Recovering a Digilux 2

[Dralowid]

Now I thought I had put all this stuff behind me but a friend has asked if I can re-cover his Digilux 2.

From photos he has sent the original covering has been peeling away and has got distorted so I'm not sure that I can re-use it, which I'd prefer to do.

He apparently got new covering from Cameraleather(?) some time ago but I haven't seen it yet and anyway I'd rather try and save the existing.

So, any ideas? The camera appears to be plastic, which frightens me and I don't want to do something that would prevent any future repair man getting to the insides should he or she so decide.

Anyway, the camera is much loved and well used. It has performed faultlessly since new and produces fine results. I should try and help tidy it up.

 

[boojum]

According to this review it has an all metal case with a rubber cover: https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/leicadigilux2

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Maybe only top plate is metal…

 

[boojum]

Maybe only top plate is metal…

Everything I have found in on-line reviews states explicitly the case is "all metal." https://www.amateurphotographer.co....lux-2-the-first-classic-digital-camera-145188 As usual, YMMV

 

[Dralowid]

Thanks for this, I feel I can be a bit more brutal if it is metal. Will report back in due course.

 

[boojum]

Thanks for this, I feel I can be a bit more brutal if it is metal. Will report back in due course.

The links I posted were clear that the body was entirely a magnesium alloy. They were pretty good cameras which produced a great image. A nice, simple, easy to use camera with a really good eye on it. Good luck.

 

[Dralowid]

Yes, I saw that about it being alloy. Certainly helps when using aggressive solvents to remove old glue. Had it been plastic I would have worried about melting it!

I'll get my hands on it sometime next week. The owner is very happy with the camera, which he has had since new. He tried to replace it with the later version but he felt it wasn't as good somehow.

Is it an example of a '''classic''' digital camera?

 

[boojum]

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Is it an example of a '''classic''' digital camera?

That could start a long "discussion." It is reputed to be able to generate some fine images. It is a nifty little devil. I have a little Pentax Q-S1 which while not in the same class takes a good photo and is small. The "M" series is not the only game around.

 

[Dralowid]

I'v had a look at the camera and re-attaching the covering looks relatively easy but I'd rather use an adhesive double sided tape or film rather than a glue.

Can anyone recommend a good product? The covering is quite soft and rubbery and the camera alloy as Boojum pointed out.

 

[boojum]

I'v had a look at the camera and re-attaching the covering looks relatively easy but I'd rather use an adhesive double sided tape or film rather than a glue.

Can anyone recommend a good product? The covering is quite soft and rubbery and the camera alloy as Boojum pointed out.

There is a spray can of sticky stuff you could use that I believe will allow easy re,oval of the covering while at the same time keeping it firmly on. There are whole ranges of adhesives you can check out that would attach the entire covering rather than strips that double-sided tape would. I'd use the tape only as a last resort.

 

[JeffS7444]

If it’s peeling because the rubberized body covering is deteriorating, it may be tough to find an adhesive which will hold it in place, but I suppose you could try a 3M adhesive transfer tape:

 

[Dralowid]

Yes, I think it is called body trim tape. It can be had 5mm wide, which is handy, has a thin foam base and I have used it in the past to stick bits of trim back on cars. It certainly works. I need to find out the thickness of the foam base to see how that will affect things. Needs to be thick enough to bridge any problem areas and thin enough not to make the camera feel overweight!