Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I am beginning to notice just the same half circle mark. It is caused by >the fact that the lens is bringing the body in unbalance when you are >wearing a strap. Try the Summicron-R 50mm f/2.0, there will be no >scratching. But do the same with a telelens or even the Elmarit-R 28mm >f/2.8, and you will notice that the plastic of the carrying strap is >scratching the body just above the rubber on the body (only at the "R8" >side). >A pity because sooner or later the black finishing will wear off, and >expose the metal brass under it. I had the same experience in the past with >a black Nikon FA body. I havn't looked closely at an R8 body, but I have had a Nikon F4 body for a long time where there are little plastic triangles on the strap holes which rub against the black finish. While the finish has become a bit smoother and shinier it certainly hasn't actually worn through or anything. You probably shouldn't worry yet. :-) The best design is the EOS1n where the strap goes directly through the holes making wear impossible. :-)