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Snoogly

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Changing the paint on lenses and camera bodies
« on: August 07, 2024, 06:20:58 »
I found this to be a very interesting source of info and inspiration:

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1868070/

And super-luminova paint is even more interesting.

https://www.keepthetime.com/blog/super-luminova/

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Re: Changing the paint on lenses and camera bodies
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2024, 08:22:12 »
That would work well so long as the scale is engraved.  Using  luminescent paint seems to be a nice idea as seen on some cine lenses.
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Re: Changing the paint on lenses and camera bodies
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2024, 04:24:57 »
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Re: Changing the paint on lenses and camera bodies
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2024, 04:34:22 »
Rick, You would need to reincarnate ten times to empty this bottle of pink paint.   :o :o :o
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