Rollei X-8 Sport Peeling paint
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:44 am
I bought one of these last september for using whilst canoeing and I'm happy with the results as far as picture quality is concerned. However after a few weekends of use the 'high gloss black paint' finish...Why? has started to flake off and soon the text on the back will go with it (as it's printed over the black) rendering the camera useless if I can't remember what button does what.The camera has been returned to Rollei who are suggesting it has been missused. This is an insult to a customer who has worked in a professional capacity with just about every make and format of camera available including Rollei. Many of which have had black casings and whilst one would expect a little wear and tear on the corners after years of continuous use I have never had a camera where the paint has peeled off in flakes with no more wear than from being taken out of its case a couple of dozen times. Does anyone own one of these? Have they had the same problem? Have I bought a 'duffer'?
Any suggestions?
Cheers,
Paul
Any suggestions?
Cheers,
Paul