasts between colors.

Come on guys.  All those scratches and nicks add to the 'patina' of your camera.  Have you looked at a working pro's camera lately - they look like they've been through the washing machine?  My cameras and lenses have lots of scratches and nicks all over them - I love it.  Each one has a story to tell and reminds me of where I was when I banged it or did this and that.  I don't keep my gear to sell, I keep it to use it, so if it looks like it's been used - that's fantastic.  I'm only talking of cosmetic damage of course - I'm not talking about damage and breakages - that is terrible - I just means small scratches and scrapes that add to the look of your camera.  I'm not being a smart @#$ here either, I truly mean this and that's how I view any dings or 'patina' on my cameras.

Sutto

philipsuttonphotography.com

Sutto wrote:

Come on guys. All those scratches and nicks add to the 'patina' of your camera. Have you looked at a working pro's camera lately - they look like they've been through the washing machine? My cameras and lenses have lots of scratches and nicks all over them - I love it. Each one has a story to tell and reminds me of where I was when I banged it or did this and that. I don't keep my gear to sell, I keep it to use it, so if it looks like it's been used - that's fantastic. I'm only talking of cosmetic damage of course - I'm not talking about damage and breakages - that is terrible - I just means small scratches and scrapes that add to the look of your camera. I'm not being a smart @#$ here either, I truly mean this and that's how I view any dings or 'patina' on my cameras.

Sutto

philipsuttonphotography.com

Congratulations! Using the gear as much as possible to produce images should always be the priority! That's my goal too.`

I wish I could embrace the scratches and nicks on the gear and feel those would add to the patina of it. For me, I always manage to keep the gear in excellent cosmetic condition as much as possible. Not that I really care too much about their resell price. But I just got so turned off by the distressed look of my stuff, regardless it's my phone, my bags, appliance, electronic, furniture, or other major ticket items. I think it is a personal habit. I tend to keep my stuff in super great condition all time even I don't sell them.

Elliot H wrote:

nonicks wrote:

Sutto wrote:

Come on guys. All those scratches and nicks add to the 'patina' of your camera. Have you looked at a working pro's camera lately - they look like they've been through the washing machine? My cameras and lenses have lots of scratches and nicks all over them - I love it. Each one has a story to tell and reminds me of where I was when I banged it or did this and that. I don't keep my gear to sell, I keep it to use it, so if it looks like it's been used - that's fantastic. I'm only talking of cosmetic damage of course - I'm not talking about damage and breakages - that is terrible - I just means small scratches and scrapes that add to the look of your camera. I'm not being a smart @#$ here either, I truly mean this and that's how I view any dings or 'patina' on my cameras.

Sutto

philipsuttonphotography.com

Congratulations! Using the gear as much as possible to produce images should always be the priority! That's my goal too.`

I wish I could embrace the scratches and nicks on the gear and feel those would add to the patina of it. For me, I always manage to keep the gear in excellent cosmetic condition as much as possible. Not that I really care too much about their resell price. But I just got so turned off by the distressed look of my stuff, regardless it's my phone, my bags, appliance, electronic, furniture, or other major ticket items. I think it is a personal habit. I tend to keep my stuff in super great condition all time even I don't sell them.

treat yourself as well and live to 150

Yeah! Good words of wisdom. You are so right. I got reminded often. I've been treating my stuff well but I really need to make sure to treat myself equally well.

Thank you so much!

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

Sutto wrote:

Come on guys. All those scratches and nicks add to the 'patina' of your camera. Have you looked at a working pro's camera lately - they look like they've been through the washing machine? My cameras and lenses have lots of scratches and nicks all over them - I love it. Each one has a story to tell and reminds me of where I was when I banged it or did this and that. I don't keep my gear to sell, I keep it to use it, so if it looks like it's been used - that's fantastic. I'm only talking of cosmetic damage of course - I'm not talking about damage and breakages - that is terrible - I just means small scratches and scrapes that add to the look of your camera. I'm not being a smart @#$ here either, I truly mean this and that's how I view any dings or 'patina' on my cameras.

Sutto

philipsuttonphotography.com

I understand what you're saying but I try my absolute best to keep my cameras is pristine condition. I have several cameras and I don't have one scratch on any of them. I'm just that type of fella.

Just use a black sharpie - problem solved

I actually do, about my car way more than about my cameras!

I even drive around without having the car in a protective case! No kidding.

Mud soils it, rains cleans it, and it shows its patina with pride -- it's a very active Outback.

Quite simple: if you scratch a painted surface, the paint will be damaged.

As for cars, the paint job is actually more complex than in cameras, including several layers.

For both cameras and cars, avoiding scratches is the best option.

Kemist wrote:

Sutto wrote:

Come on guys. All those scratches and nicks add to the 'patina' of your camera.

Each one has a story to tell and reminds me of where I was when I banged it or did this and that.

Do you feel the same way about your car?

I try to protect my black X100V as much as I can, but after two years it has some nicks and thats ok.

My car is street parked so I have accepted it will show more wear than a garage queen.

My car also cost significantly more than my X100V.