On Aug 16, 6:30*pm, Eric Stevens <eric.stev...@sum.co.nz> wrote:
> On Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:36:51 -0700 (PDT), RichA <rander3...@gmail.com>
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> >For those who believe Japan is somehow magically monitoring all
> >aspects of production of cameras.
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> >BBC:
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> > 15 August 2012 Last updated at 14:22 GMT
> >Canon recalls cameras over skin rash substance worry
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> >Canon is recalling some of its digital cameras after it emerged a
> >chemical reaction involving the device's rubber grip could cause a
> >skin rash.
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> >The EOS 650D range contains a substance which, when exposed to
> >humidity, reacts to produce a substance known as "zinc bis".
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> >Zinc bis turns the camera's rubber grip white and in rare cases can
> >cause irritation.
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> >Camera owners are being offered a free repair.
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> >Canon has warned people that contact with the affected cameras may
> >cause an allergic reaction, such as a rash, on skin and as a
> >precautionary measure users should wash their hands to prevent
> >spreading the reaction to their eyes.
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> >It is understood that 68,200 cameras suffered the manufacturing
> >glitch, although when asked by the BBC Canon would not confirm this
> >number.
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> >"Canon has identified a quality issue on a limited number of EOS 650D
> >units, which causes the exterior rubber grip used on the camera body
> >to turn white after a period of time," the company said in a
> >statement.
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> >"This issue does not affect image quality or camera performance in any
> >way, however we are currently in the process of updating affected
> >stock models before sale.
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> >"Any customers who may be affected are advised to visit Canon's
> >customer support site, where further instructions regarding our repair
> >procedure are provided."
> >Batch checker
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> >The company said the faulty batch in question contained a "higher than
> >usual" level of a substance used to "vulcanize" the rubber grip, a
> >process which makes it harder and stronger.
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> >In certain conditions - such as when gripped by hot hands - the
> >resulting chemical reaction produces zinc bis
> >(dimethyldithiocarbamate).
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> >Canon would not confirm whether any customers had reported being
> >adversely affected by the flaw.
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> >The EOS 650D - also known as Rebel T4i or Kiss X6i in other markets -
> >was the first Canon digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera to
> >feature a touchscreen LCD screen.
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> >The recall covers some models that were mostly manufactured in June
> >this year.
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> >The company has provided a simple tool which allows users to enter
> >their camera's serial number and see if their device is in the
> >affected batch.
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> >"We offer our sincere apologies to customers who have been
> >inconvenienced by this," the company added.
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> >"Canon strives to provide the highest quality products to our
> >customers, and we spare no effort in our quality management to make
> >sure our customers use our products with confidence."
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> Where is the link to China?
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> Regards,
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> Eric Stevens
You mean the cameras are made in Japan?
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