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Photo Forum / Digital Photography / DSLR Cameras / April 2006Warning on Remote Release Cord
I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for my Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following warning: "Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING" Not being female the birth defects part doesn't bother me. However, has anyone who has used this remote cord experienced any health problems due to handling the cord? I have used remote cords with my 35MM film camera before but none came with this warning. > I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for my > Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > handling the cord? I have used remote cords with my 35MM film camera before > but none came with this warning. The choice is clear, best to stay out of the state of California. Scott >I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for my >Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > to handling the cord? I have used remote cords with my 35MM film camera > before but none came with this warning. < Seems typically Californian to me - issue notices about microscopic lead particles, while homosexuals in San Francisco bugger each other senseless without a thought for HIV. >I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for my >Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > to handling the cord? I have used remote cords with my 35MM film camera > before but none came with this warning. It is just about the lead in the solder (typical California mountain out of a molehill)...don't lick or swallow your remote, or your camera, or your TV, or your stereo, etc., etc., etc. Europe is beginning to require lead-free solder so you'll probably see the California warnings disappear for awhile until new hazards are detected in the new manufacturing processes. wasnt there an article about how lead free solder, requires more heat to melt it - there by making it less energy efficeint/more costly to use and that the fumes given off by lead free solder were worse than those of lead solder ...  Signaturehttp://photobucket.com/albums/b216/corks67/my-bikes/ >>I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for >>my Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > for awhile until new hazards are detected in the new manufacturing > processes. > wasnt there an article about how lead free solder, requires more heat to > melt it - there by making it less energy efficeint/more costly to use and > that the fumes given off by lead free solder were worse than those of lead > solder ... Haven't read any articles (been involuntarily out of the business for awhile), but any fumes wouldn't really be a concern because most soldering today (due to surface mount devices) is done in a reflow oven which means that it is enclosed...exhausting fumes and disposing of them shouldn't be too difficult and likely not too costly (depending on WHAT is in the fumes). Higher heat requirements would be a concern as one must already be quite careful not to damage components (primarily discrete semiconductors, electro-mechanical devices, and connectors). George > wasnt there an article about how lead free solder, requires more heat to > melt it - there by making it less energy efficeint/more costly to use and > that the fumes given off by lead free solder were worse than those of lead > solder ... That's why they're replacing the lead with gold. Problem solved, but, boy that stuff sure is expensive! ;-) SignatureRegards, Matt Clara www.mattclara.com >>I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for >>my Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > for awhile until new hazards are detected in the new manufacturing > processes. How in the name of all that is Holy would one come in contact with the solder joints in "normal" cord handling. It reminds me of the bathroom signs in some areas that warn you not to take a bath & use the electric hairdryer at the same time!! That always struck me as the perfect way to eliminate those who, left unchecked, might go on to lower the IQ level of the World's gene pool. Bob > How in the name of all that is Holy would one come in contact with the > solder joints in "normal" cord handling. You wouldn't. That doesn't matter to the liberal lawmakers in California. Those brainless twits ignored the fact that when inundated with warnings, those warnings are eventually ignored, negating ANY benefit that might come of a worthwhile warning. Translation: Because of their overkill, MORE - not fewer - people may eventually be injured because they have turned a blind eye to the myriad "cry wolf" safety warnings they see. > It reminds me of the bathroom signs in some areas that warn you not > to take a bath & use the electric hairdryer at the same time!! That right up there with Braille on the input buttons of a drive-up ATM. > That always struck me as the perfect way to eliminate those who, left > unchecked, might go on to lower the IQ level of the World's gene pool. What you are referring to, you horrible *NAZI*, is Social Darwinism. It is a theory to which I ascribe, making me a Nazi, too. Take the federally-mandated, deadman control (kill switch) on lawnmowers... It goes something like this: Stupid people, particularly those stupid enough to be seriously injured by sticking their hand(s) under a running lawn mower, statistically "enjoy" a lower level of health care. Given that, they will die sooner and, as such, more quickly remove their lesser genes from the pool. By placing artificial safety controls in place, particularly those devices and warnings that are not necessary to the more intelligent segments of society, we are interfering with the "normal" process by which stupid genes are more quickly eliminated. You'll notice, however, that I did not - and DO NOT - recommend that stupid people be SELECTED for elimination by another person, entity or government. They should be allowed to self-destruct on their own time table given the same chance to prosper (and be safe) as everyone else. Nobody is forcing them to take a bath with a plugged-in blow dryer or stick their hands under a running lawn mower. If, however, they are bound and determined to do it, we should let them. There. Let the flames begin. Signature:) JR > What you are referring to, you horrible *NAZI*, is Social Darwinism. > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > their hands under a running lawn mower. If, however, they are bound and > determined to do it, we should let them. Keeping stupid people alive has certain economic benefits. There is lots of money to be made by selling them lottery tickets, for instance. They are also less likely to negotiate a good salary for themselves, saving employers lots of money. Now the question is, is it more cynical to let idiots kill themselves, or to keep them safe only to make some money? SignatureMåns Rullgård mru@inprovide.com > ... Stupid people, particularly those > stupid enough to be seriously injured by sticking their hand(s) under > a running lawn mower... As it happens, some years ago a bright ex-colleague of mine lost part of two fingers by doing exactly that. (He may have re-started it accidentally.) He was not mollified by my suggesting that now he could "do fractions" when counting on his fingers, or make a lower-case V-sign... I believe that intelligent people have more difficulty learning to drive. (Or is it just me? After years of recreational use of lead/tin solder?) But they may be better at it thereafter. Intelligence isn't a simple factor, not should we expect it to be. Even if Nazis. Mike. SignatureIf reply address = connectfee, add an r because it is free not fee. Jim Redelfs <jim.redelfs@NOSPAMredelfs.com> wrote in news:jim.redelfs- C69B98.15110303042006@news.central.cox.net: > That right up there with Braille on the input buttons of a drive-up ATM. Guess no one has ever driven a blind person to the bank in the back seat of their car. > Jim Redelfs <jim.redelfs@NOSPAMredelfs.com> wrote in news:jim.redelfs- > C69B98.15110303042006@news.central.cox.net: [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Guess no one has ever driven a blind person to the bank in the back seat of > their car. I was going to say that because I have. But there are other reasons, too, it's cheaper to make one model ATM than two models. Greg Signature"All my time I spent in heaven Revelries of dance and wine Waking to the sound of laughter Up I'd rise and kiss the sky" - The Mekons >> How in the name of all that is Holy would one come in contact with the >> solder joints in "normal" cord handling. