Maybe I abuse my cameras too much? HMMMM...

[Roscue2]

There was that time the batteries leaked. Then again, I was able to save my camera after the acid dried up. The only damage was the pealed off paint in some spots.

Theres also all the times when I go hiking. Maybe the cold is getting to them, or could it be when they bump up against me when I'm hiking; however, they are well protected in their bags. I wonder if those two things actually damage them?

On the other hand, why am I worrying about them? They were only $30 and $80 dollar cameras (only in the photo biz for the fun), after all. What do you guys think: abusive or not abusive??

The cheaper of the 2 cameras (Argus DC2185) surprisingly takes better photos than the more expensive camera does sometimes. And its the one thats had the battery leak!

 

[Tom/Cocoa]

It all sounds like normal use to me. The leaking batteries sounds like something I would do. I've been lucky so far which brings to mind I need to check my Flash and see if I have batteries leaking. Once you buy a more expensive camera and lens then you will check it more often. I try not to let my camera hit anything but then I don't have money to replace it. Damaged camera = out of the photo business for a long time. Lets see some photos!!
have a nice day
tom