Old GoPros also need love

**ismaelg** · 12-19-2020, 10:25 AM - **1 Like**

Hello,

I've never been much into video. But GoPro made a real splash in the market when they entered the scene years ago. So much that it got me interested and in late 2012 I bought this Hero 2 from a fellow photographer who was upgrading his gear.
Fast forward to 2020 and I've had added a Hero 5 for a few years now but still, video is not my main thing. They both see occasional use.
Haven't really used the Hero 2 in a few years and when I took it out for an upcoming event, I noticed it still works perfectly fine, but it looks horrible with sticky filth all over. So I gave it some needed love. After all, digitals also need love.

Other than taking the battery out I did not take anything apart as it is working fine.
When inspecting the case I found some tiny micro hairline cracks. Just to be safe, this case will not be considered waterproof anymore.

Ever wondered what your gear sees when you're photographing it?

Youtu.be

Thanks,

**Michail_P** · 12-19-2020, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

From the other side of things. He he

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-19-2020, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Nice work as usual. Maybe you should open a camera detailing shop!

**UncleVanya** · 12-19-2020, 08:44 PM

Do you have any clue what caused the sticky residue?

**ismaelg** · 12-20-2020, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Do you have any clue what caused the sticky residue?

No idea. I think it could be related to the plastic itself as it was stored in a secondary camera bag with other gear and everything else is ok. Maybe it was like that for a while and I didn't pay attention.

Thanks,

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ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Do you have any clue what caused the sticky residue? No idea. I think it could be related to the plastic itself as it was stored in a secondary camera bag with other gear and everything else is ok. Maybe it was like that for a while and I didn't pay attention. Thanks,