How does carbon fibre feel to the touch? Is it smooth or rough? I want to try and wrap my camera which is show serious signs of its age.
1420061
It has a light texture. I wrapped the smooth back of my phone with it for looks but it adds a nice bit of texture for a better grip.
1420062
Slightly rough. The cost of the sample is not expensive,buy it and try it out. I have used the sample size for several small projects. Great item for the price.
1825416
It is NOT glossy. It looks like Carbon Fiber...not matte, but has a texture finish.
1940917
Hi Fred, Did some searching, and according to "Digital Camera Info" web site, the body is "heavy" and made of metal, but it doesn't specify what the metal is. It has a "leather-like" texture to it. I've enjoyed your reviews, so wanted to help out if I could. ;-)
351808
Mostly smooth but not like petroleum jelly. It's fairly solid at room temperature. Keep it out of direct sunlight, that'll bleach it and some of it will turn grainy, not smooth.
840761
Carbon fiber, Mainly lighter for same tensile strength, hence less vibration. Con: generally costlier than Al
369219
We haven't crossed that bridge yet so can't really tell. One big thing that made us get the canvas instead is the weight of the leather bag. It's quite heavy without anything inside. Completely empty. Just think how much heavier it'll be with your camera and all. I guess if you're seriously big and strong and don't mind carrying a heavy bag for however long, get the leather bag. Another thing to consider is the need to be a little more careful with the leather. It's distressed but a scratch would still be more obvious on leather than on canvas. Both are beautiful though for sure. Good luck! We haven't crossed that bridge yet so can't really tell. One big thing that made us get the canvas instead is the weight of the leather bag. It's quite heavy without anything inside. Completely empty. Just think how much heavier it'll be with your camera and all. I guess if you're seriously big and strong and don't mind carrying a heavy bag for however long, get the leather bag. Another thing to consider is the need to be a little more careful with the leather. It's distressed but a scratch would still be more obvious on leather than on canvas. Both are beautiful though for sure. Good luck!
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Hi Fred,Did some searching, and according to "Digital Camera Info" web site, the body is "heavy" and made of metal, but it doesn't specify what the metal is. It has a "leather-like" texture to it.I've enjoyed your reviews, so wanted to help out if I could. ;-)
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When I first opened and installed the case I did not like the feel of the texture, on the back of the case. It was MATTE, but also had a rough, powdery feel to it. After a few days use that powdery "coating" (for lack of a better term) has smoothed out and is just a matte texture, as I expected.
1698489
It is not carbon fiber. It is black with an artificial leather grained appearance.
1714577
Its not slippery at all. It's actually very grippy and I love the back feeling which is soft touch. I've heard about the neo hybrid being slippery, so I omitted out for this one which is not slippery at all and has a nice feel to it
594574
At first it felt really rough on my hands but after handling it for a while the really course stuff was worn off. Now it feels very grippy but it does not bother me anymore. Honestly I think it would be a head ache if it was on my phone case. It would be tough to get out of the pocket.
320834
It's a smooth plastic feel, doesnt feel cheap, but hugs the Nexus 7 really nice. I've had it for awhile and it looks and feels brand new. I highly recommend it!
328262
I haven't tried the GoPro brand, only this one, so I can't tell you if its softer.I have had the camera in and out of it several times without it breaking, nor was I worried that it would because it feels very pliable.
1757379
I'm sorry I'm not exactly sure which camera you are using, but the case is roomy n leather so it sort of gives, yet firm. If you find it isn't right, I'm sure you will be able to send back. Hope I've helped.
201717
It is carbon fiber. I bought it for my husband, not knowing that he had already just bought a Gitzo, so we returned the Sirui. But he said the Sirui was an outstanding unit, and even felt some of the details were nicer than his Gitzo. So if you're looking for a good carbon fiber monopod, he would recommend this one even if the price were higher.
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No its not glossy like real carbon fiber, it's more of a texture. But it might actually look really good if you spray a gloss coat on it... never tried that yet. But it does look really good. I used it on my phone and some RC cars and looks awesome.
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The surface isn't rubbery or gritty. It has the grab feel kind of like a cross between rubber and a slightly sticky surface.