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Sep 5, 2020 12:57:24   #
Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho
 
The battery grips are just that, giving more grip. With a grip a person will need a special L-bracket as the camera only does not fit. I also find that the weight balance of the added grip helps particularly with my 70-200 lens.

J. R.

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Sep 5, 2020 14:17:11   #
Toment Loc: FL, IL
 
johonew wrote:
I did a search here on UHH and was unable to find any info from past posts (of course, that could be due to my search terms). I was thinking of buying a camera skin (I have seen ones made by 3M) for my SONY A7Riv, as I like to keep my gear for awhile and I'd like to keep it as nice as possible. Has anyone done this for their camera? Just wondering how long the skin stays on, how quickly it starts to peel (if it does) and if the skin really offers some protection, or is it just a gimmick? Considering what the kit cost me, a few dollars to cover it seems to be a smart thing to do. I'd appreciate your thoughts!
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My A6600 “skin,” probably foreign in origin, did not work well, just “a little” off...got rid of it.
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B088PQVW1M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here’s one for A7Riv: https://amazon.com/Easy-Hood-ILCE-7RM4-Anti-Scratch-Protective/dp/B083SCJPFJ/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=skin+for+a7r+iv&qid=1599329920&sr=8-5
If u get it, let me know how it works. It looks like it might be more trouble than it’s worth!

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Sep 5, 2020 14:18:47   #
johonew
 
Toment wrote:
My A6600 “skin,” probably foreign in origin, did not work well, just “a little” off...got rid of it.
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B088PQVW1M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Thank you. I appreciate your comments. It's always good to hear from someone who has experience with a product.

John

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Sep 5, 2020 22:34:49   #
Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.
 
johonew wrote:
I did a search here on UHH and was unable to find any info from past posts (of course, that could be due to my search terms). I was thinking of buying a camera skin (I have seen ones made by 3M) for my SONY A7Riv, as I like to keep my gear for awhile and I'd like to keep it as nice as possible. Has anyone done this for their camera? Just wondering how long the skin stays on, how quickly it starts to peel (if it does) and if the skin really offers some protection, or is it just a gimmick? Considering what the kit cost me, a few dollars to cover it seems to be a smart thing to do. I'd appreciate your thoughts!
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The Canon 60D was notorious for the skin peeling off on the early release of that camera, I had one and this was several years ago and it was just my luck that the skin became badly separated from the body. I was somehow able to get the number for Canon Parts and order a new skin directly from Canon and repaired the camera myself. I was great, that was several years ago and my son still has that camera today with the skin intact.

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Sep 6, 2020 10:50:11   #
Hanson
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
When I first stated with my first "valuable" DSLR, I got a fitted neoprene cover. It was just a hassle more than a protective device. Nowadays, I don't believe in purposefully abusing your camera, but trying to keep it pristine is not a good use of a camera. They should be used, always handy and ready for use, and trying to keep it pristine and looking unused is the wrong approach to photography. I have found an L-plate takes much of the abuse that would otherwise befall the camera. An L-plate works with quick release clamps on your tripod / monopod.
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I agree totally.

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Sep 6, 2020 13:54:23   #
Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio
 
johonew wrote:
I did a search here on UHH and was unable to find any info from past posts (of course, that could be due to my search terms). I was thinking of buying a camera skin (I have seen ones made by 3M) for my SONY A7Riv, as I like to keep my gear for awhile and I'd like to keep it as nice as possible. Has anyone done this for their camera? Just wondering how long the skin stays on, how quickly it starts to peel (if it does) and if the skin really offers some protection, or is it just a gimmick? Considering what the kit cost me, a few dollars to cover it seems to be a smart thing to do. I'd appreciate your thoughts!
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I have never used a camera skin because if you get dust or any kind of dirt under it it acts like sandpaper and you don't even know it until you take off the skin.

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Sep 6, 2020 15:37:02   #
johonew
 
Drbobcameraguy wrote:
I have never used a camera skin because if you get dust or any kind of dirt under it it acts like sandpaper and you don't even know it until you take off the skin.


I hadn't thought of that...thanks for your thoughts.

John

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