Ditto (what an excellent bridge camera – ie fixed lens rather than SLR – the only thing I miss is 'bulb').I have a Finepix HS50
I do not agree with that article implying rubber coatings only go sticky if not used. If they appear not to, it's because continuous use erodes the coating as it degrades.Here is just one of the many....................
"I have a Finepix HS50 which I haven't used for a while" seems to give weight to the claim, maybe oils from the skin helps to feed the rubber or constant use in some way abrades away the sticky layer as you suggested.I do not agree with that article implying rubber coatings only go sticky if not used. If they appear not to, it's because continuous use erodes the coating as it degrades.
The soft-touch coatings in my (18 year old) car have gone sticky, that's hardly left in storage! However, it's mainly the less-used buttons that are affected. Unlike leather, I can't imagine skin oils prevent the break-down, so for my money use helps remove the stickiness as it develops before it becomes noticable."I have a Finepix HS50 which I haven't used for a while" seems to give weight to the claim, maybe oils from the skin helps to feed the rubber or constant use in some way abrades away the sticky layer as you suggested.