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >Those brainless twits ignored the fact that when inundated with warnings, >those warnings are eventually ignored, negating ANY benefit that might come of Is that why I peel off all those labels? Here I thought it was just because I don't like labels on my equipment. Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member) (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com >a worthwhile warning. Translation: Because of their overkill, MORE - not >fewer - people may eventually be injured because they have turned a blind eye [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > >There. Let the flames begin. > those stupid enough >to be seriously injured by sticking their hand(s) under a running lawn mower, Now that brought back some nasty memories of one of my first "pro" assignments many years ago, collecting evidence photos for an insurance claim - or rather to minimise an insurance claim as it turned out. Someone had been cutting grass on a steep bank and the bottom of which was a bench seat on which were perched two elderly ladies enjoying the afternoon sun. The person with the mower tripped up, and the mower raced down the slope towards the pensioner's heads. It was only stopped by the original person lunging forward and kicking the mower over, severing the front half of their foot in the process. Almost as much blame flying round as red stuff. Now, where's the guy with sig about showing the colour of blood with black and white film? SignatureKennedy Yes, Socrates himself is particularly missed; A lovely little thinker, but a bugger when he's pissed. Python Philosophers (replace 'nospam' with 'kennedym' when replying) >How in the name of all that is Holy would one come in contact with the >solder joints in "normal" cord handling. It reminds me of the bathroom [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >the World's gene pool. >Bob Bathroom sign: WET PAINT!! Scrawled graffiti: (This is not a request) ;-) SignatureKennedy Yes, Socrates himself is particularly missed; A lovely little thinker, but a bugger when he's pissed. Python Philosophers (replace 'nospam' with 'kennedym' when replying) Child Dies of Lead Poisoning from Metal Charm http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/topics/index.html#reebok and yet, our (States Rights!) Federal government / corporate slaves will do this to our state strengthened food labeling: Food-safety labeling bill advances By Seattle Times news services WASHINGTON — The House approved legislation Wednesday that would standardize food-safety labeling requirements across the country, a move critics said would replace some strong state standards with weaker federal ones...... >I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for my >Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > >I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for my >Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >handling the cord? I have used remote cords with my 35MM film camera before >but none came with this warning. I do believe it's not the solder, but lead in the insulation of the wire itself. From one manufacturer's web site: Q: I noticed the warning label on your product says, Handling the coated electrical wires of this product exposes you to lead. Is it Safe? A: The labeling is required to comply with a new regulation mandated by the state of California, which had taken issue with trace levels of lead typically found in the PVC coating of the electrical wire. This type of wiring is found on nearly everything you plug-in including your computer and other appliances. You will start to see this label on electrical products as well. It should be noted that it is not the lead content in the products that has changed only the labeling regulation, that has changed. On our Sheer Glow lighted ribbon product, the labeling applies to the light cord not the ribbon material. Although the labeling is only required in California, all of our electrical products will include this label since it is impossible to control the distribution. California law requires notification if products are hazardous, regardless of how great the hazard is. If you don't want to know, then don't read the labels. Almost any wire in consumer products will have this warning. > California law requires notification if products are hazardous, > regardless of how great the hazard is. If you don't want to know, > then don't read the labels. Almost any wire in consumer products will > have this warning. WARNING: California is hazardous to your health. Had an interesting read in my Nikon 995 manual, paraphrased " Warning, don't use the neck strap around your neck, may cause choking." Tom I just back back from a trip to California. I don't I was in a single hotel or restaurant that didn't have a big warning label on it. Something like: THIS ESTABLISHMENT USES CHEMICALS THAT HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. I'm thinking liberal hysteria. I know the new solder is a silver/tin mix with no lead. Higher heat is necessary, but no fume I know of. The plumbing industry has been using this stuff for years, as well as the electrical industry. In fact when I was building high voltage substations and helping with splices, the electrician was only allowed to use a silver/tin mix and this was 16 years ago. California is just "over the top" concerning harmful things in products. However, no warning is given to all the gays, buggering each other in SF and aids is rampant. Recently read about the earthquake problem in SF. If the big one happens now, 300,000 could be killed (first this is an estimate) (Second, 6.7 million live in the area, so my guess is number is way to low) in one fell swoop and more would die because all of the disruptions to bridges, and access to water, food, and medical. Not taking into account fires killing a bunch more. But California does not warn you "not to live in SF because it could kill you from an earthquake", and if it happens, it definitely will change the way of everyone's life who does. So just consider it more California crap and get on with taking pictures. Buy the way, that same label is on most fishing tackle sold in my home state (Not California), and it has not stopped me buying it. Old Man River >I recently purchased a MC-DC1 Remote release Cord, from Wolf Camera, for my >Nikon D70s camera. Much to my surprise it arrived with the following [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > to handling the cord? I have used remote cords with my 35MM film camera > before but none came with this warning. |
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