![]() I suppose it was too time consuming and too many people were having problems. I did a Google search for the problem and found many people had experienced it, one or two had it repaired free by Canon but as time went on Canon started refusing to repair it, or wanted a hefty fee. I asked Canon to assist and was told they would not help in any way. The part manufacturer confirmed that it was a bad batch where the rubber was not adequately "cooked" and replaced it free of charge. It just started "melting", very sticky to the touch. This is a part attached to a bow that is never touched. I know this because it also happened to a stabilizer on my archery bow several years ago. It's actually a manufacturing fault in which the rubber (thermoplastic) is not properly cured by heat when applied. I do not use skin lotions, insect repellents or any of the other things people blame. Same thing happened to my expensive Canon 18x50 binoculars, bought in 2009 for over $1300. ![]() Dials and focus rings now sticky as thermoplastic coatings starting to degrade. I have a 20D bought 2005, only taken 700 shots, kept in pristine circumstances (inside camera case in cool room).
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