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09/03/2007 12:34:35 PM · #1 |
has anyone done this. what made think of possibly trying this is the fact that it signifies an expensive product, and i don't know if i want that designation on my equipment when out shooting in public...
there are number of reasons i can think of NOT to have the red ring.
theives who are smart ( and many are ) might look for it, and keep a closer eye on you.
people in general are less skeptical of you if you aren't advertising - pro.
it's an ego booster for those who need that kind of thing ;}
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09/03/2007 12:44:16 PM · #2 |
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09/03/2007 12:44:19 PM · #3 |
| Paint it pink and confuse theives. They won't know what to do. |
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09/03/2007 12:53:28 PM · #4 |
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09/03/2007 12:54:28 PM · #5 |
| I was thinking a roll of automotive pin striping would cover it without removing it. Could easily be removed if you decide to trade or sell. |
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09/03/2007 01:05:18 PM · #6 |
I agree, Not only will it cover the stripe But will also make other people think you are carrying around a broken lens, Not many people would want to steal it.
Originally posted by Gordon:
duct tape |
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09/03/2007 01:31:37 PM · #7 |
Seems to me I remember a thread a few years ago where someone was ADDING a red ring to his lenses to make it look like he had "L" glass, LOL.
R.
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09/03/2007 01:37:51 PM · #8 |
Black permanent marker.
Job done.
(or just carry around a Nikon, who would want to steal that)
THATS A JOKE. OK.
Message edited by author 2007-09-03 13:38:34. |
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09/03/2007 01:49:59 PM · #9 |
hehe - sharpie sounds good, and alcohol will remove it...
i thought about duct tape, but the residue might cause problems down the road...
Message edited by author 2007-09-03 13:50:23.
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09/03/2007 01:51:19 PM · #10 |
bowser-something?
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Seems to me I remember a thread a few years ago where someone was ADDING a red ring to his lenses to make it look like he had "L" glass, LOL.
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09/03/2007 02:07:23 PM · #11 |
Is this a real problem? Does the common thief know the red ring means more money? I think if he or she wanted to steal it from your hands - they would take it, red ring or not.
Message edited by author 2007-09-03 14:08:20. |
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09/03/2007 02:11:13 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by swhiddon:
Is this a real problem? Does the common thief know the red ring means more money? I think if he or she wanted to steal it from your hands - they would take it, red ring or not. |
My thought exactly..
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09/03/2007 02:43:31 PM · #13 |
i was sort of being sarcastic...
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09/03/2007 02:59:00 PM · #14 |
| Heck, the red ring on my L glass is a warning to thieves. For one if they are smart they will realize that its too heavy and if they steal it likely wont be able to run fast or far. Second, if it comes down to me having to protect myself it would make a deadly weapon and I am sure a well place blow for the 28-70 could bring down a bull....hahah :) |
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09/03/2007 03:02:35 PM · #15 |
| You say that but i have a $140 Sigma lens which is a pile of crap in comparison to an L lens but it has a red ring on it in the same place as the L-Series... i dont really think there are theives who are smart enough to realise firstly if a red ring = more money, and also which type of red ring you need to look for. If they knew that they would have enough money to be a photographer and not a theif in the first place... I think the problem comes when you walk around with a big white lens... the red ring is neither here nor there... |
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09/03/2007 04:03:00 PM · #16 |
| I think you can buy skins for lenses. I saw a whole bunch when I bought mine on Amazon. |
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09/03/2007 04:04:14 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by soup:
hehe - sharpie sounds good, and alcohol will remove it...
i thought about duct tape, but the residue might cause problems down the road... |
Gaffers tape will remove at almost any point within a few months with no residue. |
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