R-D1 Rubber Grips Peeling Off

[Johnny RF]

Does anyone know what I could use to glue the rubber pads back down to the camera body? The original glue has lost its grip and I need to clean it off. It appears to have been a big black sticky glue pad. Can I find something similar to this somewhere?

Also, has anyone had any success using a replacement leather from cameraleathers.com? http://www.cameraleather.com/epson/

 

[jbf]

When i owned an RD-1 i used a type of 3M double sided adhesive. it was in the form of a thin roll tape. It works just fine.

 

[Ezzie]

I've a CameraLeather replacement, but left the rear rubber alone as the thumb grip/groove is integrated. I chose the Kid skin in Verdi Gris. Turned out like so:

 

[AhShun]

I use UHU "regularly" 😉

 

[Johnmcd]

Much nicer with cameraleather refit 🙂 I also left the rear leather alone.

 

[Johnmcd]

And naked. The old rubber is held on by terrible sticky sh*t. Takes some while to clean.

 

[Ezzie]

Yeah I remember. Getting the stuff off was an ordeal, its a wonder the rubber started loosening to begin with. I used the friction method, in other words my thumb and a tooth pick or ten - for fear of glue disolving fluids (acetone et al)making their way into the innards. But it was worth it in my opinion.

 

[Ronchnam]

Hi,

I change the rubber cover for Grip Tac from Cameraleather. Fits nicely. I eveb change the back and it's ok.

Regards

 

[Johnny RF]

Hey Johnmcd, which leather option is that? I'm worried the Griptac will be too thin and not feel flush around the edges.

As for getting sticky stuff off, I always use duct tape.

 

[Ronchnam]

Hey Johnmcd, which leather option is that? I'm worried the Griptac will be too thin and not feel flush around the edges.

As for getting sticky stuff off, I always use duct tape.

Me too. I was afraid Griptac will be too thin. But it is just fine and very nice to handle.

 

[Ezzie]

The Kid skin is also thinner than the rubber, but looks and feels perfect for the task.

 

[back alley]

as much as i love using different coloured leather for my camera skins, i love the grip tac best.
it feels thick enough on the rd1 and it does really grip nicely.

 

[Johnmcd]

Hey Johnmcd, which leather option is that? I'm worried the Griptac will be too thin and not feel flush around the edges.

As for getting sticky stuff off, I always use duct tape.

Hi Johnny,

The leather you see on my R-D1 is called black levant leather. It covers all irregularities perfectly. It has given the camera a real classy look that perhaps it should have always had considering the price 🙂

Cheers,

John

 

[back alley]

Hi,

I change the rubber cover for Grip Tac from Cameraleather. Fits nicely. I eveb change the back and it's ok.

Regards

do you have a photo of the back of your camera?

 

[Ronchnam]

There are the pictures. I'm not sure of the quality.

 

[back alley]

do you miss the hump?

 

[Ronchnam]

do you miss the hump?

Not at all. I do prefer without it because my thumb can reach the AE lock button more easily. And I putt a piece of Griptac on the front and the back that allowme to hold the camera between my thumb and forefinger.

Regards