The black out of lettering is to prevent reflection. For some
photography works such as flat copy it is better to have the tripod
and camera in black, otherwise you have to cover them carefully.
C.H.Ling
Ed Senior wrote:
>
> It sounds like this camera was purchased overseas and brought into the
> U.S. by an individual. I remember that, due to trademark restrictions,
> some cameras were not allowed to come into the U.S. with the
> manufacturer's name visible, so it had to be obliterated before it could
> be passed by Customs. I guess that, since you appear to be the third
> owner (counting the camera store) there's no reason for that prohibition
> to remain in effect, if that is what, in fact, happened.
>
> Ed Senior
>
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