Can a camera bag’s elastic suspension strap damage the Fn button on a Nikon D7200?

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My Case Logic camera backpack has a built-in elastic suspension system that holds the camera in place. On my Nikon D7200, the strap seems to press on the front Fn button when the camera is stored. Could constant pressure from the strap damage the button, or is this generally safe?

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The Fn button on the front of your D7200 is meant to be depressed. The only downside to having it depressed while in storage would be if it were to cause the camera to power on, which I doubt is the case but I do not have a D7200 to confirm.

Further, the D7200 has primarily a magnesium alloy body and is literally meant to take a bit of abuse even including light rain. I wouldn't spend much time concerning yourself with use related problems as it is built to withstand all but the most rugged environments.

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It’s unlikely to damage the camera. The D7200’s Fn button is a normal push button designed to be pressed repeatedly, and the camera body itself is built to handle typical use and minor abuse. Continuous light pressure from an elastic retention strap generally should not harm the button.

The main thing to watch for is whether that pressure causes any unintended behavior, such as waking or powering the camera, which could drain the battery. If that doesn’t happen, there’s little reason for concern.

If you want extra peace of mind, try slightly repositioning the camera in the bag so the strap rests somewhere other than directly on the button.

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