Suspected trader in clubsnap

[SilentSeth]

He really took 'creative' effort to conceal the flaw

 

[daredevil123]

Honestly, this one is quite a clever trap. The lens itself doesn't seem to have a problem. Pricing is attractive, within the usual BnS range but at the lower end, not those dirt cheap that would sound an alarm.

Now to me, if the lens came with filter, I will remove it. If the lens is gaffer taped, I'll not consider it unless seller willing to remove the gaffer and ensure that the item after gaffer removal do not have adhesive residue.

If someone could glue a filter to conceal a flaw, I don't see why the same a$$holes couldn't use gaffer tapes to conceal something. These days.. these crooks can really come out with interesting stuff :bsmilie:

Actually I do not understand people who wrap their camers totally with gaffer or faux carbon fiber like a mummy. Even when the adhesive will not leave residue on the plastic/metal body, it will either leave residue on the rubber parts, or worse still, lift the rubber off the body when you try to remove the gaffer.

And it doesn't protect the camera. It makes it worse. For used items, when i see gaffer or faux carbon fiber, i will pass immediately.

 

[lightyear2011]

Thanks to this info daredevil. I thought gaffers tapes are good to camera for protection...

 

[daredevil123]

Thanks to this info daredevil. I thought gaffers tapes are good to camera for protection...

Just ask yourself a question: Will you like to buy a used piece of equipment that feels sticky to the touch?

Gaffer tape is good if it is for temporary use, where you stick on the corners, or stick over the brand/markings or stick on the lens hood where you most likely will rest the surface on the ground/table etc... but never leave them on for months like a mummy. And for matt gaffer tape which most camera folk uses, they can actually hold moisture, so when it is wet, it is much harder to dry out the camera. Just think of a wet towel around your camera all the time.

If you want to protect against moisture, like sealing the pop up flash and hot shoe, you are better off using coated glossy gaffer tape. That is the only one I use when I go on a photo trip. And I will remove all the tape when I return. After all, if you know where to get them, they just cost around $2.50 a roll.

 

[avsquare]

Just ask yourself a question: Will you like to buy a used piece of equipment that feels sticky to the touch?

Gaffer tape is good if it is for temporary use, where you stick on the corners, or stick over the brand/markings or stick on the lens hood where you most likely will rest the surface on the ground/table etc... but never leave them on for months like a mummy. And for matt gaffer tape which most camera folk uses, they can actually hold moisture, so when it is wet, it is much harder to dry out the camera. Just think of a wet towel around your camera all the time.

If you want to protect against moisture, like sealing the pop up flash and hot shoe, you are better off using coated glossy gaffer tape. That is the only one I use when I go on a photo trip. And I will remove all the tape when I return. After all, if you know where to get them, they just cost around $2.50 a roll.

Plus, these days there is a product called camera case, it's like a camera "condom", a black rubber material that covers over the camera that provides good protection against knocks and moisture or even light drizzle. For lens, there's also products like lens "clothes" and covers for the lens. Albeit a little pricy over gaffer tapes, I'd prefer them anytime. I don't like to see my equips ending up sticky due to gaffer tapes, certainly I don't want to buy 2nd hand stuff that is gaffer taped nor my buyers want to buy my stuff gaffer taped and sticky..

 

[daredevil123]

Plus, these days there is a product called camera case, it's like a camera "condom", a black rubber material that covers over the camera that provides good protection against knocks and moisture or even light drizzle. For lens, there's also products like lens "clothes" and covers for the lens. Albeit a little pricy over gaffer tapes, I'd prefer them anytime. I don't like to see my equips ending up sticky due to gaffer tapes, certainly I don't want to buy 2nd hand stuff that is gaffer taped nor my buyers want to buy my stuff gaffer taped and sticky..

Those cases, and silicon skins/armor are actually just as bad. moisture/dirt/sand gets trapped between the cover and the cam. I see no point really. Cameras ares not made of toufu. If care so much about resale value, might as well don't buy. That way never have to endure any depreciation.

 

[avsquare]

Those cases, and silicon skins/armor are actually just as bad. moisture/dirt/sand gets trapped between the cover and the cam. I see no point really. Cameras ares not made of toufu. If care so much about resale value, might as well don't buy. That way never have to endure any depreciation.

Hmm not for me really, I never bothered to use those stuffs nor gaffer tape. But I guess for security reasons, I've understood from people that they gaffer the camera's brand, model name and various markings using gaffer tapes or army uniform camouflage design lens clothing for concealment so that it attracts lesser attention when they travel to less safe countries.

 

[saberlancer]

Shd rob all who bothers to gaffer tape their cam & lens, must be expensive..lol

Canot comprehend why covering up brand/model etc. Do u think overseas robbers really bothers which brand/model of cam before they decide to strike?lol

"oh, D600 got dust issue, better steal D800.."lol

 

[daredevil123]

Shd rob all who bothers to gaffer tape their cam & lens, must be expensive..lol

Canot comprehend why covering up brand/model etc. Do u think overseas robbers really bothers which brand/model of cam before they decide to strike?lol

"oh, D600 got dust issue, better steal D800.."lol

They will still strike yes. But covering model name etc for me... is for other photographers. and to make the camera look darker overall. no shiny contrasty wordings.

 

[avsquare]

They will still strike yes. But covering model name etc for me... is for other photographers. and to make the camera look darker overall. no shiny contrasty wordings.

What's the rational behind it? => "But covering model name etc for me... is for other photographers"

 

[daredevil123]

What's the rational behind it? => "But covering model name etc for me... is for other photographers"

So they don't come over and talk gear with me.

 

[catchlights]

"so you use Nikon camera, but I see most people use Canon....."
"is this the latest Nikon camera?"
"what lens is this?"
"now digital camera good hor, don't like can just delete...."
"you camera look very professional......"



but I don't bother to paste anything on my camera to conceal it....
if anyone start a conversation with camera...
my reply will be: "is just a camera, nothing so special about it" with a smile of course.

 

[avsquare]

So they don't come over and talk gear with me.

"so you use Nikon camera, but I see most people use Canon....."
"is this the latest Nikon camera?"
"what lens is this?"
"now digital camera good hor, don't like can just delete...."
"you camera look very professional......"



but I don't bother to paste anything on my camera to conceal it....
if anyone start a conversation with camera...
my reply will be: "is just a camera, nothing so special about it" with a smile of course.

Ah I see.. I thought this kind of thing would only happen in amateur/hobbyist circles, didn't know in professional work scene also got. :bsmilie:

 

[Octarine]

Ah I see.. I thought this kind of thing would only happen in amateur/hobbyist circles, didn't know in professional work scene also got. :bsmilie:

Try to escape / avoid the crowd of amateurs / hobbyists if you are hired as professional photographer for a wedding

 

[daredevil123]

Try to escape / avoid the crowd of amateurs / hobbyists if you are hired as professional photographer for a wedding

How to bro? they are everywhere...

 

[catchlights]

they even show up in my studio........ I got nowhere to run....... lol

 

[digitalphoto]

they even show up in my studio........ I got nowhere to run....... lol

ha ha....jus ignore or act blur loh....

 

[Octarine]

ha ha....jus ignore or act blur loh....

Might not be the best course of action if paying customers are around

 

[rhino123]

Might not be the best course of action if paying customers are around

Btw... I am not a professional (far from it... not skilful enough)... but normally when someone approach me when I am shooting photo, I would normally tell them that I am busy and working (politely of course) and most will get the cue and leave me alone.

Those that don't... I ignore them.

 

[nightwolf75]

folks, pls do not hijack this thread for people to highlight potential illegal traders in buy/sell. thanks